The National Medical Association

11/16/2025

📣 TOMORROW MORNING!
Tune in LIVE at 8:18 AM on RNBPhilly.com

The 126th NMA President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, will join Senator Vincent Hughes to discuss a vital topic: Black Men’s Health 🩺

Dr. Mitchell will share why Black men must be intentional about their health, wellness, and prevention, and how we can take action today.

💪🏾 What Black Men Should Prioritize:
• Healthy eating & daily physical activity
• Managing stress
• Reducing risk for chronic conditions

🩺 Prevention & Early Intervention:
• Visit your primary care doctor
• Get annual screenings, blood pressure, diabetes, colon cancer, prostate cancer

🏥 Improving Access to Health:
• Organize community health fairs with trusted messengers
• Partner with churches & faith-based organizations for health events

👨🏿‍⚕️ Care by Black Physicians:
We are here and we’re building pathways to grow the next generation of Black doctors.

Join us in this powerful conversation on wellness, prevention, and empowerment.

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11/15/2025

📣 NMA is proud to share that 126th President, Roger Mitchell, Jr., MD, will be speaking at the NAACP & Sanofi “From Coast-to-Coast: Data Driven Solutions for Health Equity” event!

Join leaders from across the country as they come together to address health equity through data, collaboration, and community-centered strategies.

🗓 Saturday, November 15th
⏰ Reception at 11 AM | Program at 12 PM
📍 Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Mitchell will bring the voice of the National Medical Association to this critical conversation on advancing justice and equity in healthcare.

🔗 RSVP at NAACP.org/events

Let’s continue pushing forward—together. 💙✊🏾

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring our heroes this ! 🎗️ Today, the National Medical Association salutes the brave men and women who have selflessly served our nation. Your sacrifice and dedication do not go unnoticed.

🩺 To all veteran healthcare professionals, thank you for continuing to serve on the frontlines of health. Your commitment to healing extends far beyond the battlefield.

👏🏾 Join us in expressing gratitude to those who have defended our freedom and continue to contribute to the well-being of our communities. 🙏🏾 Let's and ensure they receive the care and respect they deserve.

🎉 Happy Veterans Day! 🎖️

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11/10/2025

We are thrilled to celebrate his remarkable achievement, Dr. McDougle has been honored with the Louis W. Sullivan, MD, Award by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) for 2025.

Dr. McDougle made history as the first African-American tenured professor in the College of Medicine at The Ohio State University in the Department of Family & Community Medicine.

As 121st President of the National Medical Association (NMA), he provided vital leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping improve vaccine uptake in the Black community from just ~20% to ~55% in early 2021, and later to ~73%.

His decades-long mentorship of students from disadvantaged backgrounds through the MEDPATH program and his steadfast advocacy for health equity make him a true role model.

Join us in applauding Dr. McDougle for his enduring contributions to medicine, to our community, and to the mission of the NMA. His leadership exemplifies what it means to advance equity, representation, and excellence in healthcare.

11/05/2025

ICYMI: NMA President Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. Helps Lead National Study on Deaths in Custody

On October 30, 2025, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released Strengthening the U.S. Medicolegal Death Investigation System: Lessons from Death in Custody. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, the 126th President of the National Medical Association, served on the ad hoc committee behind this landmark report.

The study examines how deaths in custody—during detention, arrest, transport, or incarceration—are investigated, diagnosed, recorded, and reported, and offers consensus findings and actionable recommendations to modernize MLDI, improve transparency, mitigate bias, and strengthen accountability across both public health and criminal justice systems.

Dr. Mitchell: “Understanding how deaths in custody are investigated and reported is essential to promoting justice, transparency, and public trust… and to advancing health equity through truth and accountability.”

🔗 Watch the webcast replay: http://bit.ly/3LpyU5O
📄 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4qK0quT

Learn more from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

11/04/2025

📢 Tune in LIVE!

The NMA’s 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, will be joining The Midday Breakroom on Wednesday, November 5, at 11:25 AM to discuss the national study on deaths in custody.

Dr. Mitchell will dive into the findings of this important study and share his perspective on what must change within both the legal and medical systems to ensure accountability and justice. This promises to be an insightful and powerful conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ Listen live at: https://wurdradio.com/
📻 On air: 900 AM / 96.1 FM (Philadelphia)
💻 Streaming on: WURD Website, WURD Twitch Page, & WURD page

10/30/2025

Advancing the Field of Forensic Pathology: Lessons Learned from Death in Custody Investigations

Today at 11 AM ET, join Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), as he participates in the release of a landmark National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus report: “Strengthening the U.S. Medicolegal Death Investigation System: Lessons from Death in Custody.”

Dr. Mitchell serves on the ad hoc committee that conducted this critical study, evaluating how deaths in custody are investigated, diagnosed, recorded, and reported across the U.S. The report identifies opportunities to improve scientific standards, transparency, and accountability in medicolegal death investigations.

🖥️ Watch the webinar live at 11 AM ET: http://bit.ly/3JcDuUp

10/30/2025

NMA’s 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, and a delegation of NMA physicians convened at Regeneron’s global headquarters for the Regeneron Circle Club Leadership Meeting.

Together, they engaged in meaningful discussions on targeted genomic research and its clinical applications, advancing the conversation on how precision medicine can better serve diverse populations.

The NMA remains committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation, equity, and excellence in medical research and patient care.

10/28/2025

🛑 Federal Shutdown Threatens Nutrition Access

The NMA, led by 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, is deeply concerned that SNAP benefits may not be issued on Nov. 1, putting 42 million people at risk of food insecurity and worsening health outcomes. Food is medicine—ending the shutdown and protecting SNAP is essential to health equity.

READ MORE HERE: http://bit.ly/3J9SceR

10/28/2025

🚨 Today is National First Responders Day 🚨

The National Medical Association (NMA) proudly honors the brave men and women who serve on the front lines of emergencies, our healthcare professionals, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers who respond with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication.

Your commitment saves lives, protects communities, and embodies the spirit of service and sacrifice that strengthens our nation every day.

Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to all first responders, including the many NMA physicians and members who answer the call to care in times of crisis. 🙏🏾💙

Thank you for being the first to step forward when others are in need.

10/28/2025

🌍 Bridging the Maternal Health Gap: Collaborative Solutions for Maternal Health Disparities

Join us Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30 PM CST for a Complimentary CME Webinar hosted by NMA Regions IV and V.

This powerful discussion will explore innovative, multidisciplinary strategies to advance maternal health equity, reduce disparities, and improve outcomes for African American mothers and infants.

🎙️ Featured Panelists:
• William Greenfield, MD – Medical Director, Family Health, Arkansas Department of Health
• Tiana Montella, MS, RD, LD, CD-L, CLS – Registered Dietitian Supervisor, Franklin County WIC Program
• Janet Reid Hector, Ed.D, RD – Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management & Leadership, Rutgers University – Biomedical and Health Sciences

✨ Attendees will gain insight into clinical care models, nutrition-centered strategies, and community-driven approaches that strengthen maternal and infant health.

📅 Tuesday, October 28th @ 6:30 PM CST
💻 Complimentary CME Webinar
📲 Register today: https://loom.ly/MrlC93w

Let’s work together to close the maternal health gap and for the new America.

10/27/2025

The National Medical Association (NMA) is proud to announce the appointment of Martin Hamlette, JD, MHA, as Interim Executive Director.

A respected leader in health equity and social impact, Mr. Hamlette brings decades of experience spanning public policy, workforce development, and population health strategy. Having previously served as NMA’s Executive Director from 2015 to 2022, he returns to guide the Association through another pivotal chapter of growth and advocacy for Black physicians and the communities they serve.

“It is an honor to return to the National Medical Association and serve its members once again during such a pivotal time for our profession and our communities,” Hamlette said. “The NMA has always stood as a beacon for health equity and social justice in medicine, and I am excited to help advance that mission alongside our dedicated leadership, physicians, and partners.”

Read the full announcement here: http://bit.ly/479NKpx