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Tell Tennessee lawmakers: Support HB 1369 for Kindergarten Lead Screening

by The ANHE Team|Published January 23, 2026

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You made your plan. Now give yourself more options

You made your plan. Now give yourself more options. Find out when and where you can vote early, add it to your calendar, then share the information with 5 people.

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TOMORROW: Join the ANHE Research Forum on Thursday

TOMORROW: Join the ANHE Research Forum on Thursday, October 22 at 6 PM ET for Climate-Resilient Maternal and Child Health Research: Challenges and Rewards.

Dr. Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins of Monash University will share insights from her research across the Indo-Pacific, exploring how climate change affects maternal and child health, the challenges of building climate-resilient healthcare systems, and the importance of cross-cultural research partnerships.

1 CE credit available for eligible attendees.

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

TOMORROW: Join us for ANHE’s Southwest Regional Fo

TOMORROW: Join us for ANHE’s Southwest Regional Forum Road Show! 🌎🩺

Hear from nursing and policy leaders as they discuss climate and environmental health advocacy and how nurses can drive change in their communities.

📅 October 21
🕕 7:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual

Register today: https://zurl.co/keXBk

Join us for ANHE’s New England Road Show! 🌎🩺 Hear

Join us for ANHE’s New England Road Show! 🌎🩺

Hear from nursing and policy leaders as they discuss climate and environmental health advocacy and how nurses can drive change in their communities.

📅 November 5
🕕 6:30 PM ET
💻 Virtual

Register today: https://zurl.co/keXBk

TOMORROW: Join the ANHE Practice Forum on October

TOMORROW: Join the ANHE Practice Forum on October 20 at 3 PM ET for From Hospital Sustainability to National Nursing Action: Lessons, Barriers, and the Path Forward.

Michelle Bouchard of Advocate Christ Medical Center & Children’s Hospital and Joan Widmer of NH Healthy Climate will discuss the challenges and successes of nurse-led sustainability initiatives, recent progress at the American Nurses Association, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration and support for nurses advancing environmental sustainability in healthcare.

Register today (link in bio): https://zurl.co/dtd5U

ANHE joined more than 70 signatories urging EPA to

ANHE joined more than 70 signatories urging EPA to appoint and convene a scientifically credible, varied and balanced Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC). EPA has left the committee partially unseated, failing to meet its promise and depriving the agency of independent, science-based guidance on protecting children from pollution and toxic chemicals when families need it most.

Read about it here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/1WvY1

Pennsylvania could become the next U.S. state to b

Pennsylvania could become the next U.S. state to ban paraquat, one of the most toxic herbicides still legal in this country.

Two bipartisan bills could make that happen, but they still need a vote. Vermont banned paraquat in May 2026, and California announced a phase-out in August 2026.

Pennsylvania could be next, but lawmakers need to hear from you.

👉 If you live in PA: Contact your state legislators and tell them to bring HB 1135 and SB 1158 to a vote.

👉 Don’t live in PA? visit our friends @environmentalworkinggroup to tell your own state’s lawmakers to ban paraquat. And share this post so more people learn about the fight to ban paraquat nationwide.

Your vote is your voice, and you have the right to

Your vote is your voice, and you have the right to cast it freely, safely, and without intimidation. Knowing your rights is not just about protecting yourself. It is about showing up for your community, your neighbors, and every eligible voter who deserves to participate with confidence.

Read the Election Earth Voting Rights Guide, save the Election Protection Hotline in your phone, and share both with 5 people in your circle.

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Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE / 866-687-8683
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How can we protect developing lungs from the impacts of climate change, and what would repealing the EPA’s Endangerment Finding mean for children's health?

During NYC Climate Week, experts gathered for Protecting Developing Lungs: The Health Case for Science-Based Climate Standards to discuss why science-based climate protections matter for children's health.

Watch this compilation of short interviews from the event to hear their perspectives on what's at stake.

Video credit: Amanda d'Almeida, MD, MPH, UCLA FM.

Join us for ANHE’s Southwest Regional Forum Road S

Join us for ANHE’s Southwest Regional Forum Road Show! 🌎🩺

Hear from nursing and policy leaders as they discuss climate and environmental health advocacy and how nurses can drive change in their communities.

📅 September 9
🕕 7:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual

Register today: https://zurl.co/keXBk

Join the ANHE Food & Agriculture Committee for a t

Join the ANHE Food & Agriculture Committee for a three-part discussion series, drawn from chapters in the 4th Edition of the Environmental Health in Nursing. This series brings together speakers from the Food and Agriculture Committee to explore the most pressing issues facing the food system today. Beginning with the impact of climate change on agriculture, the series moves into the challenge of food and nutrition insecurity, and closes with a broader examination of the environmental concerns tied to food production.

Register here for all three webinars: https://zurl.co/7jMTJ

Webinar 1: Confronting Food and Nutrition Insecurity | Thursday October 15th
Speaker: Diane Van Hoose, PhD, MSN, RN, Associate Professor, University of Hawai‘i Hilo School of Nursing

This session explores the growing challenge of food and nutrition insecurity and what's being done to address it. Speakers will unpack the root causes — from supply chain disruptions and economic barriers to access gaps in underserved communities — and highlight programs, policies, and partnerships working to close those gaps. The discussion will also touch on the connection between food access and public health outcomes, offering attendees practical insight into how nurses, policymakers, and communities can collaborate to improve nutrition security.

Join the ANHE Research Forum on Thursday, October

Join the ANHE Research Forum on Thursday, October 22 at 6 PM ET for Climate-Resilient Maternal and Child Health Research: Challenges and Rewards.

Dr. Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins of Monash University will share insights from her research across the Indo-Pacific, exploring how climate change affects maternal and child health, the challenges of building climate-resilient healthcare systems, and the importance of cross-cultural research partnerships.

1 CE credit available for eligible attendees.

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

Join the ANHE Practice Forum on October 20 at 3 PM

Join the ANHE Practice Forum on October 20 at 3 PM ET for From Hospital Sustainability to National Nursing Action: Lessons, Barriers, and the Path Forward.

Michelle Bouchard of Advocate Christ Medical Center & Children’s Hospital and Joan Widmer of NH Healthy Climate will discuss the challenges and successes of nurse-led sustainability initiatives, recent progress at the American Nurses Association, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration and support for nurses advancing environmental sustainability in healthcare.

Register today (link in bio): https://zurl.co/dtd5U

How does wildfire smoke affect health at the very

How does wildfire smoke affect health at the very beginning of life?

In the latest episode of ANHE’s Nurses for Healthy Environments podcast, Tara Marko, PhD, RN, a nurse researcher and neonatal intensive care nurse, discusses her research on wildfire smoke exposure and maternal and newborn health, and how nurses can help protect families from environmental health risks.

Listen now (link in bio): https://zurl.co/DIqcW

New product screening from the Campaign for Health

New product screening from the Campaign for Healthier Solutions @nontoxdlrstores shows that “it’s not that hard to find a banned ingredient openly listed on product labels in the dollar store beauty aisle.” The good news? Dollar Tree has made new commitments to restrict PFAS, formaldehyde releasers and other toxics, facing pressure from shoppers and safer cosmetics laws at the state level.

Read the report: https://zurl.co/WCG3s

A major ethylene oxide (EtO) leak in Virginia is r

A major ethylene oxide (EtO) leak in Virginia is raising concerns about public health risks and federal emission protections.

ANHE Policy Analyst Sarah Bucic, RN, spoke with Spotlight on America about the importance of strong regulations and protecting communities exposed to this cancer-causing gas.

Read the full story and watch the interview: https://zurl.co/ZuePb (link in bio)

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Climate action is on your ballot, even when the word “climate” is not. It shows up in decisions about schools, transportation, housing, energy, public health, emergency preparedness, clean air, safe water, and the future of your community.

Preview your ballot now, then use the Climate Candidate and Ballot Assessment Tool to make sure your choices align with your climate values and community priorities.

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Environmental health is essential to nursing care.

Environmental health is essential to nursing care. Nurses need the knowledge and skills to recognize environmental risks and respond to their effects on patient health.

Join ANHE on Thursday, October 8, for the kick-off of our national initiative to integrate environmental health, weather-related health impacts, exposure-informed care, and planetary health across nursing education. Register here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/ecgap

Learn about our roadmap for strengthening nursing education and licensure standards, equipping educators with curricula and simulation tools, and building the evidence and partnerships to support this work.

Nurse educators, students, researchers, clinical champions, health system leaders, and regulatory partners are invited to help prepare the next generation of nurses.

📅 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 12–1 PM ET | Virtual via Zoom

ANHE is excited to partner with the National Assoc

ANHE is excited to partner with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses for the 2027 NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit (HHPS) in Washington, D.C. from January 26-27, 2027! #NAHNHHPS is focused on bringing together Latinx-focused organizations to transform healthcare policy, accelerate the pace of research, and propose potential solutions to health care issues affecting the Hispanic population. Attendees will engage in educational sessions, coaching opportunities, and meetings with local government representatives. Head to @nahn_nursing and click the link in their bio to register and learn more!

Celebrate the 2026 Child Health Advocate and NOW Y

Celebrate the 2026 Child Health Advocate and NOW Youth Leadership Awardees in style at a festive and high-energy event open to all members of the children’s environmental health community!

When: October 8 at 6 pm
Where: The Dockmaster’s Building at District Wharf in Washington, DC

This evening is dedicated to honoring extraordinary leaders who are advancing science, policy, advocacy, and creativity to ensure all children can grow up in safe and healthy environments. We’ll come together to recognize inspiring champions, uplift youth voices, and strengthen connections across generations and build our children's environmental health community. Join the party for an evening full of community building, food, dancing, art, and inspiration abound!

Register here: https://zurl.co/pzbI9

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240.753.3729
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