Jewish Orthodox Women’s Medical Association

The Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association (JOWMA), based in Cedarhurst, NY, is a comprehensive health education and advocacy organization serving the Orthodox Jewish community across the United States. JOWMA delivers culturally sensitive health information through multiple platforms, including in-person community education series at local centers, virtual webinars with live Q&A sessions, podcasts, and a free health hotline. The organization specializes in tailoring medical information to address community-specific health concerns, with dedicated programming in teen health, mental health, pediatrics, and women's health.

With a network of over 500 Jewish women physician volunteers representing specialists across nearly every medical field, JOWMA provides accessible, trustworthy health education designed by physicians who understand both the medical and cultural landscape of the Orthodox Jewish community. The organization operates multiple service branches, including community health engagement programs, mental health initiatives, infectious disease prevention programming, and printed educational materials distributed to hospitals serving Orthodox Jewish populations. JOWMA also maintains a physician support branch offering career advancement resources, CME-accredited Grand Rounds, networking events through city branch chapters, and pre-med committee programming. By serving as a liaison between the community and healthcare stakeholders including government agencies and major health departments, JOWMA bridges the gap between medical expertise and community needs, ensuring that health information is both accurate and culturally relevant for informed decision-making.