The NHMA Update
Welcome to the April 2021 edition of the NHMA Update! Spring is almost here, and we’re coming in hot-off-the-press with all that’s been happening here at NHMA.
But, first! A few housekeeping reminders:
Housekeeping
Join NHMA!
As an NHMA Member, you become part of a community of Hispanic physicians, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals 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.

Share your good news!
Have an exciting career or professional update you’d like highlighted in our monthly newsletter? Email communications@nhmamd.org by the first Friday of every month. Each month we’ll highlight 1-3 trailblazing members who are working to reduce health disparities and improve the quality of life for Hispanic communities.

I have an idea, who can I share it with?
We love new ideas. But what we love even more is hearing from you! If you have an idea you’d like to share about how we can enhance our monthly newsletters email communications@nhmamd.org.

Get involved with an NHMA program/campaign/initiative
If you’d like more information about our current programs and/or campaigns, and how you can be involved email membership2@nhmamd.org
President's Legislative Update
Colleagues,
 
It gives me great pleasure to share with you NHMA’s progress toward reducing health disparities and improving the quality of life for Hispanic communities in this past month.
 
NHMA would like to congratulate former California attorney general, Xavier Becerra, on becoming the first Latino Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. At the 11th Anniversary of ACA Call with the Secretary, I urged for support of a Hispanic Health Initiative that includes leadership development at the department level, which has not been supported since 1996.
 
Last month during our Annual Conference, we announced our new “Vaccinate4All” Campaign with a call to action for individuals and organizational leaders to become a Vaccinate4All Champion and join us in encouraging vaccination participation through social media. This campaign is supported by the CDC, Johnson & Johnson, and BIO. I encourage you to visit nhmamd.org/vaccinate4all to join us in our efforts. 
 
NHMA also met with the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on a reoccurring basis to discuss COVID-19 strategies for our most vulnerable communities. However, in true advocate fashion, we did not stop there. Acknowledging private medical practices’ needs for antimicrobial therapy and vaccines, we called for increased support for them and the patients/communities they serve. 
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NHMA Announcements
24th Annual (Virtual) Conference

With an incredible response of 400+ people registered, we’re still floating on cloud nine after our 24th Annual (Virtual) Conference and are determined to not come down! It's our sincerest hope that the many workshops, conversations from thought leaders, and networking opportunities provided you with the tools and synergy to empower the critical work of reducing health disparities and improving the quality of healthcare for Latino communities.

But wait, … there’s more!

→ Our conference hashtag, #NHMA2021, received:
In other words, your participation and engagement made our conference a huge success!

Workshop recordings and slide presentations from the conference are available for viewing on the NHMA website! 

This link will redirect you to the NHMA conference landing page. Once there, click ‘View Workshop Slides & Recordings’ and a new browser will open with a Google Drive folder where you can download the presentations and recordings. If you have any questions email us at conference@nhmamd.org

If you haven’t already, click here to complete the conference evaluation survey by Friday, April 16. Email us at conference@nhmamd.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Featured Announcement
There are evolving needs – health and general support – at the southern U.S. border and other geographic areas related to Unaccompanied Children crossing along the southern border. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has posted an opportunity announcement for licensed health care professionals to offer volunteer support. 
 
Visit the link below for more information.
NHMA connects our members to a number of career and job advancement opportunities. Visit the NHMA Career Center to learn more!
We’re (still) growing!
We’re elated to announce that we have just welcomed (3) new staff members! Join us in giving us a hearty NHMA welcome to Sophie Sibel, Marisa Lewis, Dylan Garcia. 
Programs & Campaign Corner
Your continued support and involvement are what make our many programs, campaigns, and initiatives impactful. Check out the below snapshot of just a few of our ongoing programs and campaigns we’re supporting and spearheading at NHMA.
NHMA Leadership Fellowship Program
Our leadership fellowship program is back! If you are:
  • A mid-career physician (at least 5 years out of training)
  • Have documented leadership experience
  • Committed to serving the Latino community
  • Have a strong interest in public health leadership at the national and regional levels 

Email us a statement of interest, CV, and a letter of recommendation to membership2@nhmamd.org by 4/30!
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 get involved with amplifying this important message, drop us a line at communications@nhmamd.org
In partnership with Sanofi Pasteur and Anthem, NHMA created the Flu campaign during the onset of COVID-19 to increase awareness and administration of the influenza vaccines to Hispanic patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. If you’d like to get involved with amplifying this message, drop us a line at communications@nhmamd.org
The National Hispanic Health Foundation’s (NHHF) “Stop Vaping Campaign,” supported by Aetna, was created to increase awareness and education about the dangers of e-cigarettes and reduce use among Hispanic middle and high school students. If you’d like to get involved with amplifying this message, drop us a line at communications@nhmamd.org.  
NHMA Trailblazers
What is an NHMA Trailblazer?
NHMA Trailblazers are our dedicated members who work relentlessly to reduce health disparities and improve the quality of life for Hispanic communities.
Check out what our April Trailblazers have been up to!
Dr. Sergio Rimola's, MD, FACOG
NHMA DC Metro Chapter Leader

Check out Dr. Rimola's op-ed in the The Free Lance-Star in English or Spanish.
Dr. Diana Torres-Burgos, MD, MPH 
NHMA NYC Chapter Leader

NHMA would like to recognize Dr. Torres-Burgos for her support of our HIV prevention campaign sponsored by Gilead.
Want to be featured as a May Trailblazer? 
Email communications@nhmamd.org by May 7 to be considered! Each month we'll highlight 1-3 trailblazing members who are working to reduce health disparities and improve the quality of life for Hispanic communities.

Upcoming April Events

April 19, 1p ET
National Transgender HIV Testing Day Twitter Chat
in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

April 26, 1p ET
National DNA Day Twitter Chat
in coordination with All of Us Research Program

April 28, 7p ET
NHMA COVID-19 Virtual Briefing Series: Session 7
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