The NHMA Update
Welcome to the December 2021 edition of the NHMA Update!
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Announcements
The tentative agenda for NHMA's 25th Annual Hispanic Health Conference is now available! Check out the agenda and register for the conference on our website — and don't forget to use the code EARLY2022 to get $50 off your registration!
NHMA is taking volunteers and nominations to participate in an upcoming Vaccinate For All public service announcement video shoot. To help promote uptake of booster vaccinations, NHMA is looking for a healthcare professional and clinic in Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia to feature in the filming.
 
Additionally, we are looking for volunteers to serve as patients in the video. While it is not required to be a Vaccinate For All Champion, we encourage our members to sign up to join our Champion network to access our resources and support system surrounding essential vaccinations. To express interest in this PSA opportunity, please email dgarcia@nhmamd.org before December 13, 2021.
Applications are now open to join our 2022 NHMA Leadership Fellowship cohort (Deadline: January 31st, 2022). This program, running from May 2022 to March 2023, provides mid-career Physicians dedicated to improving Hispanic Health with weekly executive learning trainings and other key opportunities. For more information and to apply, visit bit.ly/LeadershipFellowship2022.
NIH/NHMA Academic Career Fellow Travel Awards

We encourage senior residents, fellows, and junior faculty within 3 years of completion of fellowship who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research and/or academic medicine to apply for this great program! Travel awards will be given to attend an academic career development workshop at NHMA's 25th Annual Conference on March 24-27, 2022. Application Deadline: January 21, 2021. Learn more and apply today!
The Minority Student Research Symposium (MSRS) is looking for mentors to work with students who are members of communities underrepresented in biomedical research completing a research project of their choice using data from the All of Us Research Hub. Mentors are needed to guide students through the use of the Data Browser and support them as they prepare their research and present a poster during the symposium. Stipends are provided.

Applications are due by the morning of Sunday, 12/12!
Last week, NHMA hosted a Twitter Chat in recognition of World AIDS Day with co-hosts Health HIV, NMAC, Black AIDS Institute, HIV Alliance, and the Latino Commission on AIDS. If you weren't able to make the chat, you can go back and read all about this great discussion on Twitter!
3 Things to Know About the Omicron Variant
Omicron, as it’s called, has been linked to a rise in COVID-19 cases in South Africa, and has since popped up in the United States and 20 other countries, including England, France and Japan. Scientists are racing to learn more about the new strain, including how quickly it spreads and whether it can cause more severe disease. Here’s what we know so far about omicron — plus tips for keeping yourself safe as it spreads.
NHMA President's Legislative Update
Dear Colleagues,

The Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period remains open through January 15, 2022 — however, to ensure coverage starting January 1, you must be enrolled by December 15, 2021. Please be sure to make any and all aware of this critical time period so those who wish to sign up to purchase health insurance or change their existing plan to another are able to do so without loss of coverage or having to wait another year to sign up.
In The News
Support NHHF and have your donation MATCHED!
This holiday season, we kindly ask that you consider donating to support the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF), NHMA's sister 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting educational and research opportunities to improve Hispanic Health.

Through your generosity, NHHF can continue to provide recurring academic scholarships to students pursuing careers in health.

We're thrilled to announce that a sponsor has pledged to MATCH a total of $25,000 in donations to our first ever Giving Tuesday campaign.
As of January 2021, NHHF has proudly awarded over $1.5 million to 306 awardees.
Take advantage of this donation match and donate today to DOUBLE your impact! Together we can uplift the next generation of Hispanic health professionals.
NHMA Trailblazers
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 December Trailblazers have been up to!
This month's NHMA Trailblazer is the NHMA Nebraska Chapter! Despite being one of our newest chapters, these healthcare professionals have thrown themselves into the NHMA Family and recently met to network and discuss their big plans and ideas for 2022. Thank you for your dedication to the Hispanic community, team!
Want to be featured as a January Trailblazer?
Each month we'll highlight one to three trailblazing members. Email communications@nhmamd.org by January 7th to be considered!

Mark Your Calendars
The All of Us Research Program's Researcher’s Convention is a two-day virtual event scheduled for March 31 – April 1, 2022. The event comprises two separate but linked events — the Minority Student Research Symposium, MSRS (March 31) and the All of Us Science Day (April 1).
We are a proud endorser of American Climate Leadership Summit (ACLS 2022)! This four day, virtual event will entail climate science, solutions, action, and activism. It will also feature the National Health + Climate and National Faith + Climate forums! The online interface will provide a breadth of resources and opportunities to make ACLS 2022 a truly state-of-the-art event. 
Programs & Campaigns
Your continued support and active involvement are what make NHMA so impactful. Check out the below highlight.
Our new and improved VaccinateForAll.org website allows community leaders and healthcare professionals to sign up as Vaccinate For All Champions and access campaign resources and opportunities designed to improve vaccination uptake.
HispanicHealth.info is a resource hub designed for Hispanic patients and health professionals to provide extensive, accessible resources to members of our community in both English and Spanish. We encourage providers to submit relevant resources through the partner submission hub.
CVD Education Campaign
NHMA has partnered with Amgen to coordinate two Policy Summits on heart disease prevention and workforce. NHMA continues the cardiovascular disease and Hispanics education project.
Influenza Campaign
NHMA is continuing to expand the health communications campaign supported by Sanofi to improve influenza vaccination rates for adult Hispanics and encourage the administration of the influenza vaccines.
Are you still an active NHMA member?
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.
Explore Professional Opportunities
NHMA connects our members to a number of career and job advancement opportunities. Visit the NHMA Career Center to learn more!
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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