National Hispanic Medical Association
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The National Hispanic Medical Association is the premiere membership association representing the interests of 50K+ licensed Hispanic physicians. #MedTwitter
Washington, D.C.
Joined January 2010
NHMA is concerned about the Senate's passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" proposing $1T in Medicaid cuts, disproportionately affecting Latinos. Read our full Statement:
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URGENT: Health care is under attack! A rushed bill threatening to make devastating cuts to Medicaid is headed back to the House for a vote as early as TOMORROW at 9 am ET! We must make sure House members vote NO!. Call 866-426-2631 now. Every call counts — Help protect Medicaid!
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What’s a Respiratory Droplet and Why Does It Matter? These droplets are key to understanding how infections like COVID-19 spread—but not all droplets are the same. This article breaks down why droplet size and movement matter for infection control:
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Medicaid cuts already threaten access to care for millions, and these changes could make it even harder for vulnerable communities, including many Latino families, to get the care they need. These cuts won't just affect working-age adults, but also children and seniors.
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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. #GoPurple with the @alzassociation in support of the more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. Learn more: #ENDALZ.
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Want to help your team improve infection control while earning CE credits? Share this toolkit from Salud America! & CDC’s Project Firstline. It’s quick, easy, and helps keep patients and providers safe!. Begin your training and start sharing today:.
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How can lived experience drive real change in HIV care?. Join us Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. ET for a powerful convo with Angel Vogel, UC Davis' inaugural Trans Advocate and LGBTQIA+ health advocate. Register now: #HIVEquity #LGBTQHealth #HealthJustice
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🏳️🌈 PASS THE PHONE! NHMA is closing out #PrideMonth with a powerful message on HIV care, inclusion & community. Don’t miss the Pass the Phone Challenge YouTube premiere tomorrow, June 30 at 3:30 p.m. ET!.
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Millions of Latinos rely on Medicaid for their health coverage. Cuts to this essential program put families, communities and lives at risk. #ProtectMedicaid #HealthPolicy #StopTheCuts
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Take charge of your brain health during this Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! Learn 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain from the @alzassociation that you can adopt today:
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Frontline workers deserve clear infection control guidance. That’s what Salud America!, NHMA and the CDC are doing through Project Firstline. Learn how it’s helping protect Latino patients and beyond:
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Despite better outcomes, Hispanic patients face barriers to kidney transplants. NHMA physicians explain how language & education can help close the gap in a new La Opinión Spanish article:
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Medicaid is a cornerstone of maternal and child health in Latino communities. Cuts to this vital program threaten access to care for those who need it most. #ProtectMedicaid #HealthPolicy #StopTheCuts
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The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) speaks out against recent ACIP recommendations. Read our full statement by visiting our website:
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Health starts with knowledge. On National HIV Testing Day, NHMA reminds our communities that testing for HIV is a simple step that can make a big difference. Break the stigma around HIV & help protect each other by getting tested. Learn more about HIV:
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Health care access is at risk: The Senate's "Big, Beautiful Bill" includes provisions that go beyond the House version, making cuts to Medicaid even deeper and threatening access to care for millions. These changes could make it harder for vulnerable communities to get care.
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Help raise Alzheimer’s awareness. #GoPurple in June in honor of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Learn more from the @alzassociation: #ENDALZ
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Vaccines save lives, but access to them remains a challenge, especially in underserved communities. We spoke with Dr. Carlos O’Bryan, NHMA National Immunization Advisory Committee member, about why vaccines matter and how they protect our families and communities. 💬
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A healthy teen in S.C. died days after showing meningitis symptoms. Early protection through vaccines can prevent or lessen the symptoms of serious illnesses such as meningitis, RSV & flu. Learn about vaccination: William's story:
We are heartbroken to share the devastating loss of 14-year-old William Hand, who tragically passed away from meningococcal #meningitis just days after his first symptoms appeared. William had just graduated from eighth grade. He was an athlete, a comedian, and a bright light to.
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This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we #GoPurple with the @alzassociation to celebrate the strength and perseverance of the Alzheimer’s community. Join us! #ENDALZ
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