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To advance the
art and science of medicine for people of African descent through
education, advocacy, and health policy to promote health and wellness, eliminate health
disparities, and sustain physician viability.
Region III is one of six regions of the
National
Medical Association. The National Medical
Association was established in October of 1895 and is the largest and oldest
national professional organization representing over 25,000 African-American
physicians in the United States and the Virgin Islands. The members include
primary care physicians, medical sub-specialists and surgical specialists.
The NMA is geographically divided into six regions.
Region III includes the following states:
Alabama,
Florida,
Georgia,
Kentucky,
Mississippi,
North Carolina,
South Carolina, and
Tennessee.
Each of the states within Region III has local/city affiliate societies.
The National
Medical Association is committed to improving the quality of health among
minorities and disadvantaged people through its membership, professional
development, community health education, advocacy, research and
partnerships with federal and private agencies. Throughout its history the
National Medical Association has focused primarily on health issues
related to African Americans and medically underserved populations;
however, its principles, goals, initiatives and philosophy encompass all
ethnic groups.
The NMA is
committed to the elimination of health disparities and the promotion of
healthy lifestyles. We continue to be committed to improving the health
status and outcomes of minorities and the medically underserved. |
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