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The NMA Region V Conference 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma was a powerful two-day gathering focused on advancing health equity and improving care in underserved communities. Featuring expert-led panels, engaging workshops, and sponsor-supported programming, the event brought together healthcare professionals and community leaders from across the region. A meaningful highlight included a visit to Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District—home of Black Wall Street—where attendees toured the Greenwood Cultural Center and Museum to honor the legacy of Black resilience and excellence. The conference concluded with a spirited trivia night on Greenwood Avenue, blending education, culture, and community in a celebration of progress and purpose.
NMA Region V Conference 2025 Tulsa
Videos
Honoring Legacy, Advancing Equity: NMA Region V Tulsa 2025
This video captures key moments from the NMA Region V Conference 2025 in Tulsa—a two-day experience centered on health equity, education, and community. From dynamic panels and workshops to a powerful visit to Black Wall Street and the Greenwood Cultural Center, the event honored history while advancing the future of care. The conference wrapped with a lively trivia night on Greenwood Avenue, showcasing the power of connection, culture, and purpose-driven leadership.
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Interviews
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Public Health:
Interventions to Improve Health Opportunities
In this interview, panelists from “Addressing Social Determinants of Health” share their perspectives on how targeted public health interventions can improve health outcomes and expand opportunity in underserved communities. Filmed at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025.
Clinical and Advocacy Approaches to Combat Chronic
Diseases in Southern Populations
This interview spotlights panelists from “Clinical and Advocacy Approaches to Combat Chronic Diseases in Southern Populations” at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. They share key insights on addressing chronic illness through both clinical care and community advocacy—emphasizing the need for culturally responsive strategies to improve outcomes across the South.
HIV Treatment, Prevention, and Aging The Roles and
Challengesfor Black Healthcare Providers
This interview features panelists from “HIV Treatment, Prevention, and Aging: The Roles and Challenges for Black Healthcare Providers” at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. They discuss the unique barriers and responsibilities faced by Black providers in HIV care, and the evolving needs of aging populations within affected communities.
Reimagining Access Public Health Solutions and Policy
Innovations for All Communities
This interview features panelists from “Reimagining Access: Public Health Solutions and Policy Innovations for All Communities” at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. They share insights on breaking down barriers to care and advancing equity through bold policy, innovative programs, and inclusive public health strategies.
Pipeline to Progress Cultivating and Preserving a Diverse
Workforce for Future Healthcare
This interview features panelists from “Pipeline to Progress: Cultivating and Preserving a Diverse Workforce for Future Healthcare” at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. They discuss the importance of mentorship, representation, and strategic investment in building a strong, diverse pipeline of healthcare professionals equipped to lead the future of medicine.
Pediatric Mental Health Addressing the Growing
Crisis in Diverse Communities
This interview features panelists from “Pediatric Mental Health: Addressing the Growing Crisis in Diverse Communities” at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. They explore the urgent challenges facing children’s mental health, particularly in underserved populations, and share strategies for early intervention, access, and culturally competent care.
Healing from the Inside Out Trauma-Informed
Approaches to Mental Health Care
This interview features panelists from “Healing from the Inside Out: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Mental Health Care” at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. They discuss the impact of trauma on mental health in marginalized communities and highlight compassionate, culturally responsive approaches to healing and long-term support.
Medicaid Sustain vs. Survive
This interview features panelists from “Medicaid: Sustain vs. Survive” at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. They dive into the future of Medicaid, addressing the policy, funding, and equity challenges that determine whether the program can truly support long-term, sustainable healthcare for vulnerable populations.
Reducing Disparities and Inequities in Women’s
Health Problems and Solutions
This interview features panelists from “Reducing Disparities and Inequities in Women’s Health: Problems and Solutions”at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. They discuss the systemic barriers impacting women’s health—especially among women of color—and share solutions rooted in advocacy, policy change, and culturally competent care.
Opportunities to Close the Nutrition Equity Gap Amplifying Cultural Relevance of Dairy Foods in Tackling Health Disparities
This interview features the presenter from “Opportunities to Close the Nutrition Equity Gap: Amplifying Cultural Relevance of Dairy Foods in Tackling Health Disparities” at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. The discussion explores how culturally relevant nutrition strategies—especially around dairy—can play a role in addressing diet-related health disparities in underserved communities.
Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials Strategies for Overcoming Barriers
This interview features the presenter from “Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials: Strategies for Overcoming Barriers”at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. The conversation focuses on actionable solutions to boost representation in research, tackle trust issues, and ensure equitable access to clinical trials for historically underserved populations.
Building Healthy Communities Advancing Health Opportunities
Across Populations Luncheon
This interview features Lauren Powell, PhD, following the panel “Building Healthy Communities: Advancing Health Opportunities Across Populations” at NMA Region V Tulsa 2025. Dr. Powell shares key takeaways from the luncheon discussion and highlights Biogen’s commitment to community-driven solutions that promote health equity and sustainable impact across diverse populations.