Upcoming event: Webcast: Environmental Health Issues and Advocacy for Nurses; July 23
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 1:00 - 3:00PM
Chemical policy reform, precautionary principles, safer alternatives, and environmentally preferable purchasing will be incorporated into this dynamic webcast workshop for nurses who want to take a more active role in environmental advocacy. Current laws and their flaws, guiding documents on environmental health, strategies, and opportunities for advocacy will be explored. This workshop, sponsored by NYSNA's Economic and General Welfare Program and supported through a mini-grant from HealthCare without Harm, is open to all nurses and healthcare professionals interested in receiving information on environmental health issues.
Presented by Thomas J. Lowe, RN, MPH, COHN-S, NYSNA Occupational Health & Safety Representative and Kathy Curtis, Program Director Clean NY.
Continuing education credit is available.
For more information and registration, visit http://www.nysna.org/union/health_safety/intro.htm
Upcoming event correction: 2008 Women's Health & the Environment Conference: New Science, New Solutions; September 25
In a previous issue of the EnviRN newsletter, we erroneously stated that the Women's Health and the Environment Conference: New Science, New Solutions would be held on September 23rd in Pittsburgh, PA. The correct date is September 25th. More information and event details will be available soon. We apologize for the error.
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Position announcement: Multiple positions, Green for All; Oakland, CA
Positions available include: Web Manager, Development Director, Senior Policy Associate, Youth Organizer, Policy Associate & Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager
The positions are posted here.
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@greenforall.org.
ABOUT GREEN FOR ALL
Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Green for All advocates for local, state and federal commitment to job creation, job training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the emerging green economy.
Green for All is developing a community of practice to engage people from every sector of society in (1) collaborating to build a green economy that works for all by sharing innovation, best practices and leveraging each other up, and (2) strategically participating to advance major policy initiatives that fight both poverty and pollution at the same time.
Learn more at www.greenforall.org.
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The New York Times "Tribute to Nurses"
The New York Times is recognizing the invaluable contributions of America’s nurses with their 6th annual “Tribute to Nurses.” They are asking people to nominate a nurse or a nurse educator that has had an impact on their life.
The American Nurses' Association encourages all nurses to take part in this tribute to the health care providers the Times describes as “America’s most dedicated and indispensable professionals.”
Choose a student, colleague or mentor you believe exemplifies the compassion and commitment that are the hallmarks of the nursing profession.
Four winners, three practicing nurses and one nurse educator, will be chosen from the group of candidates to be featured in a special section of the November 30th New York Times Magazine.
The deadline for submissions is August 1st. Rules, regulation and nomination forms can be found here: http://nytjobmarketonline.com/tribute_to_nurses/
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Vote for the winner of the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest
(From EPA press release) The U.S. EPA Aging Initiative, in partnership with Generations United and the Rachel Carson Council Inc., invites the public to vote for their favorite submissions for the Second Annual Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Intergenerational Poetry, Essay and Photography Contest. A panel of judges has selected the finalists in four categories: photography, essay, poetry, or mixed media (photography and a poem or essay). Finalists were selected based on originality, creativity, use of an intergenerational team, and ability to capture a sense of wonder.
Carson is considered to be the founder of the contemporary environmental movement through her landmark book, "Silent Spring." Using the title of another of Carson's books, "The Sense of Wonder," the contest sought submissions "that best express the 'Sense of Wonder' that you feel when observing the sea, the night sky, forests, birds, wildlife, and all that is beautiful to your eyes."
The contest's intergenerational approach reflects Carson's efforts through her writing to have adults share with children a sense of wonder about nature and help them discover its joys. The deadline for voting is
Sept. 15 and the winners will be announced in October.
More information on the contest can be found here.
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Join the EPA's Children's Environmental Health Listserve
The Child and Aging Health Protection Division invites you to join the Children's Environmental Health List Serve. The Children's Environmental Health list serve is meant to enhance our collaborations by sharing information on news, and upcoming events and activities regarding children's health protection. It is free, and your email address will be kept private. To subscribe, send an e-mail to coopwood.theodore@epa.gov.
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Nominate a nurse to serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
The National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) is soliciting nominations for possible membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors. This Board provides advice and guidance to the Secretary, HHS; the Director, CDC; and the Director, NCEH/ATSDR, regarding program goals, objectives, strategies, and priorities in fulfillment of the agencies' mission to protect and promote people's health. The Board provides advice and guidance to help NCEH/ATSDR work more efficiently and effectively with its various constituents and to fulfill its mission in protecting America's health.
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of the Board's objectives. Nominees will be selected from experts having experience in preventing human diseases and disabilities caused by environmental conditions. Experts in the disciplines of toxicology, epidemiology, environmental or occupational medicine, behavioral science, risk assessment, exposure assessment, and experts in public health and other related disciplines will be considered. Consideration is given to representation from diverse geographic areas, gender, ethnic and minority groups, and the disabled. Members may be invited to serve up to four-year terms. Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
The following information must be submitted for each candidate: Name, affiliation, address, telephone number, and current curriculum vitae. E-mail addresses are requested if available.
Nominations should be sent, in writing, and postmarked by October 31, 2008 to Sandra Malcom, Committee Management Specialist, NCEH/ ATSDR, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway
(MS-F61), Chamblee, Georgia 30341. Telephone and facsimile submissions cannot be accepted.
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Update to Nurses rBGH-Free Dairy Toolkit: Send postcards to yogurt companies requesting rBGH-free yogurt
Back in May, we told you about Health Care Without Harm's Nurses' rBGH-Free Dairy Toolkit, which contains a wealth of information, flyers, and other tools for you to use to educate yourselves, your fellow nurses, your patients and your health care institutions about the benefits of rBGH-free dairy products.
A new addition has been made to this toolkit -- postcards that you can send to Dannon or Yoplait asking them to provide rBGH-free yogurt.
Access the postcards and the toolkit here.
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Sustainable summer cooking -- recipe ideas!
Summer is a great time for sustainable cooking! Sustainabletable.org has a great collection of sustainable recipes to get you started, such as Zucchini Bruschetta, Seafood Whole Wheat Pasta Salad, and Peach Blueberry Pie. Browse recipes here, and bon appetit!
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