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NHMA Pennsylvania Chapter Celebrates Years of Triumphs and Community Involvement With First Annual Gala
On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, the National Hispanic Medical Association's (NHMA) Pennsylvania Chapter hosted an elegant celebration to highlight all of the Chapter's work and accomplishments over the last few years. This celebration saw dozens of members come together in honor of Hispanic medical excellence, enjoying local live music, food, dancing and the presentation of three inaugural awards — the Heart of Service, Bridge to Action and Catalyst for Impact — to 11 distinguished individuals who were recognized for their exemplary leadership, collaboration and transformative community engagement.
The celebrations for the NHMA Pennsylvania Chapter continued into the end of the month, as Chapter Chair Sarah Ramirez, MD, FAAFP, was formally recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives with a citation commending Dr. Ramirez for her distinguished community work through the NHMA Pennsylvania Chapter. Dr. Ramirez and Chapter representatives were invited to the state Capitol for a formal reading of the recognition on the House floor.
"This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for NHMA PA, as I work toward deepening our engagement in state-level advocacy. I'm confident that this momentum will help us strengthen our impact and expand our reach across the Commonwealth," said Dr. Ramirez of the special recognition.
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Our Story. Our Health. Help Fund Our Efforts.
Juntos podemos más. Together, we can't be erased. NHMA's new charitable arm, the NHMA Alliance (501(c)(3)), is a mission-driven nonprofit whose work spans career development, leadership and educational training opportunities for college and medical students, residents, doctors and allied health care professionals.
Contributions collected by the NHMA Alliance power transformative programs and campaigns that change the lives of providers and patients. Learn more about the NHMA Alliance and help fund our efforts.
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Support Our Mission This Giving Tuesday
To demonstrate that our culture and communities can't be erased, we've set up a Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign and are asking our members and supporters to rally together this holiday season and help us exceed our Giving Tuesday fundraising goal of $10,000.
Visit our new site now and complete your donation before Giving Tuesday (December 2, 2025).
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NHMA Contributes to Mediaplanet's Hispanic Heritage Month Campaign
With nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. identifying as Hispanic, celebrating our cultural, economic and social impact has never been more important. NHMA recently collaborated with Mediaplanet and the LA Times on a Hispanic Heritage campaign that sought to highlight these contributions while advocating for equity in health care, education and opportunity — amplifying voices that deserve to be heard year-round.
Read the two thought leadership articles NHMA provided below, written by Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD, and Ilan Shapiro, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACHE.
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The Big Ugly Law Is a Prescription for Disaster for Latino Communities - Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD
"This legislation includes nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, removes Affordable Care Act subsidies, and imposes burdens like $35 per service cost-sharing, all of which will lead to..."
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The Heart of Our Communities Is at Risk -
Ilan Shapiro, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACHE
"Every morning in our community clinics, we do what many consider impossible. With limited resources and an ever-expanding set of needs, we care for..."
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Tackling Respiratory Illness Season With NHMA
The 2025-2026 respiratory illness season is fully underway. Respiratory viruses like RSV, the flu, COVID-19 and meningitis pose a heightened threat during the cooler winter months. Prepare yourself and your patients for this respiratory illness season with the right knowledge and tools, presented by NHMA and NHMA's National Immunization Advisory Committee (NIAC).
Stay tuned for a new batch of materials being approved for release by our NIAC this week!
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Recognizing RSV
Have you reacquainted yourself with RSV? A congested or runny nose, sore throat and a dry cough could be a simple case of the common cold. Or, it could be RSV.
Check out our NIAC-approved, bilingual RSV fact sheet to reacquaint yourself and teach your patients what an RSV infection could look like.
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HIV: Stopping a Dangerous but Preventable Disease
HIV is still a massive issue in Hispanic/Latino and minority communities. In 2023, the rate of new HIV diagnoses compared to non-Hispanic white individuals was 8.4X higher in people who identified as Black, and 5.2X higher in people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Visit NHMA's and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together Campaign website to learn more about NHMA's impact on HIV in our communities, view and download culturally competent resources and stay up to date on all upcoming in-person and virtual events.
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Open Letter for Newsweek Collaboration
As NHMA and Newsweek En Español inch closer to officially launching a new partnership, the NHMA Communications Department believes this is a timely opportunity to elevate awareness about the intersection of energy, sustainability and public well-being.
Energy and sustainability are increasingly interdependent in shaping public health. NHMA is seeking a member to contribute an editorial letter or participate in a virtual interview that discusses sustainable health care infrastructure, climate-driven health disparities or clean energy integration in medical systems.
Interested in submitting an open letter or in participating in a virtual interview to help launch a new partnership between NHMA and Newsweek En Español? Please reach out to Felipe Rivadeneira at frivadeneira@nhmamd.org.
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New Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association Issue Out Now: Read, Review, Write and Contribute
Volume 3, Issue 2 of the JNHMA is out now. You can read the editorial and journal articles below.
Enjoying the latest issue of the JNHMA, or have you enjoyed reading previous issues? Then you might enjoy writing or becoming a reviewer for the Journal. For more information on how to become a reviewer or on how to submit a research article, commentary, case study or editorial, please reach out to Felipe Rivadeneira at frivadeneira@nhmamd.org.
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Walk With a Doc
NHMA and AARP are looking to identify new physician leaders or medical students interested in leading the Walk with a Doc series in Miramar, Florida. This initiative continues to be a meaningful way for health care professionals to connect with the community, promote preventive health and build public speaking and leadership experience in a relaxed environment.
This physician-led walking program encourages healthy physical activity in people of all ages. The program starts with a brief health talk given by a health care professional, followed by a group walk and casual conversation. All participants walk at their own pace and distance.
- Frequency: 4th Saturday of each month
- Time: 8:30 a.m. ET
- Location: River Run Park | 9400 Miramar Blvd, Miramar, FL 33025
- Looking for: A leader or multiple leaders to take on the monthly walks for 2026
Contact: If you are interested in helping lead or volunteer with this program, please reach out to Felipe Rivadeneira at frivadeneira@nhmamd.org.
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College Students: Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Applications Are Open!
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health and more! This transformative, six-week summer experience has a legacy of success: over 65% of scholars who apply to medical or dental schools are accepted.
Applications are open now. Learn more and apply below!
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Nuestros Sabores: A Culinary Medicine Symposium, Co-Hosted by Dairy Council of California and National Dairy Council
On October 28–29, the National Dairy Council and Dairy Council of California celebrated culinary heritage with Nuestros Sabores, a symposium that brought together thought leaders in health care, nutrition and culinary medicine from across the nation! NHMA representatives joined the culinary experience to celebrate dairy and the impact so many dairy products have on our culture's cooking and flavors. NHMA also worked closely with the National Dairy Council and the Dairy Council of California to provide continuing education credits to attendees.
Watch the short, 100-second recap from the event below!
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Rise to Immunize: AMGA's 2025 RIZE Action Month Highlights Video
Each year, AMGA's RIZE Action Month campaign compiles images submitted by individuals showcasing signs with their personal reasons to vaccinate, or what the costs of not vaccinating could be for them. This year, NHMA was happy to present a Spanish version for the first time in this campaign's history, and a few of our staff members were included in AMGA's highlights video.
Watch the highlights below!
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Congratulations to Dr. Robert Smith, NHMA's 2025 Membership Impact Survey Raffle Runner-Up
Dr. Robert Smith won a $100 gift card after completing the Voices of NHMA: 2025 Membership Impact Survey and entering the post-survey raffle. Dr. Smith believes NHMA is "always building and collaborating with the whole health care team," and is "leading the way in providing the care the Latino community deserves!"
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Grand Prize Winner: Esteban E. – $250 gift card
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Runner-Up: Robert S. – $100 gift card
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Third Prize: Manuel C. – 10% off NHMA Membership
Thank you to everyone for participating and for entering in the raffle!
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Thanks for reading! We hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving, and be sure to stay tuned for December's Monthly Insights. In the meantime, you can stay updated on all NHMA happenings by following our social media accounts below.
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