As the climate crisis accelerates—bringing extreme heatwaves, toxic wildfires, and mounting health emergencies—the stakes for America’s health, and for truth itself, have never been higher. Yet rather than confront this crisis with science and urgency, the Trump administration continues to deny, distract, and dismantle decades of climate and public health progress. This moment… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Ignoring Climate Science Is Public Health Negligence

  I am thrilled to invite school nurses everywhere to join an exciting new adventure: Writer’s Camp! I’m honored to serve as one of the camp counselors for this innovative online community created by expert editor and nurse researcher, Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, specifically designed for nurses who are passionate about the science… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Gather ‘Round the Virtual Campfire – Join Me at Writer’s Camp!

  As another demanding school year is coming to a close (or already has), school nurses find themselves navigating an increasingly difficult landscape. Budget cuts loom large, threatening not just positions but the ability to provide vital care to students and school communities. In this moment of uncertainty, one question rises to the surface: Where… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Where Do We Go From Here?

The House’s passage of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” marks one of the most sweeping assaults on the health, nutrition, and future of America’s children in recent memory. While headlines focus on tax cuts and political maneuvering, the real story is the profound and lasting harm this legislation would inflict on millions of young people.  There… Continue reading The Relentless School Nurse: Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is an Assault on Children’s Health and Wellbeing