Health Foundation of South Florida Announces Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. as Keynote Speaker for 2026 Black Health Summit in Miami

Miami will host an upcoming milestone in health equity as Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., newly installed President of the National Medical Association — America's oldest organization representing Black physicians — will serve as keynote speaker at the 2026 Black Health Summit. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Mitchell, a renowned forensic pathologist and President of Howard University Hospital, brings a powerful voice on systems change and intergenerational leadership to South Florida's most influential health equity summit. His insights will inspire lasting transformation in public health, medicine, and policy across the region.

The Black Health Summit is a leading gathering of local leaders, health professionals, and youth advocates focused on advancing justice and community well-being. More information, including registration details, will be announced in early 2026. To learn more about the Health Foundation of South Florida and the Black Health Summit, visit hfsf.org.

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