The National Medical Association

The National Medical Association is proud to join healthcare organizations across the country in advancing a culture where seeking mental health support is normalized, confidentiality is protected, and healthcare professionals can access the care they need without fear of professional consequences.

In a recent article from the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation highlighting the nationwide ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare initiative, NMA President Brandi K. Freeman, MD, MS, shares NMA’s commitment to protecting the mental health and wellbeing of physicians and the entire healthcare workforce.

As Dr. Freeman emphasizes, protecting the health of our communities also means protecting the people who care for them. Creating meaningful change requires moving beyond conversations about resilience and addressing the systems, stigma, and barriers that can prevent healthcare professionals from seeking help when they need it.

We encourage our members and partners to read more about this important national effort and the progress being made to create a healthier, more supportive healthcare workforce.

🔗 Read the full article: https://drlornabreen.org/nationwide-initiative-shifts-the-culture-to-normalize-mental-health-for-our-healthcare-workforce/

Nationwide Initiative Shifts the Culture to Normalize Mental Health for Our Healthcare Workforce Wellbeing First Champion Challenge Program Makes It Safer for Nearly 4 Million Health Workers to Access Mental Health Care

CHICAGO - JOIN US FOR HEALTH, SAFETY, UNITY & PEACE!

The National Medical Association is proud to support the Healthcare Providers for Peace Coalition’s Chicago Public Health Initiative, October 1–3, 2026, bringing healthcare professionals, community leaders, law enforcement, and residents together for a citywide focus on public health, violence prevention, community safety, and peace.

📍 Tomorrow - Friday, October 2
The community is invited to join the “Walk for Peace” at St. Sabina Church, beginning at 6:30 PM following a special community press event at 6:00 PM.

This is more than a walk. It is an opportunity for physicians, nurses, medical students, EMTs, law enforcement, community partners, and residents to stand together for peace, unity, and safer communities.

The Chicago Public Health Initiative also includes community health and safety fairs featuring free health screenings and preventive health education, Hands-Only CPR and Stop the Bleed training, safe fi***rm storage education and free gun locks, youth resources, and voter registration.

📅 October 1–3, 2026
📍 Events throughout Chicago
🤝 Everyone is welcome!

We encourage our NMA members, healthcare colleagues, partners, and Chicago-area community members to come out, get involved, and help demonstrate what is possible when healthcare and community come together for change.

Please see the flyers for event locations, times, and additional details.

TONIGHT! Don’t Miss This Important NMA Webinar!

There’s still time to register and join the National Medical Association for an important conversation on Sickle Cell Today: Organ Health, New Treatments, and the Promise of Gene Therapy.

Hosted by NMA 127th President Brandi Kaye Freeman, MD, this live webinar will bring together an outstanding panel of physicians and experts to discuss advances in sickle cell care, the impact of the disease on organ health, emerging treatments, and the evolving promise of gene therapy.

Whether you are a physician, healthcare professional, advocate, patient, or simply interested in learning more about the future of sickle cell treatment, we encourage you to join us.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4AUbECr

Don’t wait-register today and join us tonight at 7:30 PM ET!

Prostate health affects more than one person. It takes a village, so invite yours into the conversation. 💙

Join us during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month for Stronger Communities Through Health, Safety & Prevention: A Lifespan / Healthspan Approach, a free, interactive webinar with physicians and a patient advocate. We’ll explore PSA screening, early detection, and practical ways to protect men’s health.

You don’t have to have a prostate to benefit from this conversation. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to learn alongside you. The questions we ask and the information we share can help us better support the people we care about.

📅 Wednesday, September 30
🕗 8:00 PM ET
🎟️ Free to attend

Your questions deserve answers. Save your seat, share the invitation, and join the conversation. Register using the link on the flyer or scan its QR code.

Presented by the Auxiliary to the National Medical Association and the National Medical Association. Supported by Sonablate HIFU.

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Join the National Medical Association for a timely and important conversation during Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

Sickle Cell Today: Organ Health, New Treatments, and the Promise of Gene Therapy

📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM ET
💻 Register today: https://bit.ly/47e0Elw

Hosted by NMA President Brandi Freeman, MD, this webinar will bring together leading physicians and experts to discuss the impact of sickle cell disease on organ health, emerging treatment options, and the evolving promise of gene therapy.

This is an important opportunity for physicians, healthcare professionals, patients, advocates, and community members to learn more about advances in sickle cell care and the work being done to improve outcomes.

📸 More moments from NMA PDS 2026 in Washington, DC!

The conversations and connections continue at the National Medical Association’s Professional Development Series, held in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference.

We’re sharing a few more photos from today as NMA leaders, members, partners, and health professionals come together to learn, connect, exchange ideas, and advance conversations that impact the health of our communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make today’s PDS such a meaningful experience. Take a look at more of the moments from throughout the day!

The National Medical Association is proud to highlight NMA President Brandi Freeman, MD, MS, as she joins an esteemed panel of congressional leaders, health experts, advocates, and industry voices for this important conversation held in conjunction with the CBCF 55th Annual Legislative Conference.

This timely discussion will focus on advancing cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, research, and equitable access to care in Black communities.

Join Dr. Freeman and fellow leaders as they explore how we can continue moving cancer care forward and work toward better outcomes for our communities.

The National Medical Association’s Professional Development Series (PDS) has kicked off at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference, and we’re excited to share a few photos from today’s program!

Our members, leaders, and partners are coming together for meaningful conversations around vaccine confidence, clinical trials and rare disease innovation, nutrition, movement and cardiometabolic health, and generational health.

Take a look at some of the moments from today and stay tuned for more from NMA PDS 2026!

📢 IMPORTANT ROOM UPDATE!

If you’re joining the National Medical Association Professional Development Series today at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference, please note our NEW ROOM LOCATION:

📍 ROOM 202A
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging day of professional development and important conversations around vaccine confidence, clinical trials, rare disease innovation, cardiometabolic health, and generational health.

Please share this update with colleagues who are attending!