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A newsletter of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, an initiative of AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
February 9, 2021Send shout-outs, story ideas, and webinar information to Aidan McCallion at
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Shout-out
A Thank You to Black Health Leaders Combating Vaccine Hesitancy
60 Black members of the National Academy of Medicine made a high-profile plea to Black Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. “Many of us fought our way into health professions specifically to care for the health of our community,” they wrote in the New York Times. “We encourage you to claim your place in line to get vaccinated.” Among Campaign allies: Risa Lavizzo-Mourey,MD, MBA; John Lumpkin, MD, MPH; Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN; and David Williams, PhD, MPH, plus others.
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Campaign News and Features
Join Us for the Future of Nursing: Passion, Progress and Purpose
Action Coalitions, allies, and all who care about the nation’s health are invited to a Campaign for Action summit that sets the stage for the National Academy of Medicine’s report on nursing for the coming decade, acknowledges progress of the past decade and honors the contributions of nursing during this extraordinary time. The February 24 meeting will include presentations from leaders in nursing, as well as from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, AARP Foundation, and the Campaign.
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Health Equity Action Forum Recordings Now Available
Recordings of the first and second Campaign Health Equity Action Forums are now online. “The Value of Diversifying the Nursing Workforce,” held on January 12, and “Nursing as a Career to Achieve Financial Security,” held on February 3, are part of a series that includes leaders from human rights groups, government and business, consumer, business, and health care organizations asking and answering questions about nursing and health equity.
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Racial Equity Is Right—Economically, Too
“Advancing racial equity exerts a powerful positive influence on the lives and futures of children,” begins a report from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. But it’s good for the bottom line too: “The United States economy could be $8 trillion larger by 2050 if the country eliminated racial disparities in health, education, incarceration and employment.”
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AARP and Nurses on Boards Coalition Want You!
Every community welcomes leadership, and now’s the time to get involved: AARP and the Nurses on Boards Coalition seek nurses to represent AARP on community boards working to improve patient care, support family caregivers, build healthier communities and advocate for policies that lead to better health and well-being.
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Action Coalitions: What’s Up? Tell Us So That We Can Share
Fans of the Campaign for Action like to learn what’s happening in other states. But we might not know your stories. Help us celebrate your efforts and share details of progress by dropping a note to Aidan McCallion at
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Funding, Tools, and Other Opportunities
Advisory Committee on Minority Health Seeks Members
The Office on Minority Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking nominations for its Advisory Committee on Minority Health. Members advise the deputy assistant secretary on developing programs for improving health as well as for health equity to eliminate disparities. Deadline: March 4, 5 p.m. ET.
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RWJF Seeks Health Policy Research Scholars
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites full-time doctoral students from nonclinical, research-focused disciplines to apply to become Health Policy Research Scholars. The four-year leadership program seeks those motivated to improve health, well-being, and equity and who want to lead actionable research that will inform policy change. Deadline: March 17, 3 p.m. ET.
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Meetings and Webinars
Meetings open to all unless otherwise noted. Follow links for details about fees and registration.
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Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Halls
AARP. Thursdays, 1 p.m. ET. Call-in number: (855) 274-9507.
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In Their Words : Stories From The Outstanding Women Nurse & Midwife Leaders of 2020
Women in Global Health. February 10, 9 a.m. ET
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Global Launch of the Lancet Commission on Public Policy and Heath in the Trump Era
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College. February 11. Noon ET.
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RN Research Using the NSSRN
Health Workforce Technical Assistance Center. February 18, 3 p.m. ET
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Nurses on the Frontline: Strengthening America’s Health Care Workforce
Journalist’s Resource. February 22, 2-3 p.m. ET
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The Future of Nursing: Passion, Progress, and Purpose
Center to Champion Nursing in America. February 24, 2–5 pm ET.
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Pennsylvania’s Healthcare Mosaic Conference 2021 (virtual)
Pennsylvania Action Coalition. March 1-5.
Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Consensus Study
National Academy of Medicine. Tentative: May.
Campaign for Action Stakeholder Summit
Center to Champion Nursing in America. June 3-4.
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