National Hispanic Medical Association

10/07/2025

National Health Literacy Month is meant to reinforce the fact that understanding health shouldn't be complicated.

Still, 1 in 10 people struggle with health literacy. At NHMA, we're working to ensure every Hispanic person has simple, culturally clear health information available and that health professionals can represent the communities they serve. When patients and providers understand each other, outcomes improves.

10/07/2025

Crisis epilépticas para personal escolar is a free, self-paced course in Spanish that has been culturally adapted for the Hispanic community. It equips educators and school staff with the tools to recognize and respond to seizures, helping create a safer and more inclusive environment for students with epilepsy.

This course supports the goals of Seizure Safe Schools legislation, a nationwide initiative advocating for seizure preparedness and safety in all U.S. schools.

Help school staff be better prepared to handle seizures with NHMA and the Epilepsy Foundation!

Este curso está diseñado para personas que trabajan con niños y jóvenes en entornos escolares. Ofrece una visión general sobre las crisis epilépticas y la epilepsia, los primeros auxilios en caso de crisis y los planes de acción.

10/06/2025

Join our NHMA Pennsylvania Chapter next Saturday, Oct. 18, for an elegant celebration highlighting the work and accomplishments of the last few years, taking place in the heart of Central Pennsylvania's premier winery.

Save your spot for a night of connection and celebration: nhmamd.org/2026pagala

10/06/2025

According to a new study, nearly half of people living with diabetes are not aware of their condition. Listen to Dr. Fabian Sandoval, an NHMA member and President & CEO of Emerson Clinical Research Institute, Inc., discuss this finding during a recent interview with Noticias Univision:

According to a new study, nearly half of people living with diabetes are not diagnosed or aware of their condition. Listen to Dr. Fabian Sandoval, President ...

10/03/2025

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate all breast cancer survivors and remember those who lost the fight. While the incidence rate in Hispanic women is about 26% lower than in non-Hispanic White women, the rate is slowly rising, and Hispanic women are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage due to lower screening rates and delays in care.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic and Latina women. This month, we encourage everyone to get tested and remind their family and friends to do the same.

10/03/2025

Looking to connect with top Hispanic and Latino professionals this Hispanic Heritage Month? Feeling inspired by Latino excellence following National Latino Physician Day? Grow your team with NHMA's job board today.

Featuring 19,000+ resumes as of Sept. 2025 and flexible job posting packages for every need, NHMA's job board is the best place to grow your workforce.

Visit careers.nhmamd.org for more information.

10/03/2025

¿Sabías que hay un riesgo genético del corazón especialmente frecuente en la comunidad dominicana? Una mutación, asociada con una enfermedad progresiva y potencialmente mortal, tiene una prevalencia entre adultos dominicanos en EE.UU. mucho mayor que en otros grupos latinos.

Lee más en El Diario Nueva York: https://bit.ly/48L429r

10/02/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The National Hispanic Medical Association stands in solidarity with survivors of all abuse and honors their strength and resilience.

If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, please remember that help and resources are available. NHMA encourages all our members and followers to be a support system for those in need.

10/02/2025

Central Valley members, don't forget to join our Central Valley, CA Chapter this Saturday, October 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. PT for a Tacos and Tequila Mixer & Membership Drive!

Meet or reconnect with like-minded physicians and HCPs in your area while getting involved with your local NHMA chapter and enjoying great food and drinks!

Register soon! https://bit.ly/48LitdE

10/02/2025

Missed our latest webinar? Curious about how physicians can collaborate with Community Health Workers (CHWs) to improve HIV prevention and patient care? Let our infectious disease experts answer your questions in our latest YouTube webinar recap!

Watch now: https://bit.ly/46ORFXc

10/02/2025

From facing stigma and a fear of HIV diagnosis to being a loud and proud advocate for HIV awareness, prevention and medical research, Yuri Velasquez overcame many internal and external challenges to be where he is today.

Read his inspiring story in MD Newsline today: bit.ly/3IKZ9CO

10/01/2025

On National Latino Physician Day, NHMA honors the role Latino physicians play in caring for and improving the health outcomes of countless diverse communities across the United States. These physicians overcome obstacles, setbacks and systemic disparities to become pillars of culturally concordant, scientifically backed patient care.

Make no mistake — this is real medicine. This is real health care. This is Latino excellence.