NMA Statement On New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
(BlackDoctor.org) — Prostate cancer continues to pose a significant health concern in the United States. It is estimated that 240,890 American men will be diagnosed…
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NMA Issues Medicare Letter To Congressional Super Committee
(BlackDoctor.org) — As physicians, our goal is to advocate for policies that improve, not impede, access to lifesaving therapies, and to do all we can…
Understanding Arthritis
(BlackDoctor.org) — What is arthritis? Although the word arthritis actually means joint inflammation, in the public health world the term is actually used to describe…
The NMA Hits Major Clinical Trials Milestone
(BlackDoctor.org) — The National Medical Association (NMA) has been steadfast in its commitment to increase diversity in all aspects of the clinical trial process, especially…
NMA To Sponsor Clinical Research Forum
(BlackDoctor.org) — The National Medical Association has partnered with the Houston Medical Forum and MD Anderson Cancer Center/Department of Health Disparities Research to host “Partners…
Call To Action: Protect Babies From RSV
(BlackDoctor.org) — The National Medical Association (NMA) is the nation’s oldest and largest association of African American (AA) physicians and is issuing a “Call to…
Mother Was Right About Cod Liver Oil
Some years ago, African-American mothers’ daily routine or ritual was to give their children cod liver oil to promote and ensure good health. Most believed…
Dr. Cedric Bright Inaugural Speech: “We Are Bridge Builders”
(BlackDoctor.org) — Your confidence bestowed me as your 112th President is one of the greatest honors of my life. I will uphold this office with…
How Obesity Is Threatening America’s Future
(BlackDoctor.org) — The Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) recently issued its annual report on obesity trends across the United States. The report indicates that adult…
Patients, Diversity & Health Care: Letter To President Obama
(BlackDoctor.org) — Dear Speaker Boehner, Leader Pelosi, Leader Reid, and Leader McConnell: The National Medical Association (NMA) is the nation’s oldest and largest association of…
How To Prioritize Preventative Health Care
(BlackDoctor.org) — When it comes to preventative care for all Americans, the NMA has a specific, targeted agenda: to preserve the health care safety net…
Cedric Bright "Excited" To Serve As The 112th NMA President
(BlackDoctor.org) — Cedric Bright, M.D., was installed as the 112th president of the National Medical Association July 26 during the NMA Annual Convention and Scientific…
NMA Annual Conference: "We Will Continue To Advocate For Our Patients"
(BlackDoctor.org) — NMA President Leonard Weather, RPh, MD, took the occasion of the NMA’s most recent annual conference to offer words of welcome and to…
Dr. Weather Looks Back On A Busy Year As NMA President
(BlackDoctor.org) — Looking back at his term as NMA president, Leonard Weather, RPh, MD, made an off-hand comment that best describes both his year in…
Former NMA President Dr. Vivian Pinn Urges Fight For Equality In Health Care
(BlackDoctor.org) — During the 23rd Annual Mazique Symposium, keynote speaker Vivian Pinn, MD, urged NMA members to continue their work for equity in all areas…
Men's Perspectives On Prostate Cancer Treatment
(BlackDoctor.org) — Approximately 1 in 6 US men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 1 in 34 die from it each year. As a result…
