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PFAS in Michigan: From Education to Action

PFAS are commonly known as ‘forever chemicals’ due to their extreme persistence in the environment and human body. PFAS cross the placental barrier, accumulate in the growing fetus, are excreted in breast milk, and have been linked with a wide range of health effects including high cholesterol, several cancers, infertility, and low birth weight. This webinar discusses the scope of PFAS exposure in Michigan as well as resources for the clinician, including ANHE’s PFAS Toolkit, as well as advocacy opportunities.

Advancing Climate Change in the Nursing Curriculum

This workshop introduces issues of climate change to nursing faculty, establishing the connection between climate change and health across the lifespan.

Climate Readiness: Preparation is Key

Climate impacts are striking at an alarming rate within the United States. Fires and Maui, Burning Man in Nevada with rain and sheltering in pace, Hurricane Idalia, and those left in her wake are the tip of the iceberg, so to speak. Nurses can be pivotal in preparation long before the event or disaster strikes. Understanding the risks your patient population may encounter is the first step. Tools such as the ones published by Americares are just one example of timely patient education. This session discusses how one primary care nurse practitioner approaches climate change and the changes necessary in primary care.

COP26 - Nursing Leadership at the Intersection of Climate & Health: Influencing Policy & Systems Change

The Alliance of Nurses for Health Environments hosts a special launch event of the “Global Nurse Agenda for Climate Justice” ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). Climate justice has become a driving force for innovation in science and is at the forefront of the environmental justice movement and nurses are in a key position to advance climate justice in collaboration with the communities we practice in. In the development of this agenda, nursing organizations around the world have gathered together to stimulate a global dialogue on climate justice, center marginalized voices in climate justice decision making, and collaborate through research, education, and practice to advance climate justice action globally. On this webinar, speakers share more information about the Agenda, how nurses are collaborating on a global scale, and their stories at the intersection of climate justice, health, and nursing.

Results of a Focused Ethnography Exploring Caring Patterns Among Planetary Health Nurses

Steve Cairns is a nurse educator who recently completed research into the lived experience of nurses who are actively engaged in planetary health initiatives. Dr. Cairns conducted a focused ethnographic study using semi-structured interviews, participant observations, and arts-informed self-reflections identified themes related to fourteen nurses’ journeys, approaches, activities, and priorities in support of planetary health. The results of this research have the potential to inform practice, policy, education, and research within the nursing profession. Additionally, this research serves to highlight an awareness that human health and well-being in relation to planetary health is essential to the role of care providers.

Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action Part 10: Climate Change and Health Equity

This webinar is part 10 of the series Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action, developed through a collaboration between the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Nursing - Climate Resources for Health Education, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment, and Climate Action Nurses. This presentation discusses the intersection of climate change and health equity, focusing on the disproportionate impacts of climate-related health threats on vulnerable populations and strategies for advancing climate and environmental justice.

Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action Part 9: Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience

This webinar is part 9 of the series Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action, developed through a collaboration between the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Nursing - Climate Resources for Health Education, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment, and Climate Action Nurses. This presentation discusses climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies. Nurses will learn how healthcare systems can reduce their greenhouse gas footprint and adapt to changing climate conditions.

Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action Part 2: Vector-borne Disease

This webinar is part 2 of the series Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action, developed through a collaboration between the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Nursing - Climate Resources for Health Education, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment, and Climate Action Nurses. This presentation discusses the relationship between climate change and vector-borne diseases (VBD), including water-borne, food-borne, and zoonotic diseases. It highlights the roles nurses can play in VBD prevention and identifies intersectoral measures that mitigate VBD risks.

Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action Part 1 - Basic Climate Change Knowledge for the Nursing Professional
This webinar is part 1 of the series Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action, developed through a collaboration between the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Nursing - Climate Resources for Health Education, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment, and Climate Action Nurses. This presentation discusses the critical role of nursing professionals in addressing the climate and health crisis. Participants will explore key climate change concepts, including environmental determinants of health, greenhouse gas emissions, and the health sector’s contribution to environmental degradation.
Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action Part 5: Mental Health

This webinar is part 5 of the series Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action, developed through a collaboration between the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Nursing - Climate Resources for Health Education, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment, and Climate Action Nurses. This presentation discusses the mental health impacts of climate change, particularly on vulnerable populations. It covers barriers to accessing mental health services, strategies for health promotion, and coping mechanisms for climate-related stress.

Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action Part 6: Pollution: Soil, Water, & Waste

This webinar is part 6 of the series Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action, developed through a collaboration between the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Nursing - Climate Resources for Health Education, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment, and Climate Action Nurses. This presentation discusses the health effects of environmental pollution, including soil, water, and plastic waste. Participants will learn about the pathways through which pollutants enter ecosystems and their impact on human health.

Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action Part 7: Degraded Air Quality and Wildfires

This webinar is part 7 of the series Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action, developed through a collaboration between the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Nursing - Climate Resources for Health Education, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment, and Climate Action Nurses. This presentation discusses the relationship between air quality, climate change, and health. Participants will explore how wildfires and air pollution affect respiratory health and increase the risk of chronic diseases.

Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action Part 8: Heat-Related Illness

This webinar is part 8 of the series Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis: Education for Action, developed through a collaboration between the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Nursing - Climate Resources for Health Education, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment, and Climate Action Nurses. This presentation discusses the health impacts of heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke. It will identify vulnerable populations, preventive measures, and best practices for managing heat-related illnesses in clinical settings.