Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments

Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments ANHE is the only national nursing organization focused on the intersection of health & environment.
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Massachusetts lawmakers are considering new restrictions on PFAS “forever chemicals” in everyday products, from cookware...
06/17/2026

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering new restrictions on PFAS “forever chemicals” in everyday products, from cookware and cosmetics to children’s items and food packaging.

Reducing PFAS exposure at the source is a public health priority. Nurses and health professionals can help educate communities and support policies that protect health.

Read more: https://zurl.co/BbewB (link in bio)

06/17/2026

“The challenges facing our world don’t stop at borders, and neither should we.”

Earlier this year, Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad joined ANHE in Philadelphia for a conversation on clean air, climate, health, and the responsibility we share to protect people and the planet.

From climate action to community well-being, nurses and health advocates have a critical role to play in building a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Explore ANHE’s learning site for tools, knowledge, and resources to keep learning and taking action (link in bio): https://zurl.co/2WZ4a

PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are found in many everyday products and can have serious implications for human...
06/16/2026

PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are found in many everyday products and can have serious implications for human health.

ANHE’s updated PFAS Toolkit helps nurses and other health professionals answer patient and community questions about PFAS exposure, testing, health risks, and ways to reduce exposure.

Download and share the toolkit (or use the link in our bio): https://zurl.co/4EeDE

06/16/2026

Forty years of studies find higher cancer risks among children exposed during pregnancy and early life to pesticides used on farms, lawns and pets.

NEXT WEEK 6/11: A core part of ANHE has always been community: nurses showing up for each other, holding space together,...
06/16/2026

NEXT WEEK 6/11: A core part of ANHE has always been community: nurses showing up for each other, holding space together, and finding support in the shared work of protecting health and the planet.

Our nurse-led healing circles are one way we continue to create that space. Whether you’re carrying grief, burnout, uncertainty, or simply looking to reconnect with others who understand this work, you are welcome here.

Join us for an upcoming healing circle.

Register using the link in our bio or visit: https://zurl.co/D4AFn

06/11/2026

“Clean air isn’t optional. It’s a right. And right now, that right needs defending.”

Earlier this year in Philadelphia, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta joined ANHE, health leaders, nurses, clinicians, and advocates to speak out against federal rollbacks weakening critical air quality protections.

The health impacts of pollution are already being felt across Philadelphia, from worsening asthma to heat-related illness, especially in Black and Brown communities facing disproportionate pollution burdens.

Clean air is fundamental to public health. Add your voice today and tell state leaders to defend our right to clean air (link in bio): https://zurl.co/ChYQa

06/11/2026

Nurses have a powerful voice in protecting public health, and Jason Kirchick, MPH, MSN, CNL, RN, MEDSURG-BC is using his.

As an ANHE Nurse Fellow alumnus, Jason has been working in his home state of Vermont to help advance a ban on paraquat, a highly toxic pesticide linked to serious health concerns for workers, families, and communities.

In this video, Jason shares what this advocacy has looked like on the ground and why nurses have an important role to play in pushing for policies that prevent harm before it reaches the bedside.

Watch and hear why protecting health means speaking up for safer environments.

Do you want to learn how to communicate effectively about toxic chemicals and environmental health science so you can sp...
06/10/2026

Do you want to learn how to communicate effectively about toxic chemicals and environmental health science so you can speak to media, public audiences, lawmakers and groups - all while protecting your scientific credibility?

Nurses will gain confidence as they learn how reporters will approach reporting on their science. Tactical guidance will also be provided for media interviews including best practices for communicating uncertainty that is inherent in good science.

Thursday, June 11 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

This training will be held virtually.

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

Join NurseTrust for Trusted Conversations featuring ANHE Executive Director Katie Huffling, DNP, RN, CNM, FAAN, for a ti...
06/10/2026

Join NurseTrust for Trusted Conversations featuring ANHE Executive Director Katie Huffling, DNP, RN, CNM, FAAN, for a timely discussion on a question we know the answer to: Is Climate Change a Nursing Issue? Spoiler: Yes.

Climate change is already shaping the health of our patients, communities, and care systems, and nurses have a critical role to play in understanding, responding to, and leading on this issue.

Register in advance and invite a colleague to join you!

📅 July 28, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM ET
🔗 Register today: https://zurl.co/bkZtn

A core part of ANHE has always been community: nurses showing up for each other, holding space together, and finding sup...
06/09/2026

A core part of ANHE has always been community: nurses showing up for each other, holding space together, and finding support in the shared work of protecting health and the planet.

Our nurse-led healing circles are one way we continue to create that space. Whether you’re carrying grief, burnout, uncertainty, or simply looking to reconnect with others who understand this work, you are welcome here.

Join us for an upcoming healing circle.

Register using the link in our bio or visit: https://zurl.co/yDrn0

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