National Hispanic Medical Association

Lupus affects 1.5m Americans. Hispanic/Latina women are 2–3x more likely to develop it. Most people are diagnosed between 15–44. Women from racial & ethnic minority groups often face more complications. Talk to your doctor this #LupusAwarenessMonth. Info: bit.ly/BiogenLupusPage

NHMA and LATIMGS announce a new MOU that will strengthen the impact of both organizations. See and feel the impact of this new partnership in person at the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference, May 27–29, in the DC metro area: bit.ly/nhma2026 More info: bit.ly/nhmalatimgs

NHMA welcomes Dr. Gilbert Burgos, MD, MPH, as NHMA President. Members, partners, supporters & media can welcome Dr. Burgos' new presidency at the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference on May 27–29: bit.ly/nhma2026 To learn more about Dr. Burgos, visit bit.ly/NHMAPresident

The 2026 NHMA Annual Conference speaker lineup gets better! Hear from Dr. Paola Mina-Osorio, a Latina physician-scientist & biotech exec advancing Latino representation in health care & STEM. Register today to hear her keynote at the 29th Annual Gala: bit.ly/nhma2026

Dylan Brooks, Dr. Claudia T. Martorell & Chloe Delgado-Loving will discuss practical strategies for strengthening provider-patient relationships, reducing stigma and improving patient engagement and care adherence tomorrow, May 13, at noon ET. Join them: bit.ly/NHMAHIVPeerPan…

Meet Nikte Campo Lizama, a 2026 HLDF Fellow! Nikte earned his BS in Plant Sciences & MPH from Cornell, and has explored food systems, food insecurity & community well-being in Latino communities. He is passionate about advancing health equity through community-centered research.

Lupus can affect the joints, skin, kidneys & more. Spot symptoms like fatigue, a butterfly-shaped rash or hair loss early, and see a provider if symptoms persist. Learn about systemic/cutaneous lupus and read Nandan’s story: bit.ly/BiogenLupusPage #NHMAxBiogen | @biogen

Have you registered for the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference? May 15 is the deadline for conference registration and hotel room and exhibitor table reservations. Register by next Friday to join NHMA for three days of networking, education, advocacy and more: bit.ly/nhma2026

El lupus también puede afectar los riñones, no solo las articulaciones y la piel. ~40 % de personas con lupus eritematoso sistémico desarrollan nefritis lúpica, y pacientes hispanos pueden presentar una afectación más temprana o grave. Aprenda más: bit.ly/BiogenLupusPage

Nevada and Great Basin members: Join the NHMA Nevada Chapter tomorrow, May 7 for a meet & greet opportunity with Commissioner Mariluz Garcia! RSVP through the link below for full details and event location (food and beverages will be provided): bit.ly/NHMANVChapterMG

Lupus can affect your kidneys, not just your joints & skin. About 40% of people with systemic lupus develop lupus nephritis, & Hispanic patients may experience more severe or earlier kidney involvement. Learn more about lupus screening and kidney testing: bit.ly/BiogenLupusPage

NHMA members: Your voice matters. The NHMA Board of Directors election has been extended through next Friday, May 8. Visit bit.ly/2026nhmaelecti… and help shape the future of NHMA with 5 simple steps.

Representation saves lives. NHMA's Career Center supports diverse physicians & health care pros finding meaningful jobs. For employers, this means connecting diverse talent with the correct patient populations. Explore opportunities or post your opening: careers.nhmamd.org

Last call. Apps close tomorrow. Don’t miss your chance to join the Humana/CenterWell & NHMA Resident Physician Scholarship Program. 7 bilingual physician residents in FL will be selected to receive funding, mentorship & career development support. Apply: bit.ly/NHMAResidentSc…

Join NHMA on 5/13 at 12 pm ET for a webinar on building trust in HIV care, featuring Chloe Delgado-Loving, Dylan Brooks & Dr. Claudia Martorell. Gain practical strategies to strengthen relationships, reduce stigma & improve engagement. Register by May 13: bit.ly/NHMAHIVPeerPan…

Ya pasó la Semana Nacional de la Inmunización Infantil, pero no dejes pasar más tiempo sin protegerte a ti y a tu bebé. Varias vacunas —incluidas las del COVID-19, Tdap y hepatitis B— también se administran comúnmente durante el embarazo. Infórmate sobre estas vacunas hoy.

The Day 3, Pt. 2 schedule for NHMA's 2026 Annual Conference is out now! Our iconic closing dinner & awards gala returns to close out the event. For the full schedule, visit bit.ly/nhma2026agenda This conference won't wait. Register now & join May 27–29: bit.ly/nhma2026

The Day 3, Pt. 1 schedule for NHMA's 2026 Annual Conference is out now! View the full event schedule, including Day 3, Pt.2: bit.ly/nhma2026agenda Not registered yet? Be part of something impactful. Join NHMA May 27–29 for its annual conference: bit.ly/nhma2026

Meet Nicholas Marcell — originally from Glendale, Arizona, & a Class of 2026 HLDF Fellow! With a background in health services administration, government public health & rural community initiatives, Nicholas is committed to advancing health equity & improving health outcomes.

Be part of something impactful. Join NHMA May 27–29 in the Washington, DC metro area for its 2026 Annual Conference. Learn more about our Hispanic medical excellence event: bit.ly/nhma2026 View the agenda: bit.ly/nhma2026agenda