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2026 National Colloquium on African American Health

March 19 - March 22

Washington, DC , United States
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2026 Region III & V Meeting – Baton Rouge, LA

April 10 - April 12

Baton Rouge, LA
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April 16 - April 18

Pittsburgh, PA
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April 24 - April 26
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2026 Region IV Meeting – Cleveland, OH

May 1 - May 3

Cleveland, OH
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May 21 - May 25

St. Thomas
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2026 NMA Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly

July 25 - July 29

Puerto Rico Convention Center 100 Convention Boulevard, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools for preventing chronic disease and improving long-term health outcomes.

Join Winston Price, MD; David Bowman, MD; Milton Mills, MD; Oluwakemi Adeola, PhD, RD; and Katherine Manuel, PhD, RD for “Nutrition and Health: Plant-Based Diets vs. Inclusion of Dairy.”

This thought-provoking discussion will examine the science behind dietary patterns, the impact on chronic disease prevention, and how nutrition guidance can support healthier communities.

📍 March 21 | Washington, DC

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

#NMAColloquium26 #Nutrition #PreventiveMedicine #PlantBasedHealth #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #ChronicDiseasePrevention

Across America, rural communities face growing healthcare challenges including hospital closures, workforce shortages, and limited access to care.

Join Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD; Camille Clare, MD, MPH; Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH; Kisha Davis, MD, MPH; and Senator Natalie Murdock for “The Rural Health Imperative: Funding, Policy, and Impact.”

This important conversation will focus on the policies, investments, and leadership needed to strengthen rural healthcare systems and improve outcomes for underserved populations.

📍 March 21 | Washington, DC

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

#NMAColloquium26 #RuralHealth #HealthEquity #HealthcareAccess #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth

Violence is more than a criminal justice issue. It is a public health crisis that demands urgent attention, collaboration, and solutions.

Join Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD; Michael A. McGee, MD, MPH; Gregory Jackson; and Kadiatou Diallo for “Violence in America: A Public Health Crisis.”

This powerful discussion will explore the intersection of gun violence, community trauma, prevention strategies, and the role of healthcare leaders in addressing one of the most pressing health issues facing our nation.

📍 March 21 | Washington, DC

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

#NMAColloquium26 #PublicHealth #GunViolencePrevention #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #BlackHealth #PublicHealthLeadership

The National Medical Association proudly congratulates Rahn Kennedy Bailey, MD, DLFAPA, ACP, on his election as President-Elect of the American Psychiatric Association.

Dr. Bailey, Academic Psychiatric Medical Director for the Orleans Justice Center Mental Health Services Unit and a past President of the NMA, has dedicated his career to advancing mental health care, academic leadership, and physician advocacy. His election marks a significant milestone for the field of psychiatry and for physician leadership nationwide.

The NMA celebrates this historic achievement and looks forward to the continued impact of Dr. Bailey’s leadership in advancing mental health and health equity.

#NMA #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #PhysicianLeadership #HealthEquity #WeAreTheLegends

The National Medical Association 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, is continuing critical conversations at University of Virginia on violence as a public health issue.

Dr. Mitchell joined university leadership, law enforcement professionals, students, and researchers to discuss collaborative strategies to address violence through a public health lens. These conversations are essential to developing solutions that prevent harm, strengthen communities, and advance health equity.

The NMA remains committed to elevating national dialogue and bringing together multidisciplinary leaders to confront the complex factors that impact the health and safety of communities across the nation.

Together, through research, policy, and community engagement, we can move from crisis to care and build safer, healthier futures.

#NMA #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #ViolencePrevention

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

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May 2026

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July 2026

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