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Welcome to the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA) Web site.

Our site provides information about NCEMNA, a national collaboration of ethnic minority nurse associations. The site provides announcements about NCEMNA's unique programs and activities, as well as direct links to each member association's Web site.

NCEMNA is a unified force advocating for equity and justice in nursing and health care for ethnic minority populations.

We give voice to 350,000 ethnic minority nurses and to the lived health experience of a constituency marginalized from mainstream health delivery systems. Visit What is NCEMNA? to learn more about our coalition and the work we do. If you are interested in becoming involved in NCEMNA projects, please fill out the NCEMNA Membership Application.  Currently NCEMNA is looking for Mentors and Mentees for its 2009 calendar year.  Click to apply for the 2009 NCEMNA Mentee or NCEMNA Mentor  opportunity.  Apply early! 

Thank you for visiting NCEMNA.org!

Betty Smith Williams, DrPH, RN, FAAN
President, NCEMNA

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7 25 2008 Omega-3s Display Surprising Effect on Wound Healing

Americans are urged to consume a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids because these fish-based polyunsaturated fats have been found to minimize inflammation and promote healing. Omega-3 supplements and foods fortified with omega-3s are widely available.

A new study, however, says that we may want to omit our omega-3 supplements a few days ahead of elective surgery in order to speed the healing process...
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7 25 2008 NCEMNA Congratulates: