Nebraska Alliance for Physician Advocacy

10/16/2025

08/21/2025

Per NE Appleseed: “Extreme immigration enforcement actions have torn apart Nebraska families and sent harmful ripple effects across our state.

It’s essential that Nebraskans know their constitutional rights, how to assert them, and what we can all do to respond to extreme enforcement actions at this moment.

We invite you to join us on Thursday, September 4 at noon for a virtual Know Your Rights training.”

Registration link in our bio!

07/16/2025

LB 527 was signed into law on 4/7/25. Check out our full podcast episode at the link in our bio to learn more!

07/12/2025

Had an amazing time with Nebraska’s former state poet Matt Mason exploring creative writing and its value for physician advocacy. From odes to the ever-scarce sleep to revisiting the rhythms of our younger selves, it was wonderful to open our minds and explore our words of expression. Thank you to all the participants who came out—we were so glad to have you!

07/11/2025

Modern physicians face unprecedented challenges in healthcare delivery, from navigating complex administrative systems to advocating for patients within increasingly constrained environments. The emotional toll of these responsibilities often creates a disconnect between what physicians experience and what they can effectively communicate to create change.

In this episode of Advocacy is Medicine, Nebraska’s former state poet Matt Mason discusses how structured writing practices help physicians process workplace stress and develop clearer advocacy messages. Through physician writing groups, doctors are learning to articulate frustrations with healthcare systems, document successful patient advocacy cases, and identify specific areas needing reform. The clinical approach is straightforward: regular writing with peer feedback transforms overwhelming emotions into actionable communication strategies. For physicians seeking to strengthen their advocacy voice while managing professional stress, writing offers both therapeutic benefit and practical skill development in healthcare leadership.

06/26/2025

It’s not too late ‼️❗️register to join us at the link in our bio!!

06/26/2025

New blog post ➡️ Reversing Nebraska’s 10-Year Slide in Public Health

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06/09/2025

We hope to see you there - register at the link in our bio!

06/05/2025

New blog post ➡️ ACP Leadership Day: A Medical Student’s Perspective

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05/27/2025

Join Stephanie and Matt as they discuss the intersection of writing, advocacy and physician wellbeing.

Matt Mason served as the Nebraska State Poet from 2019-2024 and has run poetry workshops in Botswana, Romania, Nepal, and Belarus for the U.S. State Department.
His poetry has appeared in The New York Times and Matt has received a Pushcart Prize as well as fellowships from the Academy of American Poets and the Nebraska Arts Council. His work can be found in Rattle, Poet Lore, Prairie Schooner, and in hundreds of other publications. Mason’s 5th book, Rock Stars, was published by Button Poetry in 2023.

Find more at: matt.midverse.com and join his Patreon page for monthly releases: patreon.com/MattMason