Member Highlight: Dr. Richard Allen Williams Inducted into the Los Angeles Hall of Fame

In an era where misinformation spreads faster than truth, public mistrust in medicine and government has become its own epidemic, especially within the Black community.

Join Dr. Alauna, Trauma Psychiatrist and host of Demystifying Mental Health, as she sits down with Dr. Roger Mitchell, President of the National Medical Association (NMA), for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they’ll unpack how we got here and how we can move forward through truth, trust, and collective healing.

It’s time to evolve and empower our minds and communities.

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🩺 Join the National Medical Association and CHEST for an important conversation on preserving public health in the face of evolving federal policies.

📣 Event: Preserving Public Health in America: Confronting New Federal Policies
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST
📍 Location: McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, IL

🎤 Moderator:

Matthew Simpson, MD – TopMD CEO & PCCM Fellow

👩🏽‍⚕️ Panelists:

Virginia Caine, MD – 125th NMA President

William McDade, MD, PhD – Inaugural ACGME Diversity & Inclusion Chief (2020–2025)

Lawrence Sanders, MD, MBA – 115th NMA President

This vital session will address how new federal policies impact patient care, health equity, and access for underserved communities. Together, we’ll explore challenges to training, outcomes, and equitable healthcare delivery.

Don’t miss this timely discussion on the future of public health in America.

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🩺 Join Us for a Live Webinar!

The National Medical Association, in partnership with Pfizer, invites you to an important discussion on the Importance of Vaccination During the Fall Respiratory Season,with a special focus on protecting those with underlying medical conditions.

🗓️ Date: October 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

🎤 Presenters:
Virginia Caine, MD – 125th NMA Past President
Yolanda Lawson, MD – 124th NMA Past President
Oliver Brooks, MD – 120th NMA Past President

This live event will provide valuable insights on how vaccines play a vital role in preventing serious illness and complications during the respiratory season. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading medical experts!

✅ Register today: http://bit.ly/4q1ky1G or scan the QR code on the flyer to secure your spot.

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The NMA stands firmly against the EPA’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding.

Rolling back this vital protection threatens public health, especially in communities already facing environmental injustice and higher rates of pollution-related illness.

Public health and environmental health are inseparable. We urge policymakers to protect both.

Read more at https://bit.ly/4onvoad

#NMA #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicHealth #ClimateHealth #CleanAir #HealthEquityMatters

Join Our Live Webinar on the Importance of Vaccination This Fall! 🍂

As respiratory season approaches, it’s crucial to stay protected, especially for those with underlying medical conditions.

📅 Date: October 20, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
🎥 Format: Virtual Webinar

Hear from distinguished medical leaders Dr. Virginia Caine, Dr. Yolanda Lawson, and Dr. Oliver Brooks as they discuss how vaccines play a vital role in preventing serious illness and complications this season.

✅ Register today: http://bit.ly/4q1kyIG or scan the QR code in the flyer!

#NMA #Pfizer #VaccinationAwareness #PublicHealth #RespiratorySeason #StayProtected #HealthEquity