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Press Release! Young people and people of color pay the …

by Milagros Elia

Published July 1, 2026

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The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Monsanto v.

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Monsanto v. Durnell could have lasting consequences for patients, communities, and environmental health protections.

Join ANHE on Wednesday, July 16 at 3:00 PM ET for a timely discussion on what this ruling means for pesticide accountability, public health, and nursing advocacy. Featuring Geoff Horsfield, Legislative Director at Environmental Working Group.

Register today (link in bio): https://zurl.co/DNb7C

Young people and communities of color should not b

Young people and communities of color should not be forced to pay the price when coal ash cleanup is delayed.

Coal ash pollution is linked to serious health risks, including cancers, heart disease, respiratory illness, and neurological harm. Delaying cleanup only prolongs exposure for the communities already facing the greatest burden.

ANHE is calling for stronger accountability and action to protect public health. Read the full press release: https://zurl.co/8xJVf

Join the ANHE Practice Forum on July 21st at 3 pm

Join the ANHE Practice Forum on July 21st at 3 pm ET for a webinar Improving Radon Awareness in Rural Iowa: A Clinic-Based Educational Initiative. Speaker Anna Gill, BSN, CGRN, DNP-FNP student at Nebraska Methodist College, will provide an overview on the development and outcomes of a clinic-based educational initiative designed to increase community knowledge about radon exposure and available testing resources. Grounded in the Health Belief Model, this project addresses barriers to awareness and preventive action in underserved rural populations.

Register here: https://zurl.co/gIkRh

How do we value human life when shaping environmen

How do we value human life when shaping environmental policy?

Earlier this year, Annie Fox joined ANHE in Philadelphia to speak about the health consequences of weakening environmental protections and what these decisions mean for communities already facing disproportionate pollution burdens.

As Annie noted, EPA’s move to remove the “cost of human life” from environmental cost-benefit analyses raises urgent concerns about whose health is prioritized and how we protect community well-being over the long term.

Read the full BMJ article to better understand what’s at stake for public health and environmental protection (link in bio): https://zurl.co/hty5W

Half of the U.S. population drinks water contamina

Half of the U.S. population drinks water contaminated with PFAS. Join us on July 2 at 3 PM ET to learn about proposed rollbacks to EPA drinking water protections, how they could affect public health, and how nurses can advocate by submitting comments or testifying at the July 7 hearing. We'll also introduce ANHE's updated PFAS Toolkit for Clinicians.

Register here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/V5yTI

Please join us for next week's JEDI call on July 2

Please join us for next week's JEDI call on July 2nd at 2pm ET/11am PT as we welcome Partnership for Southern Equity who will talk to us about Health Equity and their continued work in the American South.

Register today and learn from their entire "Just Health" team! It's going to be an amazing and informative call (link in bio): https://zurl.co/syoFa

Gas prices are spiking again and the Trump Adminis

Gas prices are spiking again and the Trump Administration has taken the best solutions off the table! Rolling back @EPA pollution limits and @NHTSAgov fuel economy standards leave American families more exposed to oil price volatility, not less. Learn more (link in bio): https://zurl.co/ECf5u

PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are found

PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are found in many everyday products and can have serious implications for human health.
ANHE’s @we.are.anhe updated PFAS Toolkit helps nurses and other health professionals answer patient and community questions about PFAS exposure, testing, health risks, and ways to reduce exposure.
Download and share the toolkit (link in bio): https://zurl.co/ZTk34

Nurses know that protecting health means holding c

Nurses know that protecting health means holding chemical manufacturers accountable when their products cause harm.

ANHE strongly opposes the Supreme Court’s decision in Monsanto v. Durnell, which limits the ability of people harmed by pesticides to sue manufacturers for failing to warn about health risks. This ruling puts patients, families, farmworkers, and communities at greater risk while shielding pesticide manufacturers from accountability.

We will continue to stand with the science, defend health protections, and advocate for the communities most impacted by toxic exposures.

Read ANHE’s full statement: https://zurl.co/7J340 🔗 in bio

Microplastics have been found in our blood, brains

Microplastics have been found in our blood, brains, lungs, and now, in the plaque lining our arteries. Emerging research suggests these tiny plastic particles may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, heart attack, and other serious health conditions.

While scientists continue to study the full impacts, the evidence is growing. Read more in this Chicago Tribune investigation (link in bio): https://zurl.co/r3zzr

Air quality is a public health issue, and the late

Air quality is a public health issue, and the latest “State of the Air” report makes clear that Philadelphia’s air demands attention.

Earlier this year, Nina Juntereal, ANHE’s Pennsylvania Nurse Advocacy Coordinator, joined health leaders and advocates in Philadelphia to talk about what air pollution means for our health, our communities, and our future.

From asthma to climate-driven health risks, nurses know that clean air is essential to keeping people healthy.

Explore the American Lung Association’s full report to learn what’s at stake and how we can take action: https://zurl.co/NHzk7

NEW DATA: March 2026 saw the biggest spike in gas

NEW DATA: March 2026 saw the biggest spike in gas prices in recorded history — a 25% jump. The US Energy Information Agency’s data confirmed it. Americans didn't need a report to know. They felt it at the pump. 💸 #GasPrices #CleanerCars

Learn more here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/MPFGI

How can nurses and midwives help communities adapt

How can nurses and midwives help communities adapt to a changing climate?

Join us for "Africa – Empowering the Nursing & Midwifery Workforce," a conversation on climate change, maternal and child health, and strengthening community resilience.

Learn more here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/u2Q6L

PFAS are found in many everyday products, but safe

PFAS are found in many everyday products, but safer alternatives already exist.

NRDC’s guide breaks down how companies and policymakers can move away from “forever chemicals” and toward products that better protect our health, water, and communities.

Read more (link in bio): https://zurl.co/91hUp

Summer driving season is here, and so are the high

Summer driving season is here, and so are the highest gas prices in years. At $4+ a gallon, a simple drive feels like a luxury. We used to take the open road for granted. Not anymore. We are losing our #FreedomToDrive. #AffordabilityCrisis

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering new restri

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering new restrictions on PFAS “forever chemicals” in everyday products, from cookware and cosmetics to children’s items and food packaging.

Reducing PFAS exposure at the source is a public health priority. Nurses and health professionals can help educate communities and support policies that protect health.

Read more: https://zurl.co/BbewB (link in bio)

“The challenges facing our world don’t stop at bor

“The challenges facing our world don’t stop at borders, and neither should we.”

Earlier this year, Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad joined ANHE in Philadelphia for a conversation on clean air, climate, health, and the responsibility we share to protect people and the planet.

From climate action to community well-being, nurses and health advocates have a critical role to play in building a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Explore ANHE’s learning site for tools, knowledge, and resources to keep learning and taking action (link in bio): https://zurl.co/2WZ4a

PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are found

PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are found in many everyday products and can have serious implications for human health.

ANHE’s updated PFAS Toolkit helps nurses and other health professionals answer patient and community questions about PFAS exposure, testing, health risks, and ways to reduce exposure.

Download and share the toolkit (or use the link in our bio): https://zurl.co/4EeDE

NEXT WEEK 6/11: A core part of ANHE has always bee

NEXT WEEK 6/11: A core part of ANHE has always been community: nurses showing up for each other, holding space together, and finding support in the shared work of protecting health and the planet.

Our nurse-led healing circles are one way we continue to create that space. Whether you’re carrying grief, burnout, uncertainty, or simply looking to reconnect with others who understand this work, you are welcome here.

Join us for an upcoming healing circle.

Register using the link in our bio or visit: https://zurl.co/D4AFn

“Clean air isn’t optional. It’s a right. And right

“Clean air isn’t optional. It’s a right. And right now, that right needs defending.”

Earlier this year in Philadelphia, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta joined ANHE, health leaders, nurses, clinicians, and advocates to speak out against federal rollbacks weakening critical air quality protections.

The health impacts of pollution are already being felt across Philadelphia, from worsening asthma to heat-related illness, especially in Black and Brown communities facing disproportionate pollution burdens.

Clean air is fundamental to public health. Add your voice today and tell state leaders to defend our right to clean air (link in bio): https://zurl.co/ChYQa

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