Maternal Child Environmental Health Webinar Series: Part 3
2020-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Don’t miss part 3 of our webinar series on Maternal Child Environmental Health!
Please join us on Wednesday, November 18th at 12pm PDT/3pm EDT to discuss
Impacts of Environmental Exposures on Maternal Health
Register here.
Attendees of this presentation will be able to:

Describe the basics of fracking operations
List health risks that are associated with oil and gas extraction
Consider the roles for nurses in advocating for healthy energy options

Moderator: Karen Duderstadt PhD, RN, CPNP
ANHE Board Member, Clinical Professor, University of San Francisco
Pesticide Exposure in Children
Abbey Diane Alkon, MSN, MPH, PhD
Professor, University of San Francisco
Oil/Gas/Fossil Fuel Exposures and Health Effects of Climate Change
Barbara Sattler, RN, DrPH
ANHE BOD Member, Professor, University of San Francisco
Participants will have the opportunity to earn 1 CE for attending and completing evaluation and post-test
Register here.
Upcoming Webinar in the Series
December 2, 2020 – Overview of Environmental Exposures: Climate Change Health Effects,Technology and Radiation, Oil and Gas Exposures – Register here.
Past Webinars in the Series
October 8, 2020 – Environmental Toxins and Impact on
Maternal and Fetal Growth and Development – Watch Recording here. – Complete
Evaluation and Post-Test for CEU credit here.
October 21, 2020 – Environmental Impacts on Children’s Growth and Development and Environmental Health Assessments in Children – Watch Recording here. – Complete
Evaluation and Post-Test for CEU credit here.
To see official event flyer, click here.

Research Work Group - November Call
2020-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our November Work Group meeting will be held on November 19th at 3pm ET (we are holding it on the 3rd Thursday instead of 4th).
Dr. Abby Mutic, Nurse Researcher in Environmental Health and Nurse Midwife with the Southeastern Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit, will be our speaker.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
3 pm ET/2 pm CT/1 pm MT/12 noon PT
Meeting URL: anymeeting.com/anhe1
Optional Dial-In Number: 863-208-0120
Attendee PIN: 306 1788#
Quick dial (mobile): 863-208-0120, 306 1788#
Title: PBDE Exposure, Thyroid Disruption, and Antenatal Depression in African American Women
Dr. Abby Mutic is an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Nursing and a Certified Nurse Midwife with expertise in occupational and environmental exposures among vulnerable populations. Her research focuses on community exposure assessment with specific interest in endocrine disrupting chemicals and health outcomes among women and children. She is the Director of the Region 4 Southeast Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit. Her outreach work engages communities in research to identify and reduce environmental exposures and in raising awareness of environmental injustices. She also practices as a Nurse Midwife at Grady Health System providing pregnancy and family planning services to at-risk adolescents and childbearing women.
We are not holding a meeting for December and will resume our meeting on Jan 21st at 3 pm (4th Thursday)

Climate Change Committee - November Call
2020-11-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
The November 19th meeting will be a post-election strategic planning session for our subcommittee to determine priorities for end of 2020 and first half of 2021. We will also provide an update on the distribution of the AHNE Climate Guide.
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Maternal Child Environmental Health Webinar Series: Part 4
2020-12-02 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Don’t miss the final webinar in our series on Maternal Child Environmental Health!
Please join us on Wednesday, December 2nd at 12pm PDT/3pm EDT to discuss
An Overview of Environmental Exposures on Maternal Child Health
Register here.
Participants will have the opportunity to earn 1 CE for attending and completing evaluation and post-test

Past Webinars in the Series
October 8, 2020 – Environmental Toxins and Impact on
Maternal and Fetal Growth and Development – Watch Recording here. – Complete
Evaluation and Post-Test for CEU credit here.
October 21, 2020 – Environmental Impacts on Children’s Growth and Development and Environmental Health Assessments in Children – Watch Recording here. – Complete
Evaluation and Post-Test for CEU credit here.
November 18, 2020 – Impacts of Environmental Exposures on Maternal Health – Watch Recording here. – Complete Evaluation and Post-Test for CEU credit here.
To see official event flyer, click here.

Research Work Group Monthly Call - December
2020-12-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This month we would like to continue our discussion of Transition Team priorities. Where do you think we should put our efforts? What rollbacks should be a top priority to address to improve health and the environment? This New York Times article has a nice breakdown of the issue: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/climate/trump-environment-rollbacks-list.html as well as this article from the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/nov/13/joe-biden-day-one-policies-without-congress

Looking forward to speaking with you tomorrow!
Anne, Katie, and Kathy

December Policy Advocacy Work Group Call
December 3, 2020 3pm – 4pm ET

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How Nurses can Take Climate Action: Presenting the Nurses Climate Challenge
2020-12-03 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
For the first time in its history, Europe’s leading conference on sustainable healthcare will be held online from 23 November – 4 December 2020. We are delighted to be able to bring you an exciting programme of free-to-attend sessions in an innovative format, allowing for virtual networking and collaboration. Register today for free!
CleanMed Europe is the only place where healthcare leaders come together from across Europe and beyond to share ideas, innovations, problems, and solutions for sustainability in European healthcare.
The theme for this year’s conference is leadership for sustainable healthcare; as the public health impacts of environmental issues such as climate change, single-use plastics, and pharmaceuticals in the environment become increasingly clearer the healthcare sector has the opportunity to play a leading role in responding to these challenges.
Event Details here.
Register here.

Protecting Volunteers from COVID-19 During Natural Disaster Response and Recovery
2020-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The NIEHS Worker Training Program Fall/Winter Webinar Series presents a 90-minute webinar in partnership with the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice, Subcommittee on Environmental Justice and Natural Disasters.
This webinar accompanies the new release of the joint AIHA/NIEHS Guidance to Protect Volunteers From COVID-19 During Natural Disaster Response and Recovery. This guidance is designed to provide unpaid natural disaster response volunteers with information about protection from COVID-19 and how volunteer organizations operate during a response to help understand the managerial and organizational systems volunteers encounter. The webinar panelists include experts from a variety of organizations who will discuss their experiences working with volunteers who deployed for natural disaster response and clean-up. It will address suggestions for how and why to deploy, expectations for volunteer supervisors/ organizations, controls for indoor and outdoor safety measures, lodging and dining, PPE supply, HAZMAT training, and more. The webinar is free and open to all. We hope that you will join us on December 7.
Zoom link:
Official Event Flyer can be found here.

Education Monthly Work Group Call - December
2020-12-14 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The Education Workgroup will be continuing to update the Curricular Recommendations for teaching Environmental Health for each level of the nursing curriculum.
We hope to add many more tools and resources for educators as they continue to thread environmental health into the nursing curriculum.
If you have any resources that you would like to suggest, please forward to Kathy Murphy: kjmctrn@sbcglobal.net
As well, the Education Workgroup is discussing a possible study regarding nursing faculty and their knowledge/confidence in teaching environmental health and nursing curriculum.
A review of the literature is the first step. Join the Education Work Group on Monday, December 14th at 7:30pm ET for a vibrant discussion.

Green Bag Lunch – Green Tea Webinar Series: Tools for Transforming School Lunch Programs
2021-01-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Don’t miss our upcoming webinar!

Monday, January 11th at 12:00pm PST: Tools for Transforming School Lunch Programs. Register here.

Tools for Transforming School Lunch Programs
This webinar will feature guest speaker:
Nora LaTorre, CEO, eatreal.org

Attendees of this webinar will have the opportunity to obtain 1 CE after completion of evaluation and post-test.
Register here.

Food & Agriculture Committee Monthly Webinar - January 2021
2021-01-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Don’t miss the committee’s upcoming webinar, Monday, January 11th at 12pm PST/3pm ET: Tools for Transforming School Lunch Programs. Register here.
Attendees of the upcoming webinar will be able to:
1. Review the evidence for health-based food choices for school children
2. Explore the options for sourcing school and other institutional foods
3. Identify school food decision-making tools for nutrition and sustainability
This webinar will feature the following guest speakers:
Nora La Torre – EatReal.org + Dominic Machi, Mt. Diablo School District
1 CE will be available for participating in this webinar and completing Evaluation and Post Test

Reimagine Appalachia
2021-01-12 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Reimagine Appalachia – Please join us digitally on Tuesday, January 12th from 1-5 pm for our Post-Election Strategy Summit! You can register here! To kick off our summit, we will have a panel of experts to help us understand the national political landscape as ReImagine Appalachia makes plans to take its work to Washington (virtually of course).
Our speakers include:

Michael Ettlinger, Director at Carsey School of Public Policy, University of New Hampshire and former Vice President for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress
Collin O’Mara, CEO of National Wildlife Federation
Roxanne Brown, International Vice President for United Steelworkers
Margarida Jorge, Executive Director, Health Care for America Now

After hearing about the national political landscape, we will have engaging conversations about how to create change through a grassroots and local lens through our breakout sessions. You’ll choose your break out session during the event, however, in order to help our facilitators plan their breakout, we’d love your help. Please fill out this form to share your breakout preferences by Thursday, January 7th.

ANHE Book Club - Meeting # 1
2021-01-12 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!
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Policy/Advocacy Work Group Monthly Call - January 2021
2021-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Thank you to everyone who joined our last call of 2020. It was very productive and we are using many of the ideas generated to pull together a list of priorities for the new Biden Administration. You can read the minutes here
For our call next week we’d like to continue this discussion but center it on the work group activities for 2021. What would you like to see us focus on? What do we want to accomplish in 2021? To help guide the discussion, Kathy has assembled a list of considerations we should keep in mind as we’re proposing issues to work on. (call in information is below – looking forward to talking with you all next week!)
Ripeness: The issue is fully developed and advanced to a sufficient level of maturity; ready to “burst” in the environmental harvest. The issue has gained a significant amount of attention in the environmental community and is a major focus of the media, political entities, and various stakeholders on a mass level. Perfect Storm of Environmental Change: All of the factors surrounding this issue combined create the ideal opportunity for a significant impact to occur.
Winnable through collaborative efforts: When all of the partners join together as a united front, the ultimate goals of the issue are realistic and attainable. Available alternative: The product, substance or process being restricted must have an environmentally safe or preferred alternative in order to enable just transition for workers and communities. Someone on the ground to coordinate: The issue must have a designated point person or group that is local and is accountable for coordinating the overall effort.
Collaborative in nature: The issue provides an opportunity for us to easily work together toward a common goal. Builds capacity for our collaboration: The issue attracts a broader and more diverse group of people to get involved and ultimately join and work toward our collective vision. Makes the movement stronger: The issue builds a greater sphere of influence and impact on the toxic-free movement in a more powerful way. Builds ties with labor groups: The issue provides an opportunity to develop stronger relationships and connections with labor groups in order to energize their membership.
Widespread not just Local: The issue is not isolated to one local community, but has implications to leverage across New York State.
Significant health and environmental impact: The issue reveals the widespread effects it can have on a large cross section of the community. Does this policy help prevent significant impacts? Children’s impact, results in health impacts (cancer, cognitive disabilities, etc.)
Salient: Something that is both educable and marketable.
National Scene/Other States: our campaign helps or is helped by efforts to advance chemical policy in other states and at the national level.
Helps us tell our story broadly to people who don’t think about this.
Is a bridge/building block toward a broader paradigm shift (infrastructure, etc.)
Policy-Advocacy Work Group January 2021 Call
January 14, 2021 3pm – 4pm ET
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Policy/Advocacy Work Group Monthly Call - January 2021
2021-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Policy/Advocacy Work Group call has been moved to the second Thursday of January – the 14th at 3pm ET.
Hi Everyone – Happy New Year! Hope all of you were able to take some time for rest and rejuvenation. Thank you to everyone who joined our last call of 2020. It was very productive and we are using many of the ideas generated to pull together a list of priorities for the new Biden Administration. You can read the minutes here
For our call next week we’d like to continue this discussion but center it on the work group activities for 2021. What would you like to see us focus on? What do we want to accomplish in 2021? To help guide the discussion, Kathy has assembled a list of considerations we should keep in mind as we’re proposing issues to work on. (call in information is below – looking forward to talking with you all next week!)
Ripeness: The issue is fully developed and advanced to a sufficient level of maturity; ready to “burst” in the environmental harvest. The issue has gained a significant amount of attention in the environmental community and is a major focus of the media, political entities, and various stakeholders on a mass level. Perfect Storm of Environmental Change: All of the factors surrounding this issue combined create the ideal opportunity for a significant impact to occur.
Winnable through collaborative efforts: When all of the partners join together as a united front, the ultimate goals of the issue are realistic and attainable. Available alternative: The product, substance or process being restricted must have an environmentally safe or preferred alternative in order to enable just transition for workers and communities. Someone on the ground to coordinate: The issue must have a designated point person or group that is local and is accountable for coordinating the overall effort.
Collaborative in nature: The issue provides an opportunity for us to easily work together toward a common goal. Builds capacity for our collaboration: The issue attracts a broader and more diverse group of people to get involved and ultimately join and work toward our collective vision. Makes the movement stronger: The issue builds a greater sphere of influence and impact on the toxic-free movement in a more powerful way. Builds ties with labor groups: The issue provides an opportunity to develop stronger relationships and connections with labor groups in order to energize their membership.
Widespread not just Local: The issue is not isolated to one local community, but has implications to leverage across New York State.
Significant health and environmental impact: The issue reveals the widespread effects it can have on a large cross section of the community. Does this policy help prevent significant impacts? Children’s impact, results in health impacts (cancer, cognitive disabilities, etc.)
Salient: Something that is both educable and marketable.
National Scene/Other States: our campaign helps or is helped by efforts to advance chemical policy in other states and at the national level.
Helps us tell our story broadly to people who don’t think about this.
Is a bridge/building block toward a broader paradigm shift (infrastructure, etc.)
Policy-Advocacy Work Group January 2021 Call
January 14, 2021 3pm – 4pm ET
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CPHNO Virtual Town Hall Meeting on the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
2021-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations (CPHNO) and the Public Health Foundation for a virtual town hall meeting on the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies) on January 21, 2021 from 1-2pm EST. The Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages) is in the process of reviewing and revising the Core Competencies, and this virtual meeting is an opportunity for public health nurses to provide feedback on how the Core Competencies can better serve the public health workforce.
During the meeting, an overview of the Core Competencies will be provided, the review and revision process will be discussed, and participants will have a chance to share their thoughts on the Core Competencies with fellow public health nurses and the Council on Linkages. Come join your colleagues in discussing how the Core Competencies can be improved to address changing needs of public health professionals and organizations.
Registration
If you are a public health nurse and wish to participate in this virtual town hall meeting, please register to attend.

If you are not a public health nurse, or are unable to attend the virtual town hall meeting, please visit the Core Competencies revision process webpage for additional opportunities to provide feedback or share your feedback by email to competencies@phf.org.

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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ANHE Global Climate Change Committee Monthly Call - January 2021
2021-01-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)

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)
