The National Medical Association

10/21/2026

ONE NMA. ONE VOICE. ONE MISSION.

Connect. Amplify. Engage.

The National Medical Association (NMA) Social Media & Branding Committee is calling on our members, healthcare professionals, partners, and supporters to help us strengthen and amplify the voice of the NMA!

Social media is more than a platform for sharing information. It is a powerful tool for advocacy, education, connection, and meaningful change. Every post shared, every conversation started, and every voice engaged helps extend the NMA's reach and advance our mission of promoting health equity and excellence in healthcare.

We need YOU to be part of the conversation!

FOLLOW the NMA across our social media platforms to stay informed and connected.

SHARE NMA posts, initiatives, events, and advocacy messages with your networks.

ENGAGE by liking, commenting, tagging colleagues, and participating in important conversations.

AMPLIFY the voices of NMA physicians, leaders, and members who are making a difference in communities nationwide.

CONNECT with our Social Media & Branding Committee! We welcome your ideas, stories, accomplishments, and opportunities to showcase the incredible work happening throughout the NMA.

Our committee is here to support you, and we want to hear from you! Whether you have an important message to share, an initiative to highlight, or ideas for expanding our digital presence, reach out to us at [email protected].

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected NMA community and ensure our collective voice reaches audiences across generations.

The NMA's greatest strength is its members. Let's make sure our voices are heard!

10/19/2026

REMINDER: Register Today! Domestic Violence Awareness Webinar – Tomorrow, October 20!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the National Medical Association (NMA), alongside our partners, invites you to join us for an important virtual discussion focused on Intimate Partner Violence Against Women, Youth, and LGBT+ Communities.

Domestic violence is a critical public health issue that impacts individuals, families, and communities. This timely conversation will bring together healthcare professionals and advocates to raise awareness, share insights, and discuss the importance of prevention, education, and support for those affected.

Event Details:
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT
Virtual Webinar

Featured Speakers:

Michael A. McGee, MD, MPH, FACEP – Chair, Fi***rm Violence Prevention Medical Director, EM, UChicago Medicine-CP

Camille A. Clare, MD, MPH, CPE, FACOG – President, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Crystal E. Brown-Garrant – Chief Program Officer, Sandy Hook Promise

Don't miss this important conversation! Whether you're a healthcare professional, advocate, community leader, or concerned citizen, your participation can help strengthen awareness and support meaningful change.

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zLExNGvsQxSXMXGs_9DYXw

Please share this opportunity with your colleagues, networks, and communities. Together, we can raise awareness, support survivors, and work toward ending domestic violence.

10/17/2026

❤️ Heart Health Matters: Raising Awareness, Saving Lives!

At the National Medical Association (NMA) Health Professionals Townhall at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, we welcomed Simon Chiadika, MD, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, for an important discussion on heart health in Black America.

Following a screening of the powerful film, Don’t Pass on Your Heart: Real Stories. Real Talk. Recognizing ATTR-CM, Dr. Chiadika addressed the importance of awareness, early recognition, and education surrounding transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a serious and often underrecognized heart condition.

The conversation emphasized the importance of recognizing symptoms, encouraging informed discussions between patients and healthcare professionals, and addressing disparities in cardiovascular care that disproportionately impact Black communities.

Knowledge is power, awareness saves lives, and conversations like these are essential to improving heart health outcomes.

Thank you, Dr. Chiadika, for your expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing cardiovascular health and health equity!

10/17/2026

🎤 Empowering Healthcare Leaders to Be Trusted Voices in Advocacy!

At the National Medical Association (NMA) Healthcare Professionals Townhall, we were pleased to welcome Liz Maher, Deputy Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Alliances at PhRMA, and Kashae Williams, Director of Advocacy and Strategic Alliances at PhRMA, for an engaging Advocacy 101 presentation.

Their discussion highlighted the critical role NMA leaders play as trusted messengers, using their expertise, credibility, and community connections to educate, influence policy, and advocate for meaningful change in healthcare.

As trusted voices in their communities, physicians and healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between healthcare policy and the patients they serve, ensuring that their perspectives are heard and represented.

👏 Thank you to Liz Maher and Kashae Williams for sharing valuable insights and reinforcing the importance of advocacy, leadership, and collaboration in advancing health equity and improving healthcare outcomes!

Our voices matter. Our leadership matters. Our advocacy makes a difference.

10/17/2026

🎤 Opening the Conversation on Health Equity and the Future of Healthcare!

The National Medical Association (NMA) is honored to welcome Eboni Price-Haywood, MD, MPH, MMM, FACP, Associate Dean for Health Equity and Public Health at the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM), as she delivers opening remarks at the NMA Health Professionals Townhall!

Dr. Price-Haywood brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing health equity, strengthening communities, and improving healthcare outcomes.

As we come together for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and actionable solutions, her opening remarks help set the stage for important conversations about the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare.

👏 Thank you, Dr. Price-Haywood, for your leadership and dedication to building a healthier, more equitable future for all!

10/15/2026

Domestic violence affects individuals, families, and communities across the nation. Raising awareness, encouraging meaningful conversations, and empowering healthcare professionals with the knowledge to recognize and respond to intimate partner violence are critical steps toward prevention and change.

Join the National Medical Association (NMA) and our partners for an important Domestic Violence Awareness Webinar focused on:

Intimate Partner Violence Against Women, Youth, and LGBT+ Communities

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT
💻 Virtual Webinar

This important discussion will bring together healthcare professionals and advocates to address the impact of intimate partner violence, increase awareness, and explore ways we can better support vulnerable populations.

Together, we can help break the silence, strengthen prevention efforts, and create safer, healthier communities for all.

Your voice matters. Your awareness matters. Your participation can make a difference.

🔗 Register today:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zLExNGvsQxSXMXGs_9DYXw

10/13/2026

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, the National Medical Association (NMA) joins communities around the world in raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and advocating for equitable access to quality mental healthcare.

Mental health is an essential part of overall health, yet too many individuals, particularly within Black and historically underserved communities, continue to face barriers to accessing culturally responsive mental health services.

As physicians, healthcare professionals, advocates, and community leaders, we have a responsibility to foster conversations that normalize seeking support, promote early intervention, and ensure that mental healthcare is accessible, compassionate, and equitable.

Together, we can challenge stigma, strengthen our communities, and create a future where mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health.

Mental health is health. Let's keep the conversation going beyond October 10.

10/12/2026

Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence, Research, and Community Impact!

The National Medical Association (NMA) proudly recognizes the Houston Medical Forum for hosting its Centennial Community Research Symposium this past weekend!

This milestone celebration highlights a century of dedication to advancing healthcare, supporting Black physicians, promoting medical research, and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve.

Events like this remind us of the importance of collaboration, innovation, and the continued pursuit of health equity. As we honor the legacy of those who paved the way, we also celebrate the physicians, researchers, and community leaders who are helping shape the future of medicine.

Congratulations to the Houston Medical Forum on this historic milestone and for continuing to champion excellence in medicine and community health!

10/07/2026

The National Medical Association is proud to join healthcare organizations across the country in advancing a culture where seeking mental health support is normalized, confidentiality is protected, and healthcare professionals can access the care they need without fear of professional consequences.

In a recent article from the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation highlighting the nationwide ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare initiative, NMA President Brandi K. Freeman, MD, MS, shares NMA’s commitment to protecting the mental health and wellbeing of physicians and the entire healthcare workforce.

As Dr. Freeman emphasizes, protecting the health of our communities also means protecting the people who care for them. Creating meaningful change requires moving beyond conversations about resilience and addressing the systems, stigma, and barriers that can prevent healthcare professionals from seeking help when they need it.

We encourage our members and partners to read more about this important national effort and the progress being made to create a healthier, more supportive healthcare workforce.

🔗 Read the full article: https://drlornabreen.org/nationwide-initiative-shifts-the-culture-to-normalize-mental-health-for-our-healthcare-workforce/

Wellbeing First Champion Challenge Program Makes It Safer for Nearly 4 Million Health Workers to Access Mental Health Care