Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association

Over the past 50 years, despite the substantial growth of the U.S. Hispanic population, representation of Hispanic faculty in medical schools remains disproportionately low. This disparity highlights the urgent need to enhance diversity within academic medicine. Read more from the Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association: doi.org/10.59867/nhma0407 #DiversityInMedicine #HispanicHealth #MedEd

Due to the Southern California wildfires, NHMA's 28th Annual Conference has been postponed to June 5-7, 2025, with the host site remaining unchanged at the Anaheim Marriott. NHMA's priority is now and will always be to maintain the safety of our members and the community, especially as they recover from this tragedy. We stand in solidarity with those affected—1 in 4 impacted are Latinos—and thank the first responders, volunteers, and community efforts for their tireless work. Registered attendees will receive updated details soon via email. To others who are still considering joining but have not yet registered, we hope you can join us in June as we continue advocating for Hispanic health. #NHMAAnnualConference #WildfireRelief #HispanicHealth

How can we improve communication, reduce patient anxiety, and enhance adherence in healthcare? Our Cultural Competency Guide explores these questions to promote trust and culturally responsive care. #CulturalCompetency #Healthcare" https://bit.ly/3BIDk3b

Midweek Journal Reading, Vol. XVII: While breast cancer is the second most common cancer among U.S. women, it is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Hispanic women, who are often diagnosed at younger ages and later stages compared to non-Hispanic White (NHW) women. For these patients, oral endocrine blocking therapy (EBT) is a standard adjuvant treatment for HR+ breast cancer, the most common subtype among Hispanic women. It significantly reduces recurrence and mortality but requires strict adherence over 5–10 years. Despite its proven benefits, only 36% of Hispanic survivors adhere to the recommended regimen, with higher non-adherence rates driven by side effects, safety concerns, limited access, and poor patient-provider communication. In this week's reading, the JNHMA explores these perceptions to address disparities in treatment and outcomes. Read the full journal entry here: doi.org/10.59867/nhma0404

Midweek Journal Reading, Vol. XVI: Searching for effective methods of addressing health disparities in underserved communities, could health fairs be a key tool in promoting equity and access? In this week's reading, the JNHMA looks at how community-based initiatives can help bridge gaps in healthcare that traditional medical settings might miss. This insightful piece highlights the role of culturally tailored health fairs in empowering the Hispanic population, fostering awareness, and providing access to essential resources. Read the full journal entry here: doi.org/10.59867/nhma0403

In Vol. 2, Issue 1 of the Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), which focuses on migrant health in the context of the ongoing crisis at the US-Mexico border, Dr. Bert E Johansson MD, PhD FAAP, JNHMA Editorial Board Member, wrote a timely piece emphasizing the medical struggles of migrants crossing the border. These migrants most often seek asylum from several conflicts in their home countries, including but not limited to political unrest, civil wars, economic oppression, and climate change. Read the editorial piece here: https://lnkd.in/esGHX9DS Read the full issue here: https://bit.ly/4fXq4q0

On behalf of the Editorial Board of the JNHMA, we thank our peer reviewers for making it possible to continue this effort across four publications. Our journal is stronger thanks to their dedication and expertise. Thank you! Follow our page and learn more about our journal at nhmamd.org/journal ~ Rene Alvarez, Gilbert Anaya, Clara Granda-Cameron, Richard Castillo, Daniel Jose Correa, Lina Diaz-Castro, Joanne Dempster, MD MHA, Denease F., Judith Flores MD FAAP, CHCQM, Joy Friedman, Ana Gamero, Danielle Gershon, Jahaira Lopez-Pastrana, Elizabeth Lee-Rey , MD , MPH, PAUL D LEVIN, Ronald Hall, Matilde Irigoyen, Sherief Mansi, Fran?ois Modave, Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, FACPM, Oscar Morey, Ngozi Nwankpa, MD, MHL, Gloria Pena, Monica Payares, MD FAAOS, JORGE I RAMALLO, Ana Sanchez Birkhead, RN, WHNP-BC, PhD, Juan Santamaria, Leonardo Seoane M.D., F.A.C.P., Alyssa Silver, Alexia Trevino, DIANA TORRES, Elizabeth Valencia, Ileana Vargas, Alejandra Zapien-Hidalgo, MD, MPH

Don't forget to vote! #LatinoVote #VotingAccess #PatientVoting #ElectionDay

Midweek Journal Reading, Vol. XV: Special Voting Edition The ability to vote is essential in advocating for policies that address health disparities, improve Latine and Hispanic communities' health outcomes, and is a critical determinant of community health and well-being. Still, the Latine electorate continues to face suppression, a challenge that also affects medical professionals and students. In this week's special voting edition reading of the JNHMA, we highlight the persistent barriers to voting faced by Latine medical professionals and their impacts on community health. Read the full journal entry here: doi.org/10.59867/nhma0401

Midweek Journal Reading, Vol. XIV: While medication adherence is a topic that has been studied extensively, medication concordance—a patients’ perceived understanding of medication specifics compared to their actual understanding—has received minimal attention in similar research studies. In this week's reading, the JNHMA looks at medication concordance in low-income, Hispanic patients at a volunteer clinic. Read the full journal entry here: https://bit.ly/3BLIR8V