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Planetary health nurse scientist | Environmental justice | Climate justice | Public health | Nature | she/her

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Nurses Call for Public Health and Human Rights Safeguards in Immigration Enforcement Nurses, nursing leaders, and allies call for immediate reforms to protect the public from the harm to health, education, and social wellbeing caused by current federal immigration enforcement practice...

actionnetwork.org/petitions/nu...

25.01.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/22) - PASSED HOUSE, SENATE VOTE NEXT WEEK β­‘ 5 Calls Updates January 22, 2026: By a 220-207 vote, the House has passed H.R. 7147, the standalone DHS appropriations bill. Republican Rep. Massie (KY) voted …

5calls.org/issue/dhs-bu...

25.01.2026 04:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Democrats Vow Not to Fund ICE After Shooting, Imperiling Spending Deal

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...

25.01.2026 03:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

www.standwithminnesota.com

25.01.2026 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 65+ health and nursing groups, including ANHE, urge Congress to oppose reopening or weakening TSCA, the law that protects us from toxic chemicals. Public health must come first. Read the full letter here (link in bio): zurl.co/YsTdn

23.01.2026 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Communities around Louisiana, in a bid to get more information about the environmental and health impacts of industrial pollution, are taking data collection into their own hands.

Read the full story: zurl.co/rq7bW

15.11.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEXT WEEK! ANHE Research Forum September Call

Learn how Indigenous teachings can inform global water policy and health solutions while addressing the impacts of colonization and climate change.

πŸ“ Register here: zurl.co/ljdof

18.09.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Calling all nurses!

Apply now for ANHE’s 2026 Environmental Health Nurse Fellowship β€” a year-long opportunity to partner with communities, grow your skills, and receive a $1,000 stipend.
Deadline: Oct 17 ➑️ zurl.co/YRRsM

22.09.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us to explore nurses’ duty to uphold the right to health through access to clean water. Learn how Indigenous teachings can inform global water policy and health solutions while addressing the impacts of colonization and climate change.

πŸ“ Register here: zurl.co/ljdof

08.09.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal agencies hiding out in a bunker

31.07.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3355    πŸ” 1183    πŸ’¬ 77    πŸ“Œ 133
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AcademyHealth CEO on the Fight to Restore Critical Public Health Data | AcademyHealth Become a Member

Doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health advocates agree that the removal of critical datasets causes ongoing harm. AcademyHealth joined a federal lawsuit to restore access to public data. @aaronecarroll.bsky.social highlights what’s at stake on our blog:

14.07.2025 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mourning the loss of those who were RIF’d back in April. Our colleagues at NIH and across HHS are getting their official separation notices. These are friends and family members who were vital to the HHS mission being kicked to the curb. Please keep them in your thoughts.

14.07.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 132    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4

It’s been a super hard day for NIH.

14.07.2025 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Oppose FY2026 Budget Cuts to the NINR and Save Nursing Science Senators are currently debating the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill." Most nurses are unaware that the budget proposal seeks to cut the NINR. This small agency has been saving lives through nursing rese...

If you want to save the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and nursing science, you have a voice! Use this easy form to target your representatives by entering your zip code. Will you help save the NINR? Feel free to share broadly and widely!

actionnetwork.org/letters/ninh...

11.06.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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TOMORROW!
June 12, 2025 at 12 PM ET
Inspiring Students to be Leaders in Climate Education and Justice
Speaker: Ashley Smith, MSN, RN, PHN, CSN, DNP-Population Health Student

Let's build the next generation of nurse leaders in climate and health justice!

πŸ”— Register now: zurl.co/o9tRX

11.06.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEXT WEEK!
June 12, 2025 at 12 PM ET
Inspiring Students to be Leaders in Climate Education and Justice
Speaker: Ashley Smith, MSN, RN, PHN, CSN, DNP-Population Health Student

Let's build the next generation of nurse leaders in climate and health justice!

πŸ”— Register now: zurl.co/o9tRX

05.06.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Experts Want You to Know About Microplastics

#plastics are made of #fossilfuels. Plastics are in every part of the #environment, including our bodies. #plastics are toxic to human health. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/w...

27.05.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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ACOG Statement on HHS Recommendations Regarding the COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy ACOG strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision to stop recommending the COVID vaccination during pregnancy, citing clear evidence of its safety and effectiveness in p...

ACOG is "extremely disappointed" by HHS's announcement to no longer recommend COVID vaccination during pregnancy. ACOG affirms the vaccine's safety & benefits for pregnant people & infants, stating the science hasn't changed.

27.05.2025 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 336    πŸ” 125    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 6
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TOMORROW! Join the ANHE Research Forum – May 2025 Call
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 3 PM ET
Title: Nursing Research on Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future
Featuring Dr. Teddie Potter & Dr. Betty Bekemeier
Register now: zurl.co/h5Vcw

21.05.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEXT WEEK!
Join the ANHE Research Forum – May 2025 Call
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 3 PM ET

Learn why nursing research is essential to addressing climate change and protecting communities β€” and how this work can be supported into the future.

Register now: zurl.co/h5Vcw

16.05.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have it somewhere and will email it to you!

20.05.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of ANHE Regional Forums!

These new forums are your space to connect, collaborate, and grow with others in your region.

πŸ”Ž Find your Regional Forum and JOIN TODAY

Check it out here: zurl.co/q2Ze6

14.05.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 ANHE stands with communities and advocates in strong opposition to an unprecedented exemption that would allow hundreds of chemical plants to ignore critical emissions standards finalized just last year.

πŸ“„ Read the full letter to EPA here: zurl.co/gNfTQ

14.05.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Nurses Oppose EPA Plans to Weaken Protections Against Forever Chemicals 🚨

Today, the EPA announced plans to weaken the nation’s water rule on PFAS, also known as β€œforever chemicals” β€” toxic substances linked to cancer and other serious illnesses.

Read the full statement below: zurl.co/ozFDM

14.05.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the ANHE Research Forum - Nursing Research on Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future


Featuring Dr. Teddie Potter & Dr. Betty Bekemeier

May 22, 2025
3 PM ET

Register now or follow the link in bio: zurl.co/h5Vcw

11.05.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TOMORROW! πŸ“… Join us on May 8 at 12 PM ET for the next ANHE Education Forum: Sensation, Storytelling, & Solidarity: Student Engagement Strategies for Sustainability.

Register today: zurl.co/8fPzr

#SustainableNursing #NurseEducation #ClimateHealth #ANHE

07.05.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 The House just voted to repeal clean vehicle standards through the CRAβ€”putting public health at risk. These EPA-approved rules cut pollution from cars & trucks. Nurses urge the Senate to reject this attack on clean air. #CleanAir #CRA #PublicHealth #ActOnClimate

01.05.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring is gloriously unfurling 🌱

28.04.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Takes a Major Step Toward Seabed Mining in International Waters (Gift Article) A new executive order pits the United States against the rest of the world over the question of who can exploit mineral resources in shared waters.

Hawaii better hurry up and file a lawsuit because the fish can’t.

This is another egregious example of Trump’s imperialist expansion.

Thumbing his nose at the entire world.

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/c...

25.04.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0