Longtime physician Dr. Sammie I. Long formerly taught radiology as a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Alabama Medical Center. Engaged with several professional medical organizations, Dr. Sammie I. Long maintains membership with the National Medical Association (NMA). The association is preparing for its 116th Annual NMA Convention and Scientific Assembly in August. The conference is considered a leading forum for medical science and African American health, drawing attendance from health professionals across the country. Participants share their experiences and engage in scholarly discussions regarding medical advances and health policy priorities. In addition, the event allows attendees to expand their professional connections through a variety of networking opportunities. For its 116th gathering, the conference will bring healthcare providers together to explore innovative technologies and smarter forms of health care that save lives and prevent illness and disease. With an emphasis on collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach, it also equips participants with the necessary tools and support to foster a new culture of health. Attendees will also assist with the development of a National Action Plan for Health Equity, thereby encouraging involvement among all elements of the healthcare community. Scheduled events range from scientific programs and plenary sessions to presentation theaters and colleague networking lounges. The conference will also host a number of meetings and special programs, such as the NIH/NMA Fellows Program. Additionally, some activities will offer continuing medical education credits. Special events include the opening and awards session, the president’s installation, and many others. The conference will take place August 11-15, 2018, in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Sammie I. Long is a graduate of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. There, she received training for her career as a practitioner and educator of radiology. In addition to her professional endeavors, Dr. Sammie I. Long is a supporter of the American Heart Association. Well known for its commitment to promoting a heart-healthy lifestyle, the organization supports new legislation requiring restaurants to publish additional nutritional information on their menus.As of May 7, 2018, the FDA now requires restaurants with more than 20 locations to publish caloric information on their menus and menu boards. The law also applies to convenience stores and supermarkets that sell prepared foods. The regulations have been initiated in an effort to help Americans make better, more informed choices about the foods they eat. Studies show that when people eat out, they consume as much as 40 percent more calories than they would at home and often misjudge the amount of calories in the foods they select. Over time, the additional, unnecessary calories lead to obesity and other problems such as high blood pressure and chronic disease. When the caloric content is easily accessible, however, Americans will hopefully search for healthier options.Anticipating the change, many food producers have already started publishing the caloric content of their menu items. Many have also met with dietitians and others to discuss how to offer healthier options.In addition to publishing the calories contained in each item, restaurants are required to note that the recommended daily intake for an average person is 2,000 calories. They must also offer patrons supplemental nutritional information that covers total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, and protein.
An accomplished radiology professional, Dr. Sammie I. Long has shared her expertise with the next generation of medical professionals in roles such as clinical assistant professor of radiology at the University of South Alabama. An active member of her field, Dr. Sammie I. Long stays current through continuing medical education programs and her membership in professional groups such as the National Medical Association (NMA).The nation’s largest medical association dedicated to representing African-American medical professionals, the NMA currently serves more than 30,000 members through a combination of national and local programs, policy advocacy, and networking events. The organization also offers continuing medical education (CME) credits through the William E. Matory, Sr., M.D, Continuing Medical Education Program.CME options through the NMA include conference lectures, workshops, and symposia as well as web-based education alternatives. Many of the in-person CME events take place at the Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, where thousands of medical practitioners and researchers gather to share study findings and discuss health policy. The event features 25 specialty sections ranging from aerospace medicine to women’s health, with each offering workshops and lectures throughout the course of the convention.To learn more about CME at the Annual Convention, please visit www.nmanet.org/page/CME_Activities.
An accomplished radiologist and professor of radiology, Dr. Sammie I. Long possesses more than three decades of experience working in both clinical and educational environments across the United States. Over the years, Dr. Sammie I. Long has established relationships with various health-related organizations, including the American Heart Association.Last March, the AHA selected Robert J. Gropler, M.D., to serve as the new editor-in-chief of its journal, Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging. The online-exclusive journal, which has been in publication for a decade, specializes in featuring research that highlights new methods of diagnosing cardiovascular disease using new innovations in imaging. Some of the imaging methods studied in the journal include resonance angiography, cardiac computed tomography, and echocardiography. Dr. Gropler serves at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, as the senior vice chair and director of the radiological sciences division. He brings more than two and a half decades of experience in the field to his new role overseeing the journal.
