Welcome to the June 2021 edition of the NHMA Update! Summer is finally here, and we have so many exciting things to celebrate at NHMA.
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NHMA Releases First Vaccinate4All Social Media Toolkit
Earlier this month, we launched our first Vaccinate4All Toolkit! This toolkit contains post suggestions in both English and Spanish for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We kindly encourage our members and Champions to help amplify NHMA's campaign by sharing this content across your accounts (using #Vaccinate4All).
Page 3 features several graphics that you can share along with the given copy options — just click on the graphic that you want to use and you will be taken to a page where you can download the image.
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June 5th through July 4th is the Department of Health and Human Services' COVID-19 Vaccine Month of Action! We have reached a pivotal moment in the pandemic – getting Americans vaccinated as quickly as possible is our path out of this crisis. Let’s get more of our friends, families, and neighbors vaccinated by July 4th.
Find opportunities to take action near you with the group Made to Save.
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Sign yourself and your organization up to become Vaccinate4All Champions! As a Champion, you will gain access to NHMA's wide network of resources to help promote your events and share opportunities that increase vaccination accessibility and uptake among the Latino community. Organizational Champions can additionally share and access resources through cross collaboration on vaccination efforts through HispanicHealth.info and have opportunities to join the latest expert discussions on COVID-19 through NHMA’s virtual briefing series, among many other perks!
Please share this opportunity with your networks to help expand our coalition for Vaccinate4All.
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NHMA, HHPLN, CMS, and Chair of the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith Meet to Discuss Next Steps In Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
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On Wednesday, June 1, 2021, the Hispanic Health Professional Leadership Network (HHPLN), NHMA's Council of Medical Societies (CMS), and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, met to discuss progress
vaccinating communities of color and future benchmarks to equitable vaccine rollout.
In coordination with active organizations and partners, NHMA will continue our efforts to promote health equity.
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NHMA Leadership to Speak at LMSA Latina, Latino, Latinx Identity, Development, Empowerment Resources Seminar (LIDEReS)
NHMA President and CEO Dr. Elena Rios, Board Member Maria Garcia, MD, and past Board Member Jorge Girotti, PhD are thrilled to join a distinguished pool of moderators and speakers supporting the LMSA Latina, Latino, Latinx Identity, Development, Empowerment Resources Seminar (LIDEReS) on July 30-31, 2021.
This two-day LIDEReS seminar brings together faculty and physician advisors from across the United States, providing them with inspirational and practical guidance and tools for pursuing career advancement in academic medicine. The seminar will help participants develop key professional competencies that build self-efficacy, communication skills, and leadership while expanding their network of colleagues, role models, advisors, and champions.
Please encourage your Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latinx-identified faculty and senior administrators to register and join us.
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NHMA Virtual Briefing Series (Session 9) – COVID-19 and Vaccination Roundtable: Mythbusters Edition
Wednesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. ET
Panelists will include Melissa C. Wong, MD; Jose Torradas, MD, FACEP; Dr. Nina Ahmad; Ilan Shapiro, MD; and Brianna Carmen. Moderated by Dr. Elena Rios, MS, MSPH, FACP.
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Congressional Briefing: The American Family Act/Plan and Racial/Ethnic Health Equity
Wednesday, June 23 at 12 p.m. ET
With speakers Dr. Elena Rios, Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD, and a panel of healthcare and education policy experts.
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NHMA President and CEO Dr. Elena Rios Delivered Several Speeches in May
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NHMA President's Legislative Update |
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Colleagues,
Dr. Rios participated in the Policy Priorities Discussion with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra today with the Primary Care and Minority Medical Association leaders. A list of priorities includes ACA and increasing access to insurance, especially to immigrants and essential workers, telemedicine to continue beyond COVID-19, vaccination issues/barriers such as need for mental healthcare, call for structural racism education, school and work vaccine programs, GME, maternal mortality programs, and public health workforce and Latino leadership with public health and at HHS. Secretary Becerra is interested in strategies to make these policies a reality and more given our COVID-19 pandemic needs and challenges.
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Your continued support and active involvement are what make NHMA so impactful. Check out the below highlight. |
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Supported by the CDC, Johnson & Johnson, and Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the Vaccinate4All campaign was created to arm health professionals and advocates with educational resources about the COVID-19 vaccines in order to increase vaccination participation and accessibility among the Latino community. If you'd like to help us educate and increase uptake, please fill out our Google Form.
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Join NHMA's Medical School Liaison program and:
- Create an open dialogue for medical students with physicians on the frontlines in local communities
- Provide medical students with additional guidance and perspective to supplement academic learning
- Discuss the importance of practicing medicine in the Hispanic community, such as in medical practice, clinics, and hospitals
All liaisons will receive a certificate of participation and discount to the NHMA Annual Conference in March 2022.
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The Hispanic Health Professionals Student Scholarship — Now Open!
Applications are due by September 24, 2021, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Founded in 2004 by the National Hispanic Health Foundation, this scholarship opportunity is designed to support health professionals with an outstanding academic records, proven leadership, and a strong commitment to serving Hispanics. Please share within your networks.
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What is an NHMA Trailblazer?
NHMA Trailblazers are dedicated members who work relentlessly to reduce health disparities and improve the quality of life for Hispanic communities.
Check out what our June Trailblazers have been up to!
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Dr. Armando De Alba Rosales
MD Chairman Nebraska Chapter
NHMA would like to congratulate Dr. De Alba on being named Bilingual Nebraska's Man of the Month! Thank you for your tireless efforts to ensure equitable access to healthcare for the Hispanic community. |
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Dr. Nereida Correa
Chairwoman
Special thanks to Dr. Nereida Correa for contributing as a panelist to last month's All of Us Research Fireside Chat!
We appreciate all you brought to the table as a champion for women's health.
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Dr. Ana Maria Lopez
Philadelphia Chapter Leader
We would like to spotlight Dr. Ana Maria Lopez for participating in the All of Us Research Fireside Chat as a panelist speaker! Your contributions help make us happier, healthier, and smarter.
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Dr. Judith Flores
Past Chairwoman
NHMA recognizes Dr. Judith Flores for her work moderating the COVID Briefing Session 8: Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for COVID-19 Latino Patients. Thank you for sharing your experitse!
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Want to be featured as a July Trailblazer?
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June 21, 1 p.m. ET
Tomando Acción por Nuestra Salud Twitter Chat
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June 24, 3 p.m. ET
National HIV Testing Day Webinar
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June 28, 1 p.m. ET
National HIV Testing Day Twitter Chat
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Cincinnati, Ohio! Come to Kellogg Soccer Field this Sunday, June 13 for free food, music, dancing, and vaccinations! See flyer for more details.
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Genentech has a broad range of short-term (1 to 6 months) and long-term (6+ months) opportunities available to suit your experience!
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Under- and New Graduates (PhD, PharmD, MD/PhD, MD/MBA):
- Advance your scientific research capabilities by immersing in and learning about ophthalmology from a world-class clinical development team.
Experienced Post-Docs (PhD, PharmD, MD, MD/PhD, MD/MBA):
- Build your scientific record and drug development acumen while gaining valuable industry experience in a supportive and cutting-edge biotech setting.
Practicing Ophthalmologists:
- Expand your scientific knowledge by participating in the design and development of novel therapies, personalized healthcare, and next-generation diagnostics.
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Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), is a nationally recognized, award-winning public healthcare system located in the Boston metro area. We provide innovative primary, specialty and emergency care to our diverse patient population through an established network of outpatient clinics, a dedicated psychiatric inpatient facility, and two full service hospitals. As a Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine affiliate, we offer ample teaching opportunities with medical students and residents.
CHA offers a collaborative practice environment and innovative clinical model. Candidates should possess excellent clinical and communication skills, and a commitment to our diverse, underserved patient population.
CHA is currently recruiting a full time, experienced Urologist to join our existing department of three MDs and one physician assistant.
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June is Wound Healing Awareness Month and a good time to consider the challenges of chronic wounds and learn more about interventions, specifically the importance of nutrition. Nearly 15% (8.2 million) of Medicare beneficiaries have at least one type of wound or wound-related infection. Wounds develop in a number of ways, such as from surgery, trauma, or pressure injuries. Open, unhealed wounds increase the risk of infection and additional complications including loss of limbs, increased costs of care and mortality, and decreased quality of life. Chronic, nonhealing wounds cost Medicare a total of $28.1 to $96.8 billion annually ... |
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Pfizer stands with its multicultural partners in working toward health equity by overcoming barriers to health care access and upending structural racism in the health care system. In 2020, through its Multicultural Health Equity Collective, a Pfizer team dedicated to working in partnership with key influencer groups to eliminate health disparities, Pfizer launched a survey on systemic racism in health care at the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) regional meetings in Washington, DC, and Miami. The brief survey explored personal experiences of NHMA members, their opinions on where ending racism in the health care system could have the most impact on patient care, where the pharmaceutical industry should focus their diversity and inclusion efforts, and how to disrupt systemic racism in health care. |
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Congratulations to our colleague Ken Dominguez, MD, MPH, CAPT USPHS, on his upcoming retirement on June 30th! We are so proud of your CDC leadership and participation in NHmE educational efforts. You have been a loyal friend to NHMA since 1994. We are so grateful for your partnership and wish you the best in this next chapter in your life.
-Dr. Elena Rios and the NHMA Board
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Are you still an active NHMA member? |
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Join NHMA today!
As a member of NHMA, you become part of a community of Hispanic physicians, residents, medical students, healthcare professionals, and others dedicated to improving health care for Hispanics, eliminating healthcare disparities, and advancing your careers as leaders for our community — whether in private practice, academia, administration or public service.
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Get Involved
Make the most of this unique opportunity to network and learn from fellow students, residents, physicians, and others that can share meaningful insights and advice. If you'd like to hear more information on how to get involved, email membership2@nhmamd.org or visit nhmamd.org.
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Explore Professional Opportunities
NHMA connects our members to a number of career and job advancement opportunities. Visit the NHMA Career Center to learn more!
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Your support helps to sustain and secure the future of NHMA and NHHF.
As we look toward the future, your generous annual contributions of $5,000, $10,000 or more will help move this great organization toward building the NHHF/NHMA Endowment.
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