Welcome to the September 2021 edition of the NHMA Update! Please note that this message may be clipped by Gmail — please click "View entire message" at the bottom of the email to view all of our content!
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NHMA is thrilled to be hosting our 25th Annual Conference March 24 through 27, 2022! If you are interested in being a speaker, please submit your abstract by October 31, 2021. If you're interested in presenting a poster, please submit your abstract by February 6, 2022.
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Aging with HIV: Surviving Another Pandemic in the Latino Community
Thursday, September 16, 2021
3 p.m. ET
Panelists will include Douglas Drevets, MD, DTM&H, FIDSA; Chris Duncombe, AM, MD, PhD; Ligia Peralta, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.S.A.H.M.; Erica Aeed TeKampe; and Richard L. Zaldivar.
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COVID-19 Virtual Briefing Series Session 12: Impact on Pregnant Women, Mothers, and Children
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
7 p.m. ET
Panelists will include Luis Gomez, MD, MScE; Sergio Rimola, MD FACOG; and Ana Lia Graciano, MD, FAAP, FCCM. View past Virtual Briefings here.
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The Pfizer Vaccine's U.S. Medical Affairs team will be hosting “Medical Updates: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, also known as COMIRNATY® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA),” on Tuesdays, at 5 p.m. ET and Thursdays at 12 p.m. ET for the remainder of 2021.
These sessions will be continuously updated to reflect new information and changes that evolve. Such updates will be identified at the start of each session and further explained during each presentation.
The topics for the current sessions, subject to change, include:
- FDA approval in individuals 16 years of age and older
- Third dose authorization for immunocompromised persons
- Packaging update
- Shelf-life extension and temperature range
- Storage, handling & administration.
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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
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"The CDC noted that a recent study found that more than 88,000 prescriptions for ivermectin had been dispensed in the week ending August 13, a 24-fold increase from pre-pandemic prescriptions for the dewormer, which averaged 3,600 prescriptions per week from March 16, 2019 through March 13, 2020." Read more on the dangers of Ivermectin use for COVID-19 from AARP.
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Latinos and COVID-19, a special edition in partnership with Latino Leaders Magazine. Complimentary digital edition available now!
Join us and our partners at Latino Leaders Magazine as we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our community in the fight against COVID-19. Get the facts and science behind the vaccines, read first hand testimonials from the Nation’s leading experts, learn how our leaders are transforming challenges into opportunities and discover how you can contribute in the fight of our generation. Complimentary access to our members through the links below.
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NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) Application Cycle Opens on September 1!
Have you thought about applying for an NIH Extramural LRP award? Do you know someone that should? Awardees can receive up to $100,000 of qualified educational debt repayment with a two-year contract.
The Extramural LRP application cycle will close on November 18, 2021. Be sure to visit our website to take advantage of our resources, and to learn more about eligibility requirements, application dates, and benefits of receiving an NIH LRP award!
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NHMA President's Legislative Update |
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Colleagues,
President Biden and Federal Government announces new comprehensive strategies and policies to combat COVID-19 with the goal of getting more people vaccinated and protecting those still at risk.
Policies included:
- Requiring vaccinations for all federal workers and federal contractors
- Requiring all employers with 100+ employees to have their employees vaccinated or submit to weekly testing
- Providing easy access to booster shots for COVID-19 vaccines
- Calling on all states to adopt vaccine requirements for all schools
- Continuing to require masking for interstate travel and doubling fines for those who fail to mask
- New support for small businesses affected by the pandemic
- Increasing support for hospitals over burdened by COVID-19 patients
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Your continued support and active involvement are what make NHMA so impactful. Check out the below highlight. |
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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.
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The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship — Now Open!
Applications are due by September 24, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Founded in 2004 by the National Hispanic Health Foundation, this scholarship opportunity is designed to support health professionals with an outstanding academic records, proven leadership, and a strong commitment to serving Hispanics. Please share within your networks and/or apply today!
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Tomando Acción por Nuestra Salud
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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!
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This month's NHMA Trailblazers are the members of NHMA's Phoenix Chapter! Thank you for your hard work activating your chapter and making a local impact in your community through weekly vaccination events.
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Want to be featured as an October Trailblazer?
Each month we'll highlight one to three trailblazing members. Email communications@nhmamd.org by October 8th to be considered!
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National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Twitter Chat
Monday, September 27 at 12 p.m. ET
Join NHMA for a Twitter Chat in observance of National Gay Men's HIV/Awareness Day to discuss the history of HIV and how we can empower community members to get tested and seek treatment for HIV/AIDS.
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National Minority Cardiovascular Alliance 4th Annual Town Hall
Fridays, October 8, 15, and 22 from 12 to 1 p.m. ET
Clinicians and experts in minority health will lead interactive panel discussions on 3 critical issues:
- Using race/ethnicity in clinical research (Oct. 8)
- Disparities in Peripheral Artery Disease (Oct.15)ASCVD risk estimation in diverse populations (Oct. 22)
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Are you still an active NHMA member? |
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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.
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Explore Professional Opportunities
NHMA connects our members to a number of career and job advancement opportunities. Visit the NHMA Career Center to learn more!
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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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Through an award provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is partnering with the American Medical Association’s Center for Health Equity to fund a total of two million dollars to be distributed among 10-15 physician-led practices from November 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022 to implement strategies that center equity and aim to improve the health of communities (i.e., BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, people with disabilities, and other minoritized groups) disproportionately affected by COVID-19, particularly those at increased risk due to social and economic circumstances (i.e., predominantly low-income, Medicaid or uninsured, underinsured, immigrant, rent-burdened, unstably housed, etc.).
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September 25-September 26, 2021
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Comitia Minora Leadership Meeting
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 8:00 PM
Presentation: “Human Trafficking”
By Jessica L. Melton, ADA Chief of the Human Trafficking Bureau,
Office of Queens County District Attorney Melinda Katz
ADA Melton has been a prosecutor with the District Attorney’s Office for the past twenty-one years. Ms. Melton wants to share the warning signs and how to identify victims and survivors. Learn More.
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