As we navigate the complex landscape of public health and education in 2025, it’s crucial to highlight voices that advocate for the well-being of our communities. Donna Gaffney and Teri Mills, my friends also known as the “Op-Ed Nurses,” are seasoned healthcare professionals and leaders in Nurses for America. They have been using their voices to raise awareness about serious public health risks, including the dangers of vaccine misinformation and misguided health policies. Their argument is especially timely and urgent given the current political climate that is targeting both public health and public education.
Gaffney/Mills most recent article, published in the Portland Press Herald, addresses a pressing issue: the alarming decline in consumer confidence and the erosion of trust in vaccines. This dual crisis has severe implications, particularly evident in the resurgence of diseases like measles and influenza.
Project 2025 is actively in play to dismantle the Department of Education and defund critical government agencies, the Op-Ed Nurses’ call for trust in vaccines and support for public health initiatives takes on added significance. Their commentary serves as a crucial counterpoint to the ongoing efforts to deconstruct the infrastructure of our Federal government, emphasizing the need for evidence-based policies to protect our communities’ well-being.
The link below is the insightful commentary on these critical issues, which resonate strongly in our current socio-political climate:
Portland Press Herald – Opinion: A Crisis in Vaccine Confidence Has Led to a Surge in Illness
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