A historical book, showcasing stellar accomplishments of renowned and legendary black physicians, is being developed by the National Medical Association (NMA) and OurHealth Media Network.
The organizations target health disparities and improved diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in minority populations with a valuable assessment tool.
Significant racial disparities exist for African American men diagnosed with prostate cancer. In fact, African American men have a 60% higher incidence of the disease and 2-fold higher mortality compared to other ethnic groups in the United States.
The National Medical Association has partnered with the Houston Medical Forum and MD Anderson Cancer Center/Department of Health Disparities Research to host “Partners in Health: How You Can Make a Difference in Medicine."
The nation is at a pivotal point in its history as it now looks to implement the Affordable Care Act. Dr. Cedric Bright is poised to be a clear and resounding voice for physicians and their patients