The NHMA Update
Welcome to the October 2021 edition of the NHMA Update!
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Announcements
NHMA is thrilled to announce our partnership with Telemundo as a Spanish-language media partner for the launch of our two new websites, HispanicHealth.info and VaccinateForAll.org! Through this partnership, we will improve and increase access and awareness for the vaccination process and other health-related issues affecting the Latino community. 
Interested in being featured at our 25th Annual National Hispanic Health Conference? NHMA welcomes new submissions for speaker and poster presentations. Share your insights on Hispanic health and especially timely topics. We also have fantastic opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors at the event. Please share this opportunity within your networks and consider submitting an abstract by the above deadlines.
COVID-19 Virtual Briefing Session 13: VaccinateForAll – How Medical Associations, the Private Sector, and the Media are Mobilizing Against COVID-19
October 27, 2021 at 7 p.m. ET

Co-hosts include Telemundo, American Medical Association, AARP, Hoy Health, Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum, Ad Council, National Medical Association, and OraSure Technologies, Inc.
NHMA-NIDDK/NIH Academic Career Development Workshop.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and NHMA hosts a one day workshop with travel awards to participate in the NIDDK Academic Career Development Workshop. Participants are 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. Participants are also encouraged to attend the NHMA Annual Conference on March 24-27, 2022. Application Deadline: January 7, 2022
Congress recently approved the creation of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino. Who will be featured in the National Museum of the American Latino? AARP asked experts to name the most inspiring and influential Americans who have Hispanic roots.

Scholarship Galas in NY and LA

The deadline to sponsor our upcoming scholarship galas is quickly approaching. For inclusion in our program books, sponsors must submit interest by Oct. 22 for LA and Nov. 19 for NYC. With the generosity of our sponsors, we can continue to support the next generation of Hispanic health professionals.
October is Health Literacy Month, and NHMA has partnered with All of Us Research to write a blog post on the importance of improving your own health literacy and that of your patients!

Check out our post to learn about how you can help.
Providers: PrEP is ~99% effective at preventing sexual transmission of HIV when taken daily as prescribed. CDC’s HIV nexus offers resources to help prescribe HIV prevention in your practice and keep patients healthy.

VALUES DEFINED BY WHOM?: A Grand Rounds Presentation
In the United States, how medical care is paid for affects how it is provided. The diverse
stakeholders in the American healthcare system define “value” differently. Various payment models for health care can adversely impact the value of the care patients receive.

This two-part Grand Rounds presentation and accompanying case studies from the Movement Is Life coalition discuss what really matters to patients from disadvantaged populations when they interact with the healthcare system, and how providers can add value to enhance their patient-provider encounters. It also provides a brief overview of healthcare payment policies and how they may impact care.
NHMA President and CEO Dr. Elena Rios recently
participated in the following speaking engagements:
NHMA President's Legislative Update
Colleagues,

NHMA, through a partnership with Culture One World with press release and media placements, called on employers of essential workers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or have regular testing, and provide paid medical/family leave ---to increase vaccinations in our communities.

Dr. Rios was invited to the White House Advisor to the President to meet with Latino Leaders in September (see White House Briefings) on the importance of our issues such as business, education, access to care, Medicaid, increased public health education/vaccinations for COVID-19, climate justice and Latinos in health workforce. More information can be found in this White House press statement on the meeting.

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Programs & Campaigns
Your continued support and active involvement are what make NHMA so impactful. Check out the below highlight.
Supported by the CDC and Johnson & Johnson, the Vaccinate For All 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 help us educate and increase uptake by becoming an individual or organizational Champion, please fill out our Google Form.
Tomando Acción por Nuestra Salud
NHMA has partnered with Anthem Inc., City of Hope, and Pfizer, Inc., to help create resources aimed to empower people to take control of their health. Learn, act, monitor your progress, and help others do the same.
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 to improve influenza vaccination rates for adult Hispanics in partnership with Sanofi to encourage the administration of the influenza vaccines.
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 August Trailblazers have been up to!
This month's NHMA Trailblazers are members Julia Garcia-Diaz, MD, FACP, FIDSA, CPI, and Amy Feehan, Ph.D.! Dr. Garcia-Diaz is the Director Clinical Infectious Diseases and MultiSpecialty Research at Ochsner Health where she researches immunocompromised populations, and Dr. Feehan is a Clinical Research Scientist at Ochsner Health where she researches COVID-19 and variants and their impact on specific populations. Both members recently spoke at the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives 2021 Annual Leadership Summit.
Want to be featured as a November Trailblazer?
Each month we'll highlight one to three trailblazing members. Email communications@nhmamd.org by November 5th to be considered!

Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming Webinar: Virtual Farm Tour for Health Professionals
Tuesday. October 12, 12-1:15 p.m.

Tour a local dairy farm to learn about modern sustainability practices from the comfort of your own home. Learn where your milk comes from—
Farm to Fridge!
NHMA Council of Residents Residency Match Webinar Panel
Friday, October 15 at 8 p.m. ET

NHMA COR will be hosting a Residency Match Virtual Webinar to prepare medical students applying for the Match! If you are a current resident, sign up to sit on the panel here! If you are a medical student, register to attend the panel here!
Movement is Life 2021 Caucus Workshop
Thursday, November 4 at 10:45 a.m.

Movement is Life will be hosting a series of informative workshops to be offered during the Caucus. They will deal with multiple factors impacting musculoskeletal disparities.
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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