National Medical Association Celebrates Nearly 80 Years of Health Equity with Sold Out Fundraising Galas.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The National Medical Fellowships (NMF) hosted a beach party celebrating nearly eight decades of promoting health equity. Events, held in Los Angeles and Atlantathey nurture the spirit of generosity, nurturing a million dollarsas well as award ceremonies that highlighted the organization’s deep heritage and the dedication of its supporters. Acclaimed actors Don Cheadle and Bridgid Coulter Cheadle, We have Arnoldand Mariah HuQExecutive Producer and Co-Star of “Married to Medicine,” served as honorary chairs or guest committee members. Journalist and writer Elaine Welterothas well as Beatrice Dixon of Honey Pot, were recognized for their unwavering love and remarkable contribution to health and wellness.

The Los Angeles gala, held in Versailles-an inspired venue, featuring an evening of motivational speeches, awards presentations and great entertainment. This event was honored Recipient of the NMF Imagineer Award Elaine Welteroth of birthFUND, Recipient of the NMF Leadership in Health Award Alisahah Jackson, MDpresident of the Lloyd H. Dean Institute for Human Kindness & Health Justice, and Recipients of the NMF Medical Education Award Charles R. Drew University School of Medicine and Scienceand Angle FrameMD, MSSmedical director of clinical education at AltaMed. Acclaimed actors Don Cheadle and Bridgid Coulter Cheadle served as honorary seats, whereas Dr. Nana B. Before ManningMD, MPH, MPAfounder and chief medical officerr of Shared Harvest Foundation, actor We have Arnold and Zenay Arnold of the We Win Foundation, Wright Lassiter, IIICEO of CommonSpirit Health, Dr. Efrain TalamantesCOO of AltaMed (presenting sponsor of the evening along with Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles), and humanitarians Doctor. Ludlow and Ruth Crearyfounders of the Creary Family Foundation, serve on the hospitality committee. Their creativity, generosity, and dedication ensured the event raised funds and engaged many of the first donors to support the NMF project.

The Atlanta The gala, a soft-spoken affair, began with a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice for his ten-year presidency Morehouse School of Medicine. The event also honors the legacy of health equity advocates such as NMF Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients Louis SullivanMDthe chairman of Sullivan’s Covenant Transforming the Health Professions, and community leader Mrs. Eva Ginger Sullivan, Esq., Recipient of the NMF Corporate Imagineer Award Beatrice Dixon, CEO, co-founder, and chief creative officer of HoneyPot, and Recipient of the NMF Medical Education Award Valerie MallettMD, MMMmain administrative officer of Others in Common Alliancyes. John A. JohnsonMD, MBA, FACPthe event sponsor’s chief medical officer, Government Employees’ Health Associationand Valerie Montgomery RiceMD, FACOG, the president of Morehouse School of Medicine served as honorary seats. An actor Maria HuQ of Bravo TV’s “Marriage and Medicine”, C. Anthony Mulrain, Esq., partner to Holland & Knight, and Linda Spradley DunnThe CEO and founder of Odyssey Media served on the guest committee. Together, they helped raise vital funds, introduce many new people to NMF, and empower attendees to give generously.

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“We were honored to recognize these individuals and their organizations for their tremendous work to transform health care, advance diversity, and create a just, healthy and prosperous society. and equality,” said. Michelle Davis, Esq.president and CEO of NMF. “Our galas are in Los Angeles and Atlanta It underscores the enduring strength of our mission, and we are deeply grateful for the unwavering support from our dignitaries, guests and sponsoring partners.”

Both events underscored NMF’s strong commitment to advancing the development of the healthcare workforce. The organization provides financial support to gifted medical students and creates career development opportunities for leaders transforming health care. NMF has also focused the wealth of their talents and lived experiences on its mission to find excellent, culturally competent, and compassionate care available to all communities.

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About National Medical Associations
National Medical Associations is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of the health care workforce so that everyone has a fair and reasonable opportunity to achieve their health status without regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status or geography. Founded in 1946, NMF seeks to eliminate health care disparities by increasing the number of diverse physicians and other health care professionals working to advance health equity. NMF provided the money $50 million scholarships and offers service-learning programs, mentorship opportunities and clinical research leadership training for underserved students and physicians, behavioral health and allied health professions.

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