NHMA Florida ChapterAnnual Meeting2026

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From a dark parking lot at 6 AM to the last hug at the backdrop. Turn it up in your imagination, or scroll down for the voices of the day.

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Voices of the day

One moment from every session, from the opening remarks to the final word. Tap play, sound on.

Welcome & Opening Remarks8:15 AM · Luis Isea Mercado, MD, FACPThat inspiration, that moment that says, “You know what? I can make this happen.”… All of this is being set up because we want to help all of you succeed.See the session
Plenary Keynote8:30 AM · Luis I. Rodriguez, MD, FASAIf you are not at the table discussing things, you are what’s being discussed at the table.See the session
Exercise is Medicine in the GLP-1 Era9:30 AM · Cindy Sierra, MDThere is a gap in physical activity in the Latino community in the United States.See the session
Men’s Health Across the Lifespan10:00 AM · Panel Q&AAround 20 to 30% of men, 60 years and younger, with prostate cancer have a PSA in the normal range.See the session
Immunization Updates in Primary Care11:00 AM · Claudia Landaeta, MDI want you to acknowledge before you give the facts… They feel heard, they feel understood, and everything changes.See the session
Hereditary Cancer & ctDNA Monitoring11:30 AM · Gisell Kasmaii, BSN, RN, OCN · Presented by NateraThis is where we go ahead and take a look at family history, and we are assessing the risks of your patients.See the session
Match Ready12:45 PM · Panel · Presented by AdventHealth GMEIf they see you’re holding your phone, they’re going to go to the PD and say, “She wasn’t interested.” So it’s not only that one-to-one.See the session
Wellness Across the Medical Journey1:45 PM · PanelLook at them in the eyes and say: I see you.See the session
The Physician’s Wealth Journey2:15 PM · Panel · Presented by TruistMy answer to that is quite simple: ask questions… Everybody’s situation is so unique.See the session
Dairy’s Role in Peak Health3:15 PM · Tony Castillo, MS, RD, LDN · Presented by Dairy Council of FloridaI know that 3:15 slump comes every single day… it’s something that we need to beat.See the session
Gaps in Preventative HIV Care3:45 PM · Susan Spivey-O’Neal, PharmD · Presented by Gilead SciencesPrimary care, OB-GYNs, pediatricians are going to have to start talking to their patients about HIV prevention.See the session
Oral Presentations5:15 PM · Alfredo Pérez Tagle Tejeda, MDI want you to participate, to be engaged.Meet the presenters
Closing Remarks6:05 PM · Veronica M. Zoghbi, MD, FASAWe really want to create community… successful Hispanic doctors, so we can have more representation everywhere.

From the poster hall

What this community means

Joselin Navas, MDPoster presenterPara mí significa unión… Que tenga paciencia y que no se rinda. Sí se puede.To me it means unity… Be patient and don’t give up. It can be done.Read the abstract
Yaeucly Andreina Rodriguez, MDPoster presenterInsistir, persistir, resistir y nunca desistir. Definitivamente esa es la clave.Insist, persist, resist and never give up. That is definitely the key.Read the abstract

Moments in motion

From sunrise to the last session

Short clips from across the day. Tap any clip to watch it larger.