NHMA issues timely policy statements in response to emerging national issues that impact Latino health. These statements reflect our commitment to health equity, a diverse and inclusive health workforce and advancing women’s health through evidence-based policy and advocacy. 
WASHINGTON, January 28, 2026 - American Academy of Pediatrics’ Evidence Based Immunization GuidelinesNHMA strongly supports the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) 2026 immunization schedule and its continued commitment to science-driven guidance to protect the health of children across the United States. Read our full statement here. 
WASHINGTON, January 27, 2026 - Recent ICE Activity in Minnesota Federal Vaccine Policy ChangeNHMA is deeply concerned by recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Minnesota and throughout the country, and the growing impact the agency’s actions are having on community safety, public trust and access to health care. Read our full statement here. 
WASHINGTON, January 9, 2026 - Recent Federal Vaccine Policy ChangeNHMA is deeply concerned with recent federal changes to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule. The announcement on January 5, 2026, reduces the number of recommended vaccines, from 17 to 11 routinely recommended for all children and shifts several historically universal protections into a “shared clinical decision-making” or limited high-risk recommendations. Read our full statement here. 
WASHINGTON, December 5, 2025 - ACIP’s Decision on Newborn Hepatitis B VaccinationNHMA is strongly concerned with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) decision today to recommend delaying, rather than universally administering, the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns whose mothers test negative. Read our full statement here. 
WASHINGTON, October 1, 2025 -National Latino Physician DayNHMA celebrates the vital contributions of Latino physicians, who advance health equity and provide culturally sensitive care. While Latinos make up nearly 20% of the U.S. population, they represent less than 7% of practicing physicians. NHMA is committed to empowering Latino physicians, supporting pipeline programs, and advocating for policies that promote workforce diversity. Read our full statement here. 
WASHINGTON, August 6, 2025 -Bipartisan Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) to Improve Access to CareNHMA supports the introduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA), and Gwen Moore (D-WI). Read our full statement here. 
WASHINGTON, August 4, 2025 -Protection of U.S. Preventive Services Task ForceNHMA expresses deep concern over reports that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.Kennedy Jr. may dismiss members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The task force has provided trusted, evidence-based recommendations for more than 40 years, shaping preventive care for conditions such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, obesity and mental health. Read our full statement here. 
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