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The NMA is proud to share that NMA 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD will be featured at the Violence Intervention Forum: A Lunch and Lessons Learned Panel Discussion, part of the Public Health Symposium focused on Building Solutions for Community Wellness and Harm Reduction.

Dr. Mitchell will join public health leaders, community advocates, and safety professionals to discuss strategies that address violence as a public health issue and explore solutions that strengthen communities, promote healing, and improve outcomes for those most affected.

This important conversation will bring together local officials, healthcare practitioners, law enforcement, and community leaders committed to advancing collaborative approaches to violence prevention and community wellness.

Friday, March 13
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CitySpace | 100 5th St NE

The NMA remains committed to advancing health equity and supporting initiatives that address the social and structural drivers of health, including violence prevention and trauma-informed community care.

#NationalMedicalAssociation #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #ViolencePrevention #CommunityHealth #PhysicianLeadership #HealthJustice #WeAreTheLegends

Medicaid plays a critical role in access to care for millions of Americans. Join leading experts for “Medicaid and the Changing Healthcare Landscape” at the National Colloquium on African American Health.

Hear insights from John Mathewson, MHSA; Adimika Arthur, MPH; and Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, MPP on the future of Medicaid and its impact on health equity and policy.

📍 March 21 | Washington, DC

Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium

#NMAColloquium26 #HealthEquity #Medicaid #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #BlackHealth #HealthcareLeadership

Civic engagement plays a powerful role in shaping health outcomes and advancing health equity.

Join us for “Voting Is Health: The Power of Civic Participation” at the National Colloquium on African American Health, featuring a dynamic conversation with Kenyan McDuffie, JD; Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD; Marcia “Cia” Price; Rev. Lennox Yearwood; and Quentin James.

📍 March 21 | Washington, DC

Be part of the conversation connecting civic participation, policy, and community health.

Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium

#NMAColloquium26 #HealthEquity #CivicEngagement #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy #BlackHealth #VotingIsHealth #PhysicianLeadership

Microplastics are an emerging threat to environmental and public health. Join experts for a timely Fireside Chat: “Invisible Threats: Microplastics and Environmental Justice” at the National Colloquium on African American Health.

Hear insights from Andrew K. Sanderson II, MD, MPH; June Zhu; and Alfred Glover, DPM as they discuss the intersection of environmental exposure, health equity, and policy.

📍 March 20 | 11:00 AM
📍 Washington, DC

Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium

#NMAColloquium26 #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Microplastics #BlackHealth #HealthPolicy #EnvironmentalHealth

Discover how genomic research is shaping the future of medicine.

Join Vence Bonham Jr., JD, President and CEO of the Diaspora Human Genomics Institute, for “The GREAT Study: Transforming the Future of Genomic Medicine” at the National Colloquium on African American Health.

📍 March 20 | 11:30 AM
📍 Washington, DC

Be part of the conversation advancing innovation, research, and health equity.

Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium

#NMAColloquium26 #GenomicMedicine #HealthEquity #PrecisionMedicine #PublicHealth #BlackHealth #MedicalResearch #FutureOfMedicine

Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.

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March 2026

2026 National Colloquium on African American Health

April 2026

2026 Region III & V Meeting – Baton Rouge, LA

2026 Region II Meeting – Pittsburgh, PA

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May 2026

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July 2026

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