On behalf of the NHMA staff and leadership team, we would like to wish you and yours a very happy holiday season! As we reflect on the wonderful work we have accomplished this year, we are reminded that we could not have done any of it without each of you. Thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to a productive year ahead. | |
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NHMA Leadership Fellowship
The NHMA Leadership Fellowship is a training program for U.S. licensed physicians at least 5 years out of training with significant leadership experience, who are committed to the work of improving public health. Fellows will participate in weekly virtual trainings facilitated by Core Faculty from May 2023 through July 2023 every Friday, and present policy papers at NHMA’s Annual Conference in 2024. These weekly Friday afternoon webinars from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET will consist of expert speakers from public health, media, advocacy, and leaders from different stakeholders in the public health arena to address leadership skills and health disparities in the Hispanic community.
The application deadline is January 14, 2023.
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Donate to NHHF's Scholarship Endowment — Year-End Donations Doubled
NHHF is deeply grateful to all who contributed to our two recent Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship galas. With your support, we can continue to provide recurring academic scholarships to outstanding students dedicated to providing high-quality health care. By donating to the National Hispanic Health Foundation this year, you can help our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization's efforts to diversify the field of medicine and ultimately improve Hispanic health. This year an anonymous donor is generously matching up to $25,000 total given by December 31, 2022 — donate today to DOUBLE your impact!
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NIDDK/National Hispanic Medical Association Travel Award
NHMA is proud to partner with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to host our one-day NIDDK Academic Career Development Workshop on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at NHMA's 26th Annual Conference in Chicago. Participants are senior residents, fellows, and junior faculty within 3 years of completion of fellowship who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research and/or academic medicine. Apply today and share this great opportunity within your networks, applications due January 13, 2023.
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Mark your calendars: NHMA is hosting a number of exceptional upcoming events with subject matter experts and esteemed leaders in Hispanic health care — check them out below! | |
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January 26, 2023 — Texas Doctors for Social Responsibility and NHMA Texas Chapter Present: 5th Annual Public Health Policy Forum – Gun Violence, a Preventable Public Health Epidemic.
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Did you know? Hispanics are 2X as likely as non-Hispanic whites to develop liver cancer. Register today for this free educational webinar on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 7 p.m. ET presented in Spanish. Information available in English and Spanish. | |
CHM is a community health organization that develops health education campaigns targeted at minority communities. We are searching for Healthcare Providers (HCPs) to serve as speakers and advisors. If selected, compensation is provided. We also seek Community Partners to collaborate on grassroots outreach and engagement. Please complete this survey to be considered. | |
On Tuesday, December 13th, surrounded by a group of bipartisan lawmakers, as well as advocates, LGBTQI+ families, faith leaders, and plaintiffs in marriage equality cases across the country, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act to protect marriage for same-sex and interracial couples. | |
As flu-related hospitalizations soar to record early season levels, the American Heart Association is concerned many people will be caught off-guard by this health threat and urges prompt vaccination against the virus. According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Heart Association in July, more than half of U.S. adults (54%) said they were not very or not at all concerned about the upcoming flu season. | |
Centene Corporation announced the Centene Charitable Foundation and its Texas health plan, Superior HealthPlan, have invested $7.9 million in a new, state-of-the-art multipurpose community center in Uvalde, Texas. In partnership with Community Health Development, Inc, a federally qualified health center, the community center will serve as a whole health resource for the entire Uvalde community and its surrounding region. | | |
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This past weekend, the NHMA Nevada Chapter celebrated the anniversary of its establishment! This year alone, our amazing Nebraska Chapter joined us at our 25th Annual Conference, hosted NHMA's first-ever Community Soccer & Vaccine Clinic, and helped distribute vaccines on the ground in their communities. | |
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Legislative Update
The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) recently supported two major bills in Congress and worked to advance a variety of advocacy priorities enumerated below.
- NHMA supported the CARE for LONG COVID Act, sponsored by Senator Kaine, which would provide funding to improve research on long COVID diagnosis and treatment, as well as access to care services for those with symptoms.
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NHMA supported the AHEAD Act of 2022 (Assessing Health Evaluations to Advance Decision-making Act of 2022), sponsored by Senator Cardin and introduced on Dec. 1, 2022. This bill will provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the potential benefits on population health outcomes of incorporating into the Federal legislative process tools that measure the impacts of proposed legislation (including in areas outside of health care) on health and health disparities. The AHEAD Act of 2022 is an important tool for evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions/programs and gaining insights into the social determinants of health that impact Latinos ...
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This month's NHMA Trailblazers are Drs. Sylvia and Martha Preciado! Thank you for your active roles and service supporting NHMA chapters as well as the National Hispanic Health Foundation's scholarship program. We are so grateful to have you as part of our NHMA Family! | |
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