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
Join NHMA's Instagram Live on Wednesday, 8/27, at 1 p.m. ET for a powerful convo on destigmatizing HIV. We'll be featuring 3 expert voices in HIV care & advocacy who will help us break barriers, build trust & drive health equity!. 📲 #HIVAwareness #HIVCare
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En la comunidad latina, el VIH sigue rodeado de estigma, desinformaciĂłn y barreras al tratamiento. Un nuevo artĂculo escrito por la Dra. Annelys Roque Gardner analiza estos desafĂos y propone soluciones urgentes centradas en la equidad y la educaciĂłn.
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A study confirms there is no evidence of increased risk from aluminum in childhood vaccines. This reaffirms what decades of research have already demonstrated: vaccines are safe and play an essential role in protecting children. Let's build trust in vaccines with facts.
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Calling young health advocates! @TobaccoFreeKids is accepting applications for its National Youth Ambassador Program's 2025–2026 cohort. 15-20 students will receive training and mentorship to become young leaders. Apply before Aug. 15:.
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Take Down Tobacco: Take our FREE online courses to get the knowledge, skills and tools you need to fight tobacco use in your community and take your…
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NEXT WEEK! Celebrate wellness, culture & community with NHMA & AARP!. Join Caring for Familia — a FREE bilingual event for Hispanic caregivers & adults on Friday, Aug. 22 in Orlando. Enjoy free food, wellness exercises, a $500 gift card giveaway & more!🕺.
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Join NHMA on Sept. 24, 1 pm ET for a CME webinar!. Explore how to collaborate with CHWs to improve HIV prevention & patient care. Led by Dr. John Ernest McKinnon & Jacqueline McSparron, PA-C, AAHIV-S. FREE CME for members | $25 for nonmembers.đź”— Register:
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New tobacco products. Same old risks. Over 1.6 million kids, including nearly 8% of high schoolers, are using e-cigarettes — and it’s putting their health and futures in danger. Help protect the next generation through education and action 💬
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Clock's ticking! NHMA’s “Stronger Together Against HIV” webinar begins TOMORROW at 1 p.m. ET. Hear from Angel Vogel, JP Hernandez & Karla Quezada-Torres as they discuss stigma, tackling inequities & driving patient-centered advocacy in HIV prevention. 🔗:
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“Infection control isn’t just a protocol — it’s an act of care.”. For William Manriquez, that belief grew from his Manhattan neighborhood, where community shaped his calling. Today, he channels that passion into internal medicine & public health. More:
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William Manriquez hopes he can one day provide well-rounded health care and infection prevention and control for people of all backgrounds.
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Ready to make your impact a bit stronger? Dive into CDC’s Project Firstline, your go-to for smart infection control training that fits right into your day. Brush up on protective measures & earn CME credits. Join the pledge to complete your training!
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Frontline healthcare providers can publicly pledge to take training through the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Project Firstline program.
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¡Celebra con NHMA y AARP!. Acompáñanos en Caring for Familia — el foro de bienestar hispano de AARP Orlando el viernes, 8/22, 9am - 3pm, para un evento gratuito, bilingĂĽe y de un solo dĂa, dedicado a los cuidadores hispanos y adultos mayores. REGĂŤSTRATE:
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Calling young health advocates! The Campaign for Tobacco‑Free Kids is accepting applications for its National Youth Ambassador Program's 2025–2026 cohort. 15-20 students will receive training and mentorship to become young leaders. Apply before Aug. 15:.
takedowntobacco.org
Take Down Tobacco: Take our FREE online courses to get the knowledge, skills and tools you need to fight tobacco use in your community and take your…
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Want to make a difference this National Immunization Awareness Month?. Join NHMA’s Champions for Vaccination — a new initiative empowering physicians, health care professionals & CHWs to share trusted vaccine info in Latino communities. Become a Champion:
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Join NHMA on Sept. 24, 1 pm ET for a CME webinar!. Explore how to collaborate with CHWs to improve HIV prevention & patient care. Led by Dr. John Ernest McKinnon & Jacqueline McSparron, PA-C, AAHIV-S. FREE CME for members | $25 for nonmembers.đź”— Register:
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NHMA is alarmed by reports that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may remove members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This panel issues evidence-based guidelines vital to quality care, especially for Latino communities. Read more:
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⚠️ One vape can equal 20 packs of cigarettes. That’s how much nicotine some e-cigarettes deliver — fueling fast and dangerous addiction, especially among youth. Let’s raise awareness and protect the next generation. Learn more at
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It's National Health Center Week! Community health centers play a large role in providing key health services to many communities, especially those that are underserved or remote. Share with us how community health centers have positively impacted you or your loved ones below! đź’¬
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Empower better communication with this FREE EN‑to‑ES Medical Terminology Fact Sheet — a clinical tool from @SaludAmerica and NHMA. Fully translated to foster clearer communication. Download, share and help build linguistically inclusive health care.
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Salud America and the National Hispanic Medical Association have translated and created the English-to-Spanish Medical Terminology Fact Sheet.
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Nuevo en La Opinión: La diabetes en el embarazo puede causar complicaciones en recién nacidos. La Dra. Anne Zepeda-Tiscareno explica por qué controlar el azúcar en sangre es clave para prevenirlas. Lee más 🔗:
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During #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth, NHMA reminds our community that vaccines prevent ~2–3 million deaths globally each year. They remain one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our families and future generations. #NIAM #ProtectPublicHealth
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