Nurses for Healthy Environments Podcast

Description: In this wide-ranging discussion, Deanna shares her philosophy and strategies for advancing environmental sustainability in busy hospital settings. Her infectious energy and determination is apparent as she describes projects, […]

Description: How can nurses turn local advocacy into broader environmental health change? This episode explores the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments’ Regional Forums, including how they connect nurses across […]

Description: In this episode, guest host Milagros Elia sits down with Diana Baptiste, DNP, RN, CNE, a cardiovascular nurse, educator, and health equity leader, to discuss the trusted role of […]

Description: In this episode, guest host, Milagros Elia, sits down with Ashley Smith, MSN, RN, PHN, CNE, CSN, a public health nurse and environmental health advocate based in Los Angeles, […]

Description: In this episode, guest hosted by Grace Kistner, we hear from Lucas Gardim and Ongelique Conflenti as they share how their work in innovation, research, and practice is helping […]

Description: In this episode, we get to hear from Teddie Potter, Deva-Marie Beck, and Barbara Dossey as they discuss envisioning planetary health with global initiatives, such as the Nightingale Initiative; […]

Description: In this episode, we get to hear from Jeremiah Headen, ANHE’s Fellowship Program Director, as he walks us through how and why the Sustainability Toolkit was created. More importantly, […]

Description: In this episode, guest host Dr. Heidi Honegger Rogers sits down with Dr. Cristina Watkins, a family nurse practitioner and public health advocate, to explore how climate change is […]

Linda O’Kelley Dr. Linda O’Kelley holds a PhD in Nursing Science from Rush University. Her research focuses on the health impacts of toxic environmental exposures, utilizing large datasets to link […]

Mitzie Meyers, PhD, RN, CNE, AHN-BC Dr. Mitzie Rains Meyers has been dedicated to the health of people and the environment throughout her nursing career in neonatal/pediatric practice and as […]

On March 2 and 3, 2025 in Washington DC, hundreds of health professionals and other interested in health gathered at Our Planet, Our Health 2025 Climate Action Convention. It was […]

Jessica Castner, PhD, RN-BC, FAEN, FAAN Dr. Castner is the President of Castner Incorporated, a woman-owned small business enterprise. Dr. Castner is also with the University at Albany. Dr. Castner […]

Melessa Kelley, PhD RN Dr. Melessa Kelley is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin in the School of Nursing. Dr. Kelley is Native American (Keetoowah-Cherokee) […]

Jacqueline Fawcett, RN; PhD; ScD (hon); FAAN; ANEF Dr. Fawcett received her Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University in 1964, her Master of Arts degree in Parent Child Nursing […]

Cristina Watkins, FNP-BC, has been practicing as an NP for almost 15 years. She has worked in a variety of areas, including pediatrics, vascular neurology, and, most recently, telemedicine. She […]

Cristina Watkins, FNP-BC, has been practicing as an NP for almost 15 years. She has worked in a variety of areas, including pediatrics, vascular neurology, and, most recently, telemedicine. She […]

Shawna Beese, PhD RN After a fulfilling 12-year career in hospital management and 20 years as a nurse leader, I returned to graduate school in 2019 to work towards a […]

Anto Paul, MSN, RN, PHNA-BC, CDCES Anto Paul is a Population Health Nurse at Catholic Health Services of Long Island. He earned his Master’s in Public Health and Community Health […]

Joanna Law, RN, Seeking Sustainability in Nursing Practice On this podcast, Joanna Law, RN discussed the impact of health care waste on community and planetary health , particularly for frontline […]

Nurse Scientist, inventor, innovator, leader…so much to share! Rachel Walker is the first and only nurse to serve as an Invention Ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of […]

Nurse Scientist, inventor, innovator, leader…so much to share! Rachel Walker is the first and only nurse to serve as an Invention Ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of […]

Listen to Shanda describe the Nurses Climate Challenge. Shanda Demorest, DNP, RN-BC, PHN, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, is committed to nudging healthcare toward […]

Listen to Shanda describe the Nurses Climate Challenge. Shanda Demorest, DNP, RN-BC, PHN, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, is committed to nudging healthcare toward […]

Learn from Professor Richardson’s great ideas for educating nurses! Professor Janet Richardson BSc., PhD., PGCE., RN., DN., CPsychol of the University of Plymouth in England is an international leader in […]

Learn from Professor Richardson’s great ideas for educating nurses! Professor Janet Richardson BSc., PhD., PGCE., RN., DN., CPsychol of the University of Plymouth in England is an international leader in […]

Hear Dr. Winters talk about her fascinating career in nursing research, education, and administration Charlene Winters, PhD, RN is professor at Montana State University College of Nursing. Dr. Winters has […]

Hear Dr. Winters talk about her fascinating career in nursing research, education, and administration Charlene Winters, PhD, RN is professor at Montana State University College of Nursing. Dr. Winters has […]

Listen to Sara describe her journey and impacts in addressing the environmental impacts of healthcare through a nursing lens. Sara Wohlford, MPH, RN is the Efficiency and Sustainability Manager at […]

Listen to Sara describe her journey and impacts in addressing the environmental impacts of healthcare through a nursing lens. Sara Wohlford, MPH, RN is the Efficiency and Sustainability Manager at […]

Listen to Tom Engle’s wisdom and humor in this wide-ranging conversation about nursing, public health, and environment. Tom Engle, MSN, APRN, is a retired Public Health Nurse, Chair of the Board of […]

Listen to Tom Engle’s wisdom and humor in this wide-ranging conversation about nursing, public health, and environment. Tom Engle, MSN, APRN, is a retired Public Health Nurse, Chair of the Board of […]

On this episode, hear from global environmental health nurse leader Susan Wilburn Susan Wilburn, RN, MPH, is the Sustainability Director for Global Green and Healthy Hospitals, an international program of Health […]

On this episode, hear from global environmental health nurse leader Susan Wilburn Susan Wilburn, RN, MPH, is the Sustainability Director for Global Green and Healthy Hospitals, an international program of Health […]

Jessica Castner, PhD, RN, FAEN, is a leading researcher in environmental and occupational health, especially focusing on respiratory illness and injury. In this podcast, we learn of Dr. Castner’s elegant […]

Jessica Castner, PhD, RN, FAEN, is a leading researcher in environmental and occupational health, especially focusing on respiratory illness and injury. In this podcast, we learn of Dr. Castner’s elegant […]

Listen as Lois Wessel describes her lifelong advocacy for health communities. Lois Wessel is a Family Nurse Practitioner and also instructor in the DNP program at Georgetown University. Lois has […]

Listen as Lois Wessel describes her lifelong advocacy for health communities. Lois Wessel is a Family Nurse Practitioner and also instructor in the DNP program at Georgetown University. Lois has […]

Hear from Kathy Curtis, a leading national voice on advocating for safer chemicals. Kathy Curtis, LPN, Executive Director of Clean and Healthy New York, has committed her career to reducing […]

Hear from Kathy Curtis, a leading national voice on advocating for safer chemicals. Kathy Curtis, LPN, Executive Director of Clean and Healthy New York, has committed her career to reducing […]

On this episode hear Cara Cook describe her upstream approach to nursing practice. Cara Cook, MSN, RN, AHN-BC is the Climate Change Program Coordinator for the Alliance of Nurses for […]

On this episode hear Cara Cook describe her upstream approach to nursing practice. Cara Cook, MSN, RN, AHN-BC is the Climate Change Program Coordinator for the Alliance of Nurses for […]

Hear Adelita Cantu describe her work in the community addressing environmental  justice. Adelita Cantu, PhD, RN is an Associate Professor at UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. She […]

Hear Adelita Cantu describe her work in the community addressing environmental  justice. Adelita Cantu, PhD, RN is an Associate Professor at UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. She […]

On this week’s podcast, hear from environmental health nursing researcher Barbara Polivka Barb Polivka, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Professor at the University of Louisville School of Nursing. She is an […]

On this week’s podcast, hear from environmental health nursing researcher Barbara Polivka Barb Polivka, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Professor at the University of Louisville School of Nursing. She is an […]

In this episode, Lisa Campbell, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, shares her wisdom for effective engagement with community members and policy makers. Lisa Campbell, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, Professor of Nursing at Texas […]

In this episode, Lisa Campbell, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, shares her wisdom for effective engagement with community members and policy makers. Lisa Campbell, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, Professor of Nursing at Texas […]

Listen to Joyce Stein, RN discuss her approach to nursing’s role in environmental health advocacy. Joyce Stein, RN spent 3 decades caring for vulnerable babies and their families in the […]

Listen to Joyce Stein, RN discuss her approach to nursing’s role in environmental health advocacy. Joyce Stein, RN spent 3 decades caring for vulnerable babies and their families in the […]

Listen to Anne Hulick, JD, RN describe her journey from bedside nursing to advocacy and the legal profession. Anne Hulick, JD, RN is Director of Clean Water Connecticut. She has […]