NMA Hosts DL Hughley

Washington, DC (I-Newswire) July 1, 2011 - (Silver Spring, Maryland) --- Most physicians and experts agree, laughter is good for your health! Studies have shown that laughter relaxes the body, boosts the immune system, triggers the release of endorphins and protects the heart. NMA’s prescription for your health is an evening with DL Hughley, Adele Givens and Don “DC” Curry.

The National Medical Association (NMA) brings highly acclaimed stand-up comedian DL Hughley to the Washington Convention Center in conjunction with their 2011 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly. “The NMA is ecstatic to bring the world’s leading physicians back to the nation’s capitol for our annual convention. We wanted to bring a great show to the area and welcome everyone to join us for an evening of laughter and we could think of no funnier comedian than DL Hughley to perform and host this event ” says Leonard Weather, MD President of the NMA.

NMA will host the 2011 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly on July 23-27, 2011 in Washington, DC. During this time NMA will highlight our “We Stand with You” initiative which unites African American physicians and patients around a singular goal of improving health. As a way to enrich the conference, empower and motivate the attendees and general public, NMA is hosting the “Laughter is Good Medicine” comedy show featuring DL Hughley along with Adele Givens and Don “DC” Curry.

This year’s “Laughter is Good Medicine” comedy show is Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 8:00pm-11:00pm at the Washington Convention Center. Headliner DL Hughley is one of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians in the United States. Hughley has been successful in television, film and radio arenas. Hughley is widely known for the docu-film “The Original Kings of Comedy” and his highly rated television sitcom, “The Hughleys” which aired on ABC. Hughley is known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian style.

"Do you ever wonder why our parents lived longer than we do? Because they laughed to keep from crying," says DL Hughley with his infamous chuckle. "Seriously, laughter is really good medicine and I am honored to perform for the NMA and the folks in DC, Maryland and Virginia. This is going to be a great show, with myself, Adele Givens and Don "DC" Curry, I'm just sayin'.

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About National Medical Association:
The National Medical Association is truly a NATIONAL association of minority physicians. The minority physician is present in literally in every US state and territory. The NMA corporate office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland adjacent to the nation’s capital. The organizational structure of the NMA provides an established national network of physicians with a powerful reach within communities across the nation. Our structure allows for national, regional, state and even more targeted initiatives.

The National Medical Association (NMA) is the oldest and largest non-profit professional, educational, and scientific organization in the United States representing African American physicians and the millions of multi-ethnic patients they serve.

Throughout its history the NMA has focused primarily on health issues related to African Americans and medically underserved populations, its principles, goals, initiatives and philosophy encompass all sectors of the population.

For more than 100 years, NMA has served as the conscience of the medical profession and is committed to:

1. Preventing the disease, disabilities and adverse health conditions that disproportionately impact minorities and other underserved populations.

2. Supporting efforts that improve the quality and availability of health care to underserved populations.

3. Increasing the representation, preservation and contribution(s) of persons of African descent in medicine.

Through its membership, professional development, community health education, advocacy, and research program and its activities with federal and private agencies and corporations, the NMA is committed to improving the health status and outcomes of minority and disadvantaged people.

MISSION:
To advance the art and science of medicine for people of African descent through education, advocacy and health policy, promoting health and wellness, eliminating health disparities and sustaining physician viability.

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