Justin Gill stands up for science
"Nurses rely on science and evidence to guide our decisions. We advocate for our patients, and we will continue to protect them from harmful policy decisions."
Government Affairs and Nursing practice and Public health
The quest for universal healthcare in Washington state
This article provides a high-level overview of the various coalitions, how they define universal healthcare, their goals and strategies, how they may partner with other coalitions, and where their work overlaps.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs and Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist
Press release
AFT’s Weingarten responds to key vote to end shutdown
"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve their lives, not shatter them."
Congress’ proposal to cut Medicaid would devastate our healthcare system
The House proposal would have dire consequences for Washington residents and our healthcare delivery system.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs and Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist
Key vote on public health funding Nov. 19
King County Council is expected to vote on measure to protect public health clinics
Help protect long-term care insurance for millions of Washington residents
Vote NO on Initiative 2124
Sign the petition to save public health in Seattle/King County
Much of King County’s public health system now risks being shuttered.
An invitation from Monica McLemore, PHD, MPH, RN
Monica R. McLemore was given the 2023 Nurse Researcher Award by WSNA and issued the following invitation in her acceptance speech.
Governor Jay Inslee proclaims May as Nurses Month in Washington state
“I encourage all people in our state to join me in honoring the nurses of Washington, especially recognizing the critical and live-saving role that registered nurses have filled around our state, country, and world through the current coronavirus pandemic.”
Chauvin conviction a landmark on the long road to eliminating systemic racism
WSNA applauds the guilty verdicts delivered against former police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd. The jury’s conclusion supports what we know to be true: that Black Americans, especially Black men, are too often victims of systemic racism in law enforcement in this country, and the consequences can be deadly.
It’s National Public Health Week (or should it be year?)
The national theme for Public Health Week 2021 is “Building Bridges to Better Health,” a recognition that making communities safe and healthy is public health’s top priority and that COVID-19 has made that even more important.
Update on public health restructure legislation
Both the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives released their budget proposals in late March – and both provided significant new funding for Foundational Public Health Services.WSNA and the Washington State Medical Association issued a joint statement to budget leadership on March 28.
WSNA statement on immigrant sterilizations taking place at Georgia detention center under ICE
Like so many others, we are horrified by recent claims of immigrant sterilizations taking place at a Georgia detention center under the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
WSNA statement calling for an end to systemic racism, racial violence and police brutality
WSNA stands in solidarity with all those who are calling for an end to systemic racism, racial violence and police brutality. We also are calling on our profession to look hard at the many ways racism manifests itself in our health care system and in patient care. We must do better.
Why are nurses suing the EPA?
For over a decade, nurses have been working with a wide range of partners, including other health professionals, environmentalists and health-affected groups, to update the nation’s chemical safety policy.
Snohomish public health nurses fight to save services
While King County is looking to expand services for pregnant women, young children and teens, the Snohomish Health District shut the doors for the last time on the Immunization Clinic on June 30. The county’s First Steps program, which provides maternity support services, is also slated for elimination.
