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ANHE Global Climate Change Committee Monthly Call - January 2021
2021-01-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
The Climate Change Committee will meet on Thursday, January 21st at 5pm ET to talk about the committees goals, priorities, and objectives for 2021, including advocacy around the nurses guide and with the new adm, as well as how we can expand initiatives such as Nurses Drawdown and partnerships with additional nursing orgs.
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Virtual Launch Event for McGill Nurses for Planetary Health
2021-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
McGill Nurses for Planetary Health (MNPH) is hosting its free Virtual Launch event on January 25th at 7 PM [EST]. Our 5 invited speakers would answer the question: Why do nurses need to advocate for environmental and social/indigenous justice? We have the privilege to receive: RN Fiona Hanley, RN Hilah Silver, Richard Budgell, Ellen Gabriel, and Dr. Samir Shaheen-Hussain. RSVP here.

The EMF Medical Conference 2021
2021-01-28 08:00 - 2021-01-31 17:00 (America/New_York)
The biological and health effects of electromagnetic field exposure are scientifically established and no longer deniable, and patients and clinicians are observing and documenting cases of EMF associated illness.
The EMF Medical Conference 2021, a virtual conference, will convene January 28-31, 2021 to review the latest exposure science. Leading physicians, clinicians, and scientists will conduct presentations on the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of EMF associated illness, and experts in EMF assessment will present proven methods that can prevent or limit EMF exposure hazards. As a conference participant, you will receive:

4 days of learning
34 lectures
6 panels
EMF Meter Workshop
Interactive format to meet fellow attendees
An interactive exhibit hall providing tools to enhance your practice

This conference has been approved for 20.5 hours of CME.
Register here for the Conference!
For more information visit: https://emfconference2021.com

Research Forum Monthly Call - January 2021
2021-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Dr. Irene Yang of Emory University will be presenting to the Research Forum and any interested members on Thursday, January 28th at 3pm ET.
More info to come.

Research Work Group Monthly Call - January 2021
2021-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Dr. Irene Yang, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing will be presenting to the Research Work Group and any interested members on Thursday, January 28th at 3pm ET.
Title: What happens inside the mouths of vapers?
Dr. Irene Yang is an assistant professor at Emory University’s School of Nursing. She studies the oral microbiome and inflammation as an explanatory mechanism for the oral-systemic connection. Among pregnant women, she investigates the role of the oral microbiome and inflammation in preterm birth. Among older adults, she explores the contribution of oral health, the oral microbiome, and inflammation to cognitive decline, and finally she studies the impact of e-cigarette use on oral health, the oral microbiome, and inflammatory pathways. Dr. Yang’s research has been shaped by her decade of clinical experience as a maternal/newborn nurse.

Education Work Group Monthly Call - February 2021
2021-02-08 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The Education Workgroup is working to update the Curricular Recommendations for each level (ADN, RN/BSN, BSN, and Graduate) of nursing education. These resources are designed to assist faculty for the inclusion of Environmental Health and Climate Change into courses and content areas they teach. It is our hope to provide “1-stop” shopping for topic areas, resources, and assignments/activities. The initial documents were created approximately 8 years ago and there are many new resources available, and some that need updating.
We can use your help! Please feel free to review the documents and add any information (large or small) that you feel may help include new nurses in our work to promote a healthier environment. Our goal is to have these resources completed for May 2021 for inclusion on ANHE’s website for faculty planning for the next academic year.
The link to the Google docs: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/?pli=1
Our next meeting will be on February 8th at 7:30 p.m. EST

2021 Protecting Human Health in a Changing Climate - UVA
2021-02-09 15:00 - 2021-02-11 19:00 (America/New_York)
Provided by University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing.
An interprofessional, internet-based blend of live interactive conference sessions and recorded presentations.
Dates: February 9 & 11, 2021
Times: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

During this virtual conference, health care providers will gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between a changing climate and human health. Climate change is leading to an increase in intensity and frequency of extreme weather and weather-related disasters, changes in air and water quality, and changes in the distribution of vector-borne illnesses. The effect of these changes on selected health conditions will be reviewed. By gaining a deeper understanding of these changes, health care professionals will be better prepared to address population health needs in the face of a changing climate. Through knowledge and networking, health care professionals will be empowered to exert their influence to promote policies that address the causes and consequences of climate change.
Register here.

CREATING HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENTS: Climate for Health Ambassadors Training
2021-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | nimble___skp__global
Climate for Health Ambassadors Training
19 February 2021 9:00am‑noon (0900-1200)

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Globally, we are witnessing and experiencing impacts on health, livelihoods, and communities as a result of climate change. Nurses are becoming increasingly more interested in learning about climate change and its related health impacts, as well as their role in addressing this issue through their own actions and supporting equitable climate solutions in their professional associations/clinics/hospitals and with policymakers.
The Climate for Health Ambassadors Training equips nurses and other health professionals with knowledge, hands on experience, and resources to speak and act confidently on climate change and solutions. With this training, nurses, nursing students, and health professionals will be able to engage their colleagues, associations, the public, and policymakers to inspire climate solutions that help protect the health of our families and communities now, and ensure a prosperous, just, and secure future.
This comprehensive training, hosted in partnership with the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and Climate for Health, includes a mixture of information sharing and hands on practice to build knowledge, skill, and confidence following the format below:

Section 1: Introduction, Climate Change Overview, Climate Impacts on Health
Section 2: Climate Solutions and Health Benefits (National, State, Local, Professional, and Personal)
Section 3: Advocacy and Engagement: Communicating on Climate and Health (language guidance, creating a personalized climate message)

Upon completion of the training, participants will have the option to receive an official Climate for Health Ambassador designation. As a Climate for Health Ambassadors, participants will receive access to a suite of online tools and resources to support their actions on climate solutions and their communications efforts with diverse audiences.
This course is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP17198 for 3 contact hours.
Speakers
Cara Cook, MS, RN, AHN-BC, Climate & Health Program Manager, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments
Katie Huffling, MS, RN, CNM, FAAN, Executive Director, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments
Rebecca Rehr, Director, Climate for Health
Interested attendees can register for this pre-conference for US $25.
Register Here

Southside Summit on Transportation Panel: The Impacts to Public Health
2021-02-24 15:00 - 16:45 (America/New_York)

Prenatal Exposures to Phthalates, Oil and Gas, and Pesticides: Effect on Birth Outcomes and Developmental Disabilities
2021-02-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
In the fourth webinar in our Generational Chemical series, Katie Huffling, RN, MS, CNM, FAAN, Kelly Ferguson, PhD, MPH, Kathy Tran, PhD, MPH, and Ondine von Ehrenstein, PhD, MPH, MSc will present their research on prenatal exposures and fetal and developmental outcomes. They will discuss findings that are informing new research and policies to improve birth and developmental outcomes. They will also highlight racial disparities in outcomes and how exposures might be driving some of these inequities. You can learn more and register HERE.

Education Forum Monthly Call - February 2021
2021-02-28 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The Education Forum is working to update the Curricular Recommendations for each level (ADN, RN/BSN, BSN, and Graduate) of nursing education. These resources are designed to assist faculty for the inclusion of Environmental Health and Climate Change into courses and content areas they teach. It is our hope to provide “1-stop” shopping for topic areas, resources, and assignments/activities. The initial documents were created approximately 8 years ago and there are many new resources available, and some that need updating.
We can use your help! Please feel free to review the documents and add any information (large or small) that you feel may help include new nurses in our work to promote a healthier environment. Our goal is to have these resources completed for May 2021 for inclusion on ANHE’s website for faculty planning for the next academic year.
The link to the Google docs: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/?pli=1

ANHE Book Club - Meeting # 2
2021-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The first two book club meetings will be held on Tuesday Jan. 12th 7-8 pm ET and Tuesday March 9th 7-8 pm ET. The book pick for the first two calls is Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have. About the book: From former New York Times Science writer Tatiana Schlossberg comes a compelling and unexpectedly entertaining look at how climate change is entangled in everything we use, buy, eat, wear and how we get around. ANHE member Kelly Kuhns has offered to lead the discussion and have developed some book club discussion questions that we can use as a starting point. We hope to see you there!
Zoom info:
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Air Pollution & Covid-19 Webinar
2021-03-31 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join ANHE and Physicians for Social Responsibility for this joint webinar where you’ll hear from the authors of the new report Air pollution and Covid-19: A dangerous combination:
Edward Ketyer, MD
Lisa McKenzie, PhD, MPH
& two of the authors of the report Nurses on the Frontlines: Unmasking the influence of air pollution, health disparities, and oil and gas development on Covid-19:
Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Cara Cook, MS, RN, AHN-BC

Join ANHE Practice Forum for Rethink Plastic
2021-04-08 13:00 - 2022-09-26 14:00 (America/New_York)
Plastic pollution is a global crisis affecting the health of the planet and all life on Earth from plankton to humans. Like climate change, plastic pollution is a result of a dedicated effort by the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries to exploit a natural resource to unnatural consequences. This webinar will explore the health implications of plastics and options for effective change.
Presented by Speaker, Sandra R. Curtis, PhD
Sandra R. Curtis has been a Director for Innovative Projects for the past six years at Plastic Pollution Coalition. Dr. Curtis initiated the organization’s efforts to bring awareness to the health hazards of plastic.
After this free webinar participants will be able to:
1) Describe the environmental and health impacts of plastic within the context of climate change, with a specific focus will be on single-use plastic.
2) Review the health implications of plastic throughout the lifecycle starting with extraction to production, use, and disposal.
This course (Rethink Plastic) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP17198 for 1 contact hour.

Nurses Drawdown Webinar Series #1 - FOOD
2021-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our New Nurses Drawdown Webinar Series
Starting April 14, every two weeks we’ll be holding a one hour webinar on each of the five areas of action Food, Energy, Mobility, Nature-Based Solutions, and Gender Equity. You’ll hear from international experts and we hope to be inspired for action. We are also able to offer 1 hour of free continuing education credit for each webinar. All of the webinars will be recorded so please sign up even if you can’t attend live and we will automatically send you the recording.
Hope you can join us!!
We kick off the series with FOOD
Join us on April 14 at 12pm EST to learn more about the impacts of agriculture on climate change and review of initiatives to move towards more plant based diets and carbon footprint reduction in nutrition services. Register here.
Upcoming webinars in the Series
Mobility: April 28 at 12pm EST – Register here
Nature-Based Solutions: May 12 at 12pm EST – Register here
Energy: May 26 at 12pm EST – Register here
Gender-Equity: June 9 at 12pm EST – Register here
These courses are pending approval by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP17198.

Break the Cycle of Children's Environmental Health Disparities 16th Annual Conference: Covid-19 and Children's Environmental Health
2021-04-19 - 2021-04-20
COVID 19 has infected over 123 million people and killed nearly 3 million worldwide and in the USA over 30 million people have been infected and over 500,000 have died. Examination of those who have been infected and have died clearly points to a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations such people living in low-income communities and from minority groups. Join us to explore the patterns of illness and the role of the environment on children’s health.
With Day 1 Keynote Speakers:

REGISTER HERE

Connecting Climate Change and Health: Nurses Leading the Way
2021-04-21 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Earth Day 2021 Conference: A Collaboration of Nurses Climate Challenge Colleges
Join Mercy College, Columbia University, and New York University Colleges of Nursing for a special Earth Day virtual conference on April 21st at 5 – 6:30 pm ET. The conference Connecting Climate Change and Health: Nurses Leading the Way will examine how the dual crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change impact the health of our planet and of our patients today. Participants will learn more about the need to prioritize the role of health professionals as engaged climate health and justice advocates. Nursing students, nurses, APRNs, faculty and interested health professionals and students are all welcome to attend. Registration is required and space is limited so please register early.
Conference presenters include:

Dr. Shanda Demorest, Nurses Climate Challenge
Dr. Stephen Ferrara, Columbia University
Dr. Robin Tobin Klar, New York University
Dr. Adrienne Wald, Mercy College

Each attendee will receive a Certificate of Completion. Register here.

Climate Change & Health 2021: The Intersection of Climate Change, COVID-19, and Structural Racism
2021-04-24 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Climate change is a growing public health concern with implications for safety and well-being; nutrition and food security; food, water, and vector-borne diseases; and mental health. Climate change and the social determinants of health are closely aligned, contributing to disparate environmental exposures and health inequalities, as a disproportionate number of low-income individuals, some communities of color, and those with higher vulnerability to disease and chronic health conditions are at risk. The 2020 Lancet Countdown U.S. Brief addresses emerging infectious diseases including COVID-19 and highlights the intersection among the converging health crises—climate change, COVID-19 and systemic racism.
Join national experts and faculty from the MGH IHP School of Nursing Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice and Health at this virtual symposium as we address the climate-related health consequences on vulnerable communities and systemic racism with a lens on how COVID-19 disproportionately impacts Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).

Nurses are Here! A Global Planetary Health Movement
2021-04-26 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Few health professions have been impacted by the COVID-19 global
pandemic and disasters related to climate change more than nurses.
Nurses have worked tirelessly on the frontlines of health crises caused
by human disruptions of Earth’s natural systems. Perhaps that is why
nurses are some of the strongest leaders of planetary health solutions.
This presentation will showcase nurse-led planetary health solutions and
build networks to enhance application across the health care continuum.
Register at z.umn.edu/NursesAreHere
PANELISTS:
• Teddie Potter PhD, RN, FAAN, University of Minnesota School of Nursing
• Jessica LeClair MPH, RN, University of Wisconsin- Madison School of Nursing
• Katie Huffling MS, CNM, FAAN, Executive Director of the Alliances of Nurses for Healthy Environments
• Oriana Beaudet DNP, RN, Vice President of Nursing Innovation, the American Nurses Association Enterprise
• Shanda Demorest DNP, RN, Member Engagement Manager Practice Greenhealth
• Beth Schenk, PhD, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Environmental Stewardship Providence Health System;
Assistant Research Professor Washington State University – Nursing
CO-SPONSORS:

University of Minnesota, School of Nursing
University of Wisconsin, School of Nursing

A Nurses' Primer on Climate Change & Health
2021-04-30 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
A Nurses’ Primer on Climate Change & Health Workshop
Register here. For more information email pat@envirn.org

Webinar - Latest FDA Advisory to Protect People at Risk from Dental Mercury
2021-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Have you heard about the Food and Drug Administration’s new recommendations related to amalgam dental fillings?
Amalgam fillings, sometimes misleadingly called “silver fillings”, are 50% mercury. The FDA is now advising certain vulnerable populations (including children and pregnant women, people with neurological issues or kidney disease) to avoid getting dental amalgam fillings, which are a source of unnecessary mercury exposure. Amalgam is now the biggest use of mercury in a product or medical device.
Register here
Many people feel these fillings are history but the truth is that many people — including people of color and low-income families, Indigenous peoples, military personnel, and persons who are incarcerated — too often continue to get these fillings. Join us on Wednesday, May 5 at 12:00 noon ET to learn more about:

What amalgam is and its potential healths risks
The life cycle of amalgam, how it pollutes our air, water, and soil, and how it exposes people to mercury
Why amalgam is a social justice issue
What other countries are doing to reduce or eliminate amalgam use
Resources and planned activities to help get the word out on these new FDA recommendations in order to reduce amalgam use — and reduce the amount of mercury in people and the environment

This webinar is presented by Learning Disabilities Association of America, Children’s Environmental Health Network, National Medical Association and Consumers for Dental Choice.
Register here

California ANHE Webinar Series Part 2: A Nurses' Primer on Health Impacts of Air Pollution and Fires
2021-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join California ANHE for part 2 of their webinar series: A Nurses’ Primer on Health Impacts of Air Pollution and Fires
EARN 4 CE CREDITS!
Register Here!

Speakers Include:
Dr. Balmes
CA Air Resources Board
UCSF Medical School
Will Barrett
American Lung Association
Barbara Sattler, DrPH, RN, FAAN
University of San Francisco
Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments
Marcy Ballman, PhD
American Lung Association
Lisa Thompson, RN, PhD
Emory University
Catherine Dodd, PhD, RN, FAAN
Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments

Nurses Drawdown Webinar Series # 3: Nature-Based Solutions
2021-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our New Nurses Drawdown Webinar Series
Starting on April 14, every two weeks we’ve been holding a one hour webinar on each of the five areas of action Food, Energy, Mobility, Nature-Based Solutions, and Gender Equity. We are able to offer 1 hour of free continuing education credit for each webinar. All of the webinars will be recorded so please sign up even if you can’t attend live and we will automatically send you the recording.
Hope you can join us!!
On April 14th, we discussed the impacts of agriculture on climate change and review of initiatives to move towards more plant based diets and carbon footprint reduction in nutrition services.
On April 28th, we heard about the impact of climate change on mobility and ways that nurses can implement sustainable mobility practices in their work.
Upcoming webinars in the Series
Nature-Based Solutions: May 12 at 12pm EST – Register here
Energy: May 26 at 12pm EST – Register here
Gender-Equity: June 9 at 12pm EST – Register here

Health in the Climate Crisis, Integrative Approaches for Individuals and Communities
2021-05-15 09:00 - 2021-05-16 13:00 (America/New_York)
Meet the challenge of the climate crisis, and related health effects magnified by inequity and injustice! Attend a free, online conference hosted by Bastyr University and the North Sound Accountable Community of Health.
Join us for The Health in the Climate Crisis, Integrative Approaches for Individuals and Communities Conference where you will:

Help pave the way to health equity
Hear from community leaders on nutrition, activism and mental health
Learn how to use your voice to affect public policy
Gain practical tools to protect yourself and your community

Register Here
Where: Online
When: Saturday May 15th and Sunday May 16th, 2021, 9am-1pm
Health in the Climate Crisis, Integrative Approaches for Individuals and Communities ​will bring together BIPOC community and youth leaders with scientists, educators, nutritionists, mental health and other practitioners to educate and inspire. Attendees will take away practical tools to improve their own and others’ health, and the health of the planet. Topics include BIPOC community perspectives, nutritional issues including food sovereignty, sustainable activism, emotional health and well-being, and ways of effecting legislation and public policy.
