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138 Pages·2017·28.47 MB·English

JULY 29–AUG. 2, 2017
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RICHARD ALLEN WILLIAMS, M.D.
117th President of the National Medical Association
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HOME OF SIDNEY KIMMEL MEDICAL COLLEGE
O F F I C I A L C O N V E N T I O N
P R O G R A M B O O K *
EMPOWERING AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME
115TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND
SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 29 – August 2, 2017
2017 CONVENTION COMMITTEE
RichaRd allen Williams, m.d. – chaiR doRis BRoWne, m.d., mPh JudGe moRRis oveRstReet
maRtin hamlette, Jd, mha- co chaiR tRaci BuRGess, m.d., mPh helen kinaRd scott, dPa
BeveRly andeRson, Ph.d. camille a. claRe, m.d., mPh WaRRen stRudWick, m.d.
GeoRGe BaRnett JR., m.d. JeffeRy claRk, m.d. ciaRa talBot, m.d.
Gladys BRansfoRd, J.d. Joia cReaR-PeRRy, m.d. Rachel villanueva, m.d.
oliveR t. BRooks, m.d. edith PR. mitchell, m.d. mae s. Walton, m.s.
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The time has come, the Walrus said,
WELCOME
to the
to talk of many things,
115th AnnuAl Convention And SCientifiC ASSembly
Of shoes, and ships, and sealing wax,
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And Cabbages and Kings.
NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
lewiS CArroll, Alice in Wonderland
My Dear Colleagues:
Indeed the time has come for us to convene, congregate, cogitate, concentrate, and celebrate by
assembling here in Philadelphia to do what the Lord instructed us to do, for we are extremely
challenged, and the Lord sayeth, “Come now and let us reason together”. We are also invited in
scripture to develop a vision to help ourselves, for as it is stated in the Bible in Proverbs 29:18, “Where
there is no vision, the people perish”.
It is fitting that this meeting of our 122-year-old organization is being held in the nation’s birthplace and
in the city that many call the cradle of liberty and the City of Brotherly Love. This is where the Liberty
Bell was cast and the Constitution of the United States was written. I can personally bear witness to the comparatively
liberal characteristics of Philadelphia. I was born and raised 30 miles from here, in segregated Wilmington, Delaware,
and my black friends and family and I often sought to escape the prejudice and discrimination there by venturing north
to “Philly” where we could relax and enjoy a temporary respite from racial oppression. My parents also named me after
Bishop Richard Allen, a Delaware ex-slave who bought his freedom, changed his name from Negro Richard, founded the
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in 1794 and built Mother Bethel AME Church right here in Philadelphia in
the same year. So these are some of the many reasons why we as African American doctors should feel a sense of comfort
and shared identity here in this city.
These are challenging times for our vaunted organization and for all of the thousands of constituents and patients whom
we represent. We are being confronted by the forces of Donald Trump, who is promoting wealth care for the few rather
than health care for the many. His plans in attempting to repeal the benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and to
replace it with the so-called American Health Care Act (AHCA) threaten to remove health insurance coverage from 25 to
30 million people according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, 6 to 8 million of whom are black. It is not
an exaggeration to say that this would be a death sentence for thousands of people who lives were saved by the ACA--an
estimated and documented 80,000 lives over the past four years!
During this time when we are convening and discussing medical and scientific issues, we need to spend some time
strategizing how we should oppose Trump Care and all of the bad things that it involves. We must focus on health policy
issues and recognize that resolving this challenge facing us will require political, legal, and social involvement. That is
why I have chosen a person who has knowledge and wisdom in these areas to present to us in the Dr. Edward C. Mazique
Symposium, our most prominent forum for discussing healthcare matters impacting the African American community.
My colleagues, the stars are aligning in our favor, and we have every reason to be optimistic based on recent political
developments at the White House that we will prevail in our quest to achieve justice in healthcare delivery for our people.
However, we must not be complacent. This is the time for action and for us to plan during this NMA Convention to
empower African American healthcare one community at a time. It has been my honor and pleasure to lead the National
Medical Association up to this point in accomplishing that goal, and I have every confidence that my successor, Dr. Doris
Browne, will carry the fight in the proud NMA tradition. Thank you for giving me the privilege of serving you.
Richard Allen Williams
Richard Allen Williams, M.D.
117th President
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
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GREETINGS:
It is my pleasure to join with the National Medical Association to welcome everyone to
Philadelphia for the Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly.
From sprawling parks and historical sites to top universities and exceptional medical facilities,
Pennsylvania is the ideal destination for individuals interested in rich history, recreation, and most
importantly, the sciences. Pennsylvania is among the country’s leaders in the life sciences, with world-
renowned research universities and hospitals, making it the perfect host for organizations and
conventions like the National Medical Association.The commonwealth’sacclaimed universities, such as
Carnegie Mellon University and Lehigh University, boast impressive science programs from biology to
earth science, while medical schools such as the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of
Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh are among the country’s top-ranking medical research
institutions.
Pennsylvania is proud to be joined by your esteemed organization, as the country’s largest and
oldest association,representing a network of over50,000 African American physicians and patients. The
National Medical Association’s boundless list of accomplishments in providing equality and fairness in
medicine, and while working to eliminate disparities in healthcare speak for itself. As a life sciences
leader ourselves, we are thrilled to be hosting such an influential organization.
As Governor, and on behalf of all citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I am pleased
to welcome everyone to the Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly. Please accept my best wishes
for a memorable event.

TOM WOLF
Governor
June 7, 2017
225 Main Capitol Building | Harrisburg, PA 17120 | 717.787.2500 | Fax [phone] | www.pa.gov
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Welcome to Philadelphia!
We are delighted to host the National Medical Association’s (NMA) 115th Annual Convention and
Scientific Assembly. We are honored that your accomplished organization has chosen to share its
success as the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the country with Philadelphia. As the city
known as the birthplace of American medicine, with innovation and medical contributions as part of our
fabric, we celebrate your organization’s storied history.
As an ideal destination for meetings and conventions, particularly those in the life sciences space,
Philadelphia prides itself on its countless offerings to organizations such as your own. Our city's history
boasts many medical firsts; and much like your organization, our institutions understand the role of
innovation in the medical sciences to improve the quality of health for all individuals. The Philadelphia
Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and our business development division, PHL Life Sciences, are
thrilled that you’ll be spending a few days with us, walking the halls of our state-of-the-art Pennsylvania
Convention Center and, once outside, immersing yourself in Philadelphia’s renowned culture. We are
here to ensure that you thoroughly enjoy your time with us and continue choosing Philadelphia as the
ideal city to host your organization.
And what better destination to host a major meeting or convention than Philadelphia. From the first
medical school to the first hospital, our city continues its impressive resume with institutions like The
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia which is one of the leading pediatric hospitals in the country and
Penn Medicine, ranked one of the top 10 best hospitals in the country specializing in cutting-edge
medical and scientific research. Our Life Science venues such as the Physick House and the Mutter
Museum highlight our city’s vast medical history and our focus on promoting Life Sciences, much like
your organization.
We hope you can explore our wonderful city and we wish you a productive and successful convention!

Julie Coker Graham John J. McNichol

President & CEO President & CEO
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Pennsylvania Convention Center

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