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ANAC Town Hall
Last week more than 30 ANAC members gathered for a meaningful and timely member-only virtual town hall, hosted by the Membership & Policy Committees.
Open to all ANAC members, discussions centered on the challenges and opportunities facing our community, particularly the impact of recent funding cuts and threats and Executive Orders. Members shared their concerns about losing critical funding, while others highlighted strategies for sustainability. A strong theme throughout the conversation was mutual support - emphasizing the importance of uplifting one another, especially nurses and professionals in the HIV field, during these uncertain times. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to this vital virtual conversation.
Keep an eye on your inbox for the next session!
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Supreme Court decision
On June 27 the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the Kennedy v. Braidwood case. The Court ruled that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a constitutionally appointed body. This ruling allows for many preventive services, including PrEP, STI testing, mental health and cancer screenings to remain available without cost sharing. However, the Court also noted that the Secretary of HHS has the right to appoint and remove USPTF members and review and block Task Force recommendations; concerning, considering the recent actions by the HHS Secretary in firing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACCIP).
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Uncensored series continues
ANAC continues to hold regular meetings as part of the Nurses Uncensored series. Join us for the next session in this series on July 2 at 12 p.m. ET “When Research Is Silenced: Ethical and Public Health Implications of Grant Terminations in Migrant Health”. Open to all, registration required.
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American Nurses Association meeting and Hill Day
ANAC President-elect Darcel Reyes and Executive Director Carole Treston attended the annual ANA General Assembly meeting in Washington, D.C. June 26-28. They joined more than 500 nurses in advocacy activities that included visits to elected officials and staff on Capitol Hill, with the messages #SaveMedicaid and support nursing education, research and advance practice. ANAC participates as an Organizational Affiliate.
ANAC joined 13 state nursing organizations in presenting a resolution regarding recent federal policies that are in opposition to the Nursing Code of Ethics. The resolution was passed by a 75% majority.
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Webinar on-demand
On June 4, ANAC members Jeffrey Kwong and Sarah Williams participated in a jointly provided webinar between Clinical Care Options (CCO) and ANAC. The webinar explored the role of nurses and allied health professionals in supporting individualized HIV treatment that considers patient factors and preferences. If you were unable to attend the live webinar, the slide set is currently available on the CCO website.
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Featured Open Access Article: “Nurses Must Rise” in INANE 2025 Virtual Journal
We’re excited to announce that the powerful and timely article, “Nurses Must Rise: Confronting Misinformation and Disinformation in Health Care”, by Dallas Ducar, published in the Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (JANAC), will be featured as an open access article in the INANE 2025 Virtual Journal!
🗓 Available: July 15 – August 15, 2025
🌐 Access
This article calls on nurses to take a stand against the growing tide of health misinformation and disinformation—an issue that has never been more urgent. It explores the ethical, professional, and practical responsibilities of nurses in safeguarding public trust and promoting evidence-based care.
As part of INANE’s commitment to advancing nursing scholarship and leadership, this open access feature ensures that all attendees and the broader nursing community can engage with this critical work.
Don’t miss this opportunity to read, reflect, and rise.
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New global definition of nursing
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) announced a new global definition of nursing during their 2025 Helsinki ICN Congress in June. This new definition aims to better describe and encompass the profession’s scope, identity and contribution to global health.
USAID
The impact on global health and individuals due to the closing of USAID and catastrophic reductions in PEPFAR was the subject of a recent opinion piece in the New York Times by Nicholas Kristoff, reporting directly from Sierra Leone & Liberia.
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ANAC2025 - Philadelphia
ANAC2025 will include sessions on long acting injectables, new to HIV care , treatment updates, managing complex cases, nurses in global health and many other topics. Participants are eligible for up to 16 hours of NCPD/CNE, included in registration.
Early Bird Registration closes July 15. Register now!
New this year: Round Table Discussions
We'll be hosting informal, intimate (8-10 drop in participants), peer-led discussions on defined topics.
Ideas submitted so far include:
- How to submit to JANAC
- Nursing research in challenging times
- Nursing care for people who are unstably housed
Do you have a topic to suggest for a round table? Send ideas to anac@anacnet.org.
Abstracts
We are excited to share that we received more than 100 abstract submissions for ANAC2025! This response reflects the commitment to advancing HIV care, prevention, research and advocacy. The wide range of abstract submissions promises a diverse and engaging set or oral and poster presentations at conference. We look forward to highlighting the incredible work being done across the globe.
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Lencapavir receives FDA approval
Gilead Sciences, announced on June 18 that their medication, lenacapavir, received FDA approval as a twice yearly injectable for HIV prevention, significantly expanding PrEP options. Data from phase 3 PURPOSE 1 and 2 trials showed ≥ 99.9% of participants who receive the injection twice yearly remained HIV negative. Advocates applauded the announcement but called for a roll out that was efficacious and equitable.
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Join ANAC’s Global Committee
Want to help shape ANAC’s global work? We’re welcoming members to our Global Committee through four work groups: advocacy, chapter formation, program development and funding & partnerships. Apply now.
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Chapter advocacy
Your chapter can engage in advocacy work that aligns with the national advocacy agenda!
Nurses have an influential and powerful voice as public policy advocates. ANAC encourages our chapter members to engage in local, state and national advocacy efforts.
All advocacy efforts should align with the ANAC policy agenda and our four pillars.
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Advocacy efforts can take the form of:
- Letters (sign-on letters, letters to editor, etc.)
- Coalitions (chapters or individual members can join local and regional coalitions)
- Written and verbal testimony (school board, county commission, city council, state legislature, etc.)
- Meetings and marches
Always state that you are a nurse! If you have question about how to get involved, please contact Carole Treston.
Calling all ANAC Current and Aspiring ANAC Chapter Leaders!
July 10 - 5 p.m. ET.
Join us for an engaging and empowering ANAC Chapter Leader Webinar Series, designed to provide chapter leaders with the tools, insights, and inspiration they need to thrive in their roles. This dynamic series will focus on creative ideas to engage members, ANAC provided resources, leadership development, and actionable strategies to enhance your chapter operations and impact.
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Austin Nation named to new post
Congratulations to ANAC Membership Committee Member Austin Nation, PhD, RN, PHN, on being named the President-elect of the Western Institute of Nursing. Austin is also the Associate Professor at California State University, Fullerton.
2025 AAN fellows
The American Academy of Nursing announced that it will induct a highly accomplished cohort of nurse leaders as its 2025 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).
The inductees are recognized for their substantial contributions to health and healthcare. Their extensive expertise will enrich the thought leadership of the more than 3,200 Academy Fellows who together advance the Academy's mission of improving health and achieving health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation and science.
We congratulate and celebrate six ANAC members who are inducted as 2025 Fellows. Join us in congratulating:
Shameka Cody, University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing
Debra Kosko, Georgetown University School of Nursing
Brian Goodroad, University of Minnesota School of Nursing and Hennepin Healthcare
Christine Horvat Davey, Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Higinio Fernandez-Sanchez, UT Health Houston Cizik School of Nursing
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Lucy Bradley-Springer Excellence in HIV Prevention Award
Dr. Jillian Pintye (she/her), RN, MPH, PhD, received the Lucy Bradley-Springer Excellence in HIV Prevention Award in 2024. This award recognizes a nurse who has made significant and outstanding contributions to the prevention of the spread of HIV infection.
Dr. Pintye is a nurse-scientist and Associate Professor in the Departments of Global Health and Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics at the University of Washington. She is also affiliated with the International Clinical Research Center (ICRC) and the Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) and is a Research Associate with the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership. Her research focuses on HIV and STI prevention and treatment, particularly within maternal child health and family planning settings.
View the 2024 award winners.
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