The National Medical Association

Join us in Tupelo, Mississippi, for the Magnolia State Professional Association (MSPA) Conference, where healthcare professionals, community leaders, and advocates will come together under the theme:

"Collaboration: Celebrating Our Past, Engaging the Present, and Investing in the Future."

The National Medical Association is proud to share that Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., 126th President of the National Medical Association, will be in attendance and serving as the keynote speaker during the Allen–Dumas–Harrison–Brown–Pillars Awards Luncheon on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

We are also excited that Dr. Virginia Caine, Past President of the National Medical Association, will be participating as a featured presenter, sharing her expertise on preparing for the rapidly changing healthcare landscape and the opportunities and challenges facing healthcare professionals today.

This outstanding conference will feature educational sessions, leadership development, networking opportunities, health equity discussions, and recognition of excellence in medicine while bringing together professionals committed to advancing healthcare throughout Mississippi and beyond.

📍 Cadence Arena Conference Center
Tupelo, Mississippi
📅 June 11–14, 2026

We look forward to connecting with colleagues, partners, and future leaders as we continue working toward healthier communities and a stronger healthcare workforce.

Protecting the health of Black children requires education, access, prevention, and trusted voices in healthcare.

The NMA is proud to highlight an important article from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases featuring insights from Dial Hewlett, Jr., Chair of the NMA Vaccine Task Force. Dr. Hewlett continues to be a leading voice in advancing vaccine education, promoting health equity, and helping families make informed decisions to protect their children from vaccine-preventable diseases.

As Black physicians, we remain committed to ensuring our communities have access to accurate, evidence-based health information that empowers families and improves health outcomes for future generations.

Read the full article: https://www.nfid.org/protecting-the-health-of-black-children/

Protecting the Health of Black Children Failure to understand the history of vaccine-preventable diseases risks dooming US children to again suffer needlessly from preventable infections

Congratulations to NMA and APA members .hines and on your graduation!

Today we celebrate the next generation of psychiatric leaders, including Dr. Kaleigh Wingate, incoming Psychiatry resident at Dartmouth, and Dr. Joselyn Hines, incoming Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellow at Morehouse.

Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to serving patients and communities are inspiring. We are proud to celebrate this important milestone and excited to see the impact you will make in medicine, psychiatry, and beyond.

Congratulations, doctors. The future is

NMA members are you celebrating a new medical school, residency, or fellowship graduation? Send us your picture or tag us!

It's Asthma Awareness month-time to raise awareness, take action, and help make a difference in the lives of the more than 27 million people in the US living with asthma.