Leads Critical Discussion on Environmental and Social Injustices at NMA Convention and Scientific Assembly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, August 4, 2024

CONTACT: Monique LeNoir, 2022102470; mlenoir@aawellnessproject.org

African American Wellness Project Leads Critical Discussion on Environmental and Social Injustices at National Medical Association Convention and Scientific Assembly

WHAT/WHO:   The African American Wellness Project (AAWP) will lead  the Floyd Malveaux Symposium engaging in critical a discussion on environmental and social injustices at the National Medical Association (NMA) Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly in New York City on Monday, August 5^th. Dr. Michael LeNoir,Founder of AAWP, will moderate a panel entitled, “Environmental and Social Injustices, and AI: The Impact on African Americans.” 

Key speakers include:

* Rev. Al Sharpton: President and Founder of National Action Network

* Dr. Michael LeNoir: Moderator, esteemed allergist & AAWP Founder

* Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, M.D.: Discussing environmental justice and its impact on asthma

* Esteban G. Burchard, M.D., MPH: Covering race/ethnicity and lung function predictions

* Cheryl Walker-McGill, M.D., MBA, FAAAI: Exploring artificial intelligence in healthcare

* Toni Eyssallenne, MD, PhD: Deputy Chief Medical Officer, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

WHEN:                         Monday, August 5, 2024, 1:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

WHERE:                       New York Hilton Midtown, Gramercy Suite, New York City, NY