Trending...
- Warrant Activity, AVERSA™ Progress and a Potentially Transformative Fall Take Center Stage: Nutriband Inc. (N A S D A Q: NTRB)
- Santa Your Way Announces Official 2026 Q4 Holiday Tour: Booking Open For Santa, The 5-star Grinch, And Dual Character Experiences Nationwide
- Gary Bernstein Expands Media Leadership Role With Senior Strategic Advisor Appointment To Blacksun Private Equity
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - ncarol.com -- Health is for EveryBODY is excited to announce that Shamekka Marty, a distinguished patient advocate, Lupus survivor, and cybersecurity professional, has joined the campaign as an official ambassador. With a long-standing commitment to advocating for marginalized communities, particularly those with chronic and rare diseases, Shamekka brings invaluable experience and passion to the Health is for EveryBODY mission.
As a leader in health equity, Shamekka has devoted her career to improving healthcare access for those who are underserved or underrepresented. Having personally navigated the challenges of Lupus, kidney disease, and several other autoimmune conditions, her advocacy efforts have inspired many individuals facing similar health battles. A tireless advocate for patient-centered care, she also champions the use of technology, particularly AI, to ensure that healthcare systems are equitable and responsive to patient needs.
"I am honored to join Health is for EveryBODY as an ambassador," said Shamekka Marty. "I've spent my life fighting for better care and support for those living with chronic conditions, and this campaign's commitment to health equity aligns perfectly with my personal mission. We all deserve access to healthcare that values us as individuals, and I am excited to work alongside such a dedicated team to help create that change."
More on ncarol.com
"We are excited to welcome Shamekka and her vast patient experience as part of the Health is for EveryBODY campaign, said Burgess Harrison, NMHA Executive Director. "Her journey and life experience will be invaluable as we seek to increase awareness of health issues, and help people become informed healthcare consumers," continued Harrison.
Shamekka's journey, which began at the age of 10 as a caregiver for her family members with severe health conditions, has shaped her advocacy work. Overcoming her own health challenges, including a stroke, a hysterectomy, and a kidney transplant in 2023, she has emerged as a powerful voice for patient empowerment and resilience. As an influential speaker, author, and social media presence, she continues to educate and inspire others, reminding us that strength through adversity is possible.
Under the umbrella of Health is for EveryBODY ambassador, Shamekka will continue to focus on raising awareness about the disparities in healthcare, particularly for Black women and those with chronic illnesses. She will work to amplify the voices of underserved communities, advocate for patient-centered policies, and encourage individuals to take an active role in their own health journeys. Her involvement will include speaking at conferences, collaborating with healthcare leaders, and sharing her personal experiences to create a more inclusive healthcare system.
More on ncarol.com
About the National Minority Health Association (NMHA):
The National Minority Health Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1988. The NMHA delivers on its mission of health equity through innovative programs, including Equity for All, Health is for EveryBODY™ (www.healthisforeverybody.org), Operation Healthy You™, and The Art Alliance, among others. The lack of health equity in underserved, marginalized, and hard-to-reach communities translates into lost lives, adverse health outcomes, higher costs, diminished productivity, and declines in quality of life and well-being for everyone. For more information, visit www.thenmha.org. Learn how the NMHA is expanding health awareness and access with music as medicine. If you are a business and wish to support NMHA health programs with each sale, go to ChipIn. Show your support with a t-shirt.
As a leader in health equity, Shamekka has devoted her career to improving healthcare access for those who are underserved or underrepresented. Having personally navigated the challenges of Lupus, kidney disease, and several other autoimmune conditions, her advocacy efforts have inspired many individuals facing similar health battles. A tireless advocate for patient-centered care, she also champions the use of technology, particularly AI, to ensure that healthcare systems are equitable and responsive to patient needs.
"I am honored to join Health is for EveryBODY as an ambassador," said Shamekka Marty. "I've spent my life fighting for better care and support for those living with chronic conditions, and this campaign's commitment to health equity aligns perfectly with my personal mission. We all deserve access to healthcare that values us as individuals, and I am excited to work alongside such a dedicated team to help create that change."
More on ncarol.com
- Alvear Homes Explains NC vs. SC Property Taxes for Charlotte-Area Homebuyers in 2026
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Lee's Summit, MO Opens to Guests
- Shanghai Chengwei Semiconductor Equipment Launches High Precision Laboratory Central Gas Supply System
- Your Local Pro Expands National Service Network to 273+ Locations Across Plumbing, Cleaning, Landscaping and Hydrovac
- Acuvance Coker Study Finds Experience, Not Supply, Is the Biggest Advanced Practice Provider Workforce Challenge
"We are excited to welcome Shamekka and her vast patient experience as part of the Health is for EveryBODY campaign, said Burgess Harrison, NMHA Executive Director. "Her journey and life experience will be invaluable as we seek to increase awareness of health issues, and help people become informed healthcare consumers," continued Harrison.
Shamekka's journey, which began at the age of 10 as a caregiver for her family members with severe health conditions, has shaped her advocacy work. Overcoming her own health challenges, including a stroke, a hysterectomy, and a kidney transplant in 2023, she has emerged as a powerful voice for patient empowerment and resilience. As an influential speaker, author, and social media presence, she continues to educate and inspire others, reminding us that strength through adversity is possible.
Under the umbrella of Health is for EveryBODY ambassador, Shamekka will continue to focus on raising awareness about the disparities in healthcare, particularly for Black women and those with chronic illnesses. She will work to amplify the voices of underserved communities, advocate for patient-centered policies, and encourage individuals to take an active role in their own health journeys. Her involvement will include speaking at conferences, collaborating with healthcare leaders, and sharing her personal experiences to create a more inclusive healthcare system.
More on ncarol.com
- Uk Financial Moonshot Token™ Robinhood-chain Goes Live On Tokpie Exchange Tomorrow, With Solana Side Of UKFLMS To Follow In Global Listing Expansion
- KayeDinero Took Her Voice Off the Beat — And Says the Music Got More Personal
- Solid Earth's new "Welcome to Real Estate" campaign introduces RealtyID™: Know Before Your Open the Door
- KayeDinero Didn't Stop Writing. She Stopped Putting Words on the Beat
- Radio Drive's New Album Walk With Me Delivers Two GRAMMY® Submissions Across Rock and Alternative Categories
About the National Minority Health Association (NMHA):
The National Minority Health Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1988. The NMHA delivers on its mission of health equity through innovative programs, including Equity for All, Health is for EveryBODY™ (www.healthisforeverybody.org), Operation Healthy You™, and The Art Alliance, among others. The lack of health equity in underserved, marginalized, and hard-to-reach communities translates into lost lives, adverse health outcomes, higher costs, diminished productivity, and declines in quality of life and well-being for everyone. For more information, visit www.thenmha.org. Learn how the NMHA is expanding health awareness and access with music as medicine. If you are a business and wish to support NMHA health programs with each sale, go to ChipIn. Show your support with a t-shirt.
Source: National Minority Health Association
Filed Under: Health
0 Comments
Latest on ncarol.com
- Bank Statement Loans Up to $30 Million: Lendmire Announces High-Net-Worth Financing
- NYC Big Book Award Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Announcement of 2026 Winners
- Regional Magazines Shine at IRMA Awards
- Nearly Two Years After Helene, KayeDinero Films Asheville's French Broad From Above
- Asheville Producer KayeDinero Says "Human Error" Is the Point in the AI Music Era
- Matt Zavala of Zavala Law, PC Selected to the 2027 Super Lawyers List
- KayeDinero's "Glizzy Glock" Isn't What You Think — It Started With Late-Night Hot Dogs
- Sawgrass Ford President Attributes Dealerships Success to Long-Term Employees
- Ragin' Cajun Announces New Cheeseburger Seasoning on National Cheeseburger Day
- Warrant Activity, AVERSA™ Progress and a Potentially Transformative Fall Take Center Stage: Nutriband Inc. (N A S D A Q: NTRB)
- Santa Your Way Announces Official 2026 Q4 Holiday Tour: Booking Open For Santa, The 5-star Grinch, And Dual Character Experiences Nationwide
- Put Your Herd on Your Phone: Kiko Nation Makes Livestock Management Simple
- Future Intelligence Think Tank Surpasses 1,000 Members Exploring Human and Artificial Intelligence
- Gary Bernstein Expands Media Leadership Role With Senior Strategic Advisor Appointment To Blacksun Private Equity
- Headline: House of Nova Paints Every Face in Gold at New York Fashion Week
- Can Government Operate Better Through Innovation?
- Michael H. Kaplan Advocates for Seriously Injured Colorado Workers Who Need In-Home Care
- She Writes Python and Produces Music. KayeDinero Has a Question About AI Artists
- Infinity Infusion Solutions Named Finalist for D Magazine's D CEO 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards
- There and Back comes to Hillsborough

