Thursday, March 16, 2017

NMA Conference April 7-9, 2017


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You Are Invited to the 
NMA Region V Conference
Join us for learning and networking in San Antonio, Texas. The National Medical Association Region V Conference is one of the most significant gatherings of thought leaders and practitioners today in the field of healthcare. NMA Region V will be showcasing its rich history and commitment to access, innovation, and engagement. The conference will feature topics aligned with NMA Region V's goal of eradicating health disparities, improving community health, and preparing physicians and practitioners to successfully navigate the ever changing healthcare system. 
Eleanor Lisbon, MD
NMA Region V, Chair


Speaker Highlights 
Violence & Medicine

Dr. Lawson is the Associate Dean for Health Disparities at the Dell Medical School and Director of Community Health Programs and a Professor at Huston-Tillotson University, where he leads the Sandra Joy Anderson Community Health and Wellness Center. He is also UT Austin's institutional representative for the Health Disparities Education, Awareness, Research and Training (HDEART) Consortium. Dr. Lawson will lead a discussion on violence and medicine specifically the impact of adverse experiences and the impact on chronic diseases, mental illnesses and early death. 


Speaker Highlights
The Dash Difference

Proven to lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels and improve heart health, DASH has also been named the No. 1 diet by
US News & World Report seven years in a row.  Join us for an interactive, informative and engaging cooking demonstration with DASH expert Cindy Kleckner, RDN, LD, FAND.  Friday, April 7th, conference dinner program at Casa Hernan in San Antonio. 


Hotel Accommodations 
306 West Market Street,
San Antonio, Texas 78205
210.298.8058 | Hotel Contessa

Room Rate: $229 (Until March 8, 2017)
Code: NMA Region V


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Exhibitors & Sponsorship Opportunities 
For more information on how to be become a partner of the 2017 NMA Region V Conference through exhibiting or sponsorship, contact Derek Lewis II at



For more information about the conference contact Derek Lewis II, at edregion5nma@gmail.com. To register the click link below. Follow us on twitter at #nmaregionvsanantonio 


National Medical Association Region V, 8403 Colesville, Silver Spring, MD 20910