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Home » 2022 » August

Monthly Archives: August 2022

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Broadcast Local Nursing Support Following Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

by Hannah Noel
Published August 24, 2022

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A Win for Climate, Health and Still Room for Growth

by ANHE
Published August 9, 2022

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Nurses Call on the Biden Administration to Move Forward with …

by Cara Cook
Published August 4, 2022
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Nurses are speaking out: Congress must pass a fair Nurses are speaking out: Congress must pass a fair Farm Bill that protects public health, supports farmers, and builds a more sustainable food system. 🌱🏥

Health professionals see the impacts firsthand—and they’re urging action now. #FarmBill #PublicHealth 

Read the full press release here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/9HMo6
NEXT WEEK: Diesel pollution and climate change are NEXT WEEK: Diesel pollution and climate change are urgent public health threats with direct impacts on respiratory, cardiovascular, and overall community health. Nurses are uniquely positioned on the front lines of care to recognize, address, and advocate against these environmental risks.

This webinar, hosted on the anniversary of the release of the Clearing the Air Report in Pennsylvania, will explore how diesel emissions contribute to poor air quality and health disparities, the growing health impacts of climate change, and why nursing leadership is essential in driving change. Participants will gain practical insights on education, advocacy strategies, and ways to integrate environmental health into clinical practice.

Join us on Tuesday, May 5th, 11 AM EDT to learn how PA nurses can play a critical role in protecting patient health and advancing a cleaner, healthier future.

register here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/Y5NCr
The American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of the The American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of the Air” report is out, and the findings are clear: nearly half of all children in the U.S. are growing up breathing unhealthy air. 

152 million people of all ages live in areas with unhealthy ozone or particle pollution, and recent rollbacks of air pollution standards threaten progress. 
This Earth Day, we’re joining the call to urge EPA to return to their mission of protecting human health and the environment. Children’s health depends on it. 
 
See how your community scored (link in bio): https://zurl.co/zdsl2
ANHE's 2025 Annual Report is here! Last year refl ANHE's 2025 Annual Report is here!

Last year reflects what’s possible when nurses lead—bringing their voices into national conversations, global spaces like COP30, and partnerships that are shaping healthier communities and a more sustainable future.

Inside, you’ll find stories, impact, and the growing momentum behind a movement rooted in environmental health and justice.

Read the full report (or use the link in our bio!): https://zurl.co/xxMTv
Nurses see the health impacts of environmental har Nurses see the health impacts of environmental harm every day, in our clinics, hospitals, and communities. From worsening air quality to toxic chemical exposure, these threats are not abstract. They are showing up in our patients.

That’s why we’re coming together for ANHE Virtual Hill Days on May 13–14. Join us to meet with legislators and advocate for clean air, safe water, climate action, and protections that put health first.

This is a critical moment to speak out against rollbacks that put communities at risk and to push for policies that protect both people and the planet.

Register and join us. Your voice matters. https://zurl.co/nLC3Q
Pennsylvania's DEHP ban has passed the Senate and Pennsylvania's DEHP ban has passed the Senate and is moving to the Pennsylvania House. Two other states, California and North Carolina, have already successfully passed legislation transitioning away from the use of DEHP in IV bags and tubing. 

Read more here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/cbzi5
TOMORROW! Join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy TOMORROW! Join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and Freedom Trainers on Wednesday, April 29 , 3–5 PM ET for a virtual training workshop: The Role of Nursing in Collective and Mass Noncooperation.

Learn about the role nurses can play in collective action and strategies for mass noncooperation.

Register (link in bio): https://zurl.co/ecWhl
🌍 Planetary health starts local. In this piece, An 🌍 Planetary health starts local.
In this piece, Ann M. Stalter, PhD, RN, M.Ed. shows why township decisions—from water to land use—are public health decisions.
Nurses belong in those rooms.

Read it here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/VGiIk 

#PlanetaryHealth #PublicHealth #NursesLead
TOMORROW! A core value of ANHE is community and su TOMORROW! A core value of ANHE is community and support of one another. In 2026, we are working on ways for ANHE nurses to come together in support of each other. That's why we've decided to host Nurse Led Healing Circles every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Join us!

Register today by using the link in our bio or heading to (link in bio): 

https://zurl.co/PAoiT
The First International Conference for the Just Tr The First International Conference for the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels is about to start in #santamarta - Colombia. With more than 50 countries participating, hopes are hight that this event could be the starting point of operating this transition. 

Learn more here: https://zurl.co/ikqdn
#ExtremeWeather News: A Super El Niño could form l #ExtremeWeather News: A Super El Niño could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights. The facts don’t lie: climate pollution only intensifies El Niño’s impacts. We need climate solutions that protect people now from extreme weather.
https://zurl.co/1sXq5
🚨 The EPA is delaying the enforcement of critical 🚨 The EPA is delaying the enforcement of critical air pollution protections. These standards keep our air safe by limiting harmful pollutants like ozone and particulate matter. Our communities will face worse asthma, heart & lung disease, and threats to children & seniors. We must stand up for clean air. #CleanAirNow 🌎💨
NEXT WEEK! A core value of ANHE is community and s NEXT WEEK! A core value of ANHE is community and support of one another. In 2026, we are working on ways for ANHE nurses to come together in support of each other. That's why we've decided to host Nurse Led Healing Circles every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Join us!

Register today by using the link in our bio or heading to (link in bio): 

https://zurl.co/PAoiT
We need to stop the Trump administration from turn We need to stop the Trump administration from turning every day into Scorched Earth Day. While they treat our lives as expendable, polluters are given a free pass to poison our air and water. Enough is enough.
NEXT WEEK! Join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy NEXT WEEK! Join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and Freedom Trainers on Thursday, April 29 , 3–5 PM ET for a virtual training workshop: The Role of Nursing in Collective and Mass Noncooperation.

Learn about the role nurses can play in collective action and strategies for mass noncooperation.

Register: https://zurl.co/5wlKi
Diesel pollution and climate change are urgent pub Diesel pollution and climate change are urgent public health threats with direct impacts on respiratory, cardiovascular, and overall community health. Nurses are uniquely positioned on the front lines of care to recognize, address, and advocate against these environmental risks.

This webinar, hosted on the anniversary of the release of the Clearing the Air Report in Pennsylvania, will explore how diesel emissions contribute to poor air quality and health disparities, the growing health impacts of climate change, and why nursing leadership is essential in driving change. Participants will gain practical insights on education, advocacy strategies, and ways to integrate environmental health into clinical practice.

Join us on Tuesday, May 5th, 11 AM EDT to learn how PA nurses can play a critical role in protecting patient health and advancing a cleaner, healthier future.
Climate change is impacting our communities every Climate change is impacting our communities every day, yet the Trump administration is pushing oil, coal and gas and making the problem worse. We are stronger together - join us this Earth Day to demand clean energy solutions and fight the climate crisis. #OurPowerOurPlanet
TOMORROW!! ANHE Research Forum on Thursday, April TOMORROW!! ANHE Research Forum on Thursday, April 23 at 3 PM ET!

Reimagining Research for Planetary Health: Indigenous Feminism, Two-Eyed Seeing, and Relational Approaches to Environmental Justice

Featuring Dr. Jeneile Ogimaakwe Luebke, PhD, CNS, RN.

Register today (link in bio): https://zurl.co/pbXBC
TOMORROW: A powerful new resource at the intersect TOMORROW: A powerful new resource at the intersection of climate and health is here.

Join us on April 22 at 2 PM ET for a virtual book launch with Katie Huffling and Susan B. Hassmiller, editors of "Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate."

Register today here or use the link in our bio:  https://zurl.co/Ehtj9

Co-hosted by ANHE and Sigma, this conversation will explore how nurses can lead in addressing one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time and what it takes to translate urgency into action across care settings and communities.

Attendees will also receive a discount code for up to 20% off the book.
Nurses see the health impacts of environmental har Nurses see the health impacts of environmental harm every day, in our clinics, hospitals, and communities. From worsening air quality to toxic chemical exposure, these threats are not abstract. They are showing up in our patients.

That’s why we’re coming together for ANHE Virtual Hill Days on May 13–14. Join us to meet with legislators and advocate for clean air, safe water, climate action, and protections that put health first.

This is a critical moment to speak out against rollbacks that put communities at risk and to push for policies that protect both people and the planet.

Register and join us. Your voice matters. https://zurl.co/AzjAD
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