National Hispanic Medical Association

The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) is a non-profit organization focused on improving the health of Hispanic populations in the United States. It partners with government agencies, academic institutions, and community organizations to deliver research, training, and outreach programs targeting underserved Hispanic communities.

NHMA has received significant federal grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a wide range of public health initiatives. Key programs include the Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant, which has supported NHMA's Hispanic Leadership Fellowship for policy demonstrations and community outreach, as well as efforts to raise awareness and reduce emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19 among Hispanics. NHMA also receives funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the Let's Stop HIV Together campaign focused on HIV prevention and testing in Hispanic populations, and the Immunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information and Education program aimed at increasing vaccination rates through the VACUNAS! Sí Se Puede campaign. NHMA coordinates these programs by training physicians and community health workers, disseminating CDC guidance and best practices, hosting educational events and forums, leveraging media and communications platforms, and collaborating with partners like state health departments and local associations to deliver integrated health services and outreach to at-risk Hispanic communities.