The Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association (JNHMA) provides a forum for physicians and other healthcare professionals to share the unique and important issues that affect the Hispanic/Latino communities. The Journal’s mission is to serve as an educational hub for topics regarding public health, health equity, and the health of Hispanics and other underserved communities in the United States and abroad.

Latest Issue (Vol 3, Issue 1, June 2025)

We are witnessing changes in organizations that gave direction and guidelines in the practice of medicine, vaccines, contraception, and other important aspects of patient care.

The Journal offers a tribute to the late Dr. Benard Dreyer, a cherished colleague, mentor, and friend to so many in the pediatric community.

How to Increase Hispanics in Medicine through the Four Ps: Increase the Pool, Create Effective Pathways, Support Professional Development, and Change the Politics.

Although Hispanics make up just 6% of physicians, they are slated to be 31% of U.S. children by 2060. Here's how to remove the barriers to their representation in medicine.


This study evaluated the integration and effectiveness of skin of color resources in medical education in order to improve diagnostic accuracy and equitable patient care..

Return Rates of Non-invasive Forms of Colorectal Cancer Screening in a Central California Community Health Center

This article examines the difference in return rates using different modalities of non-invasive CRC screening in a community health center.


Socioeconomic Disparities During In-Patient Pain Management After Total Knee Replacement

This study analyzes socioeconomic disparities in postoperative pain management after total knee replacement.


This study examines whether such disparities exist between Hispanics and non-Hispanics receiving primary care in New Mexico for opioid use disorder co-occuring with other mental health disorders.



This article examines how television and social media were the primary sources of health information for Hispanics in the Midwest during Covid.

NHMA 30th Anniversary Leadership Summit Report

Here are the recommendations of a 2024 NHMA Leadership Summit for enhancing health education and culturally informed care, supporting physicians, and strengthening educational pathways.


The podcast, hosted by Dr. Judith Flores, is a forum that explores the trials and triumphs of providing health care for the newest populations seeking asylum in the U.S.

 


Editorial Board

Editors-in-Chief

Nereida Correa, MD, MPH, FACOG

Ana Maria Lopez, MD, MPH, MACP, FRCP (London)

Associate Editors

Bert Johannsson, MD, PhD, FAAP

Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD, FACP, FAPCR, CMQ

Nora Esteban-Cruciani, MD, MS, FAAP

Managing Editor

Priscilla Totten


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Download past editions: 

Vol. 1, Issue 1, April 2023

Vol. 1, Issue 2, Nov. 2023

Vol. 2, Issue 1, April 2024

Vol. 2, Issue 2, Oct. 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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The JNHMA is accepting new submissions for our next edition.
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