The applicability of the saying ‘how long is a piece of string’ when trying to unravel the mysteries of life, the universe and everything in it is one of life’s… Read More »Planetary Health and Human Contentment: Can they coexist?
Over the Christmas break, we watched FernGully: The Last Rainforest. My youngest, Mr. 9,had never seen it before, while for me, it had been over 20 years. I remember watching… Read More »Finding Hope in FernGully: A Reflection on Climate, Health, and Collective Action
Dr Naomi Tutticci Recently, social media posted about a successful partnership between The Eden Project and Canary Wharf Group in the United Kingdom (UK). ‘Eden Dock’ is a green spine… Read More »Green Space: Is it another buzz word or is it relevant to nursing and midwifery practice?
Dr. Jutharat Attawet, Dr. Mercy Thomas, Amy Kim and Sarah Park (Image: theglovestore.co.uk) In healthcare, gloves are essential when there’s a real risk of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or… Read More »Healthcare professionals and use of non-sterile gloves
As nurses and midwives, our roles as caregivers have expanded in recent years to include leadership in planetary health. We find ourselves at the intersection of healthcare and climate advocacy,… Read More »Nurses and Midwives Embracing Kotter’s Eight-Step Model for Planetary Health Leadership.
On the 14th of October, at the start of Global Climate Change Week, the Planetary Health Collaborative for Nurses and Midwives released “Nurses and Midwives for Planetary Health: A Call… Read More »Building a Healthier Future: A Hopeful Call to Nurses and Midwives for Planetary Health
Written By Mark Holmes In the face of the global climate crisis, we often look to scientists, policymakers, and environmental experts for solutions. However, there’s an untapped reservoir of knowledge… Read More »Foregrounding Nursing Wisdom: A Powerful Ally in the Fight Against Climate Change
Written by Dr Jutharat Attawet As an intraoperative nurse, I am trained to maintain the highest standards of infection preventions and control in order to protect patients. However, this commitment… Read More »Navigating Waste in the Operating Room: An intraoperative nurse’s Perspective on Planetary Health
Written By Naomi Tutticci I think about how time is going so fast and how much living there is to do. I’ve also thought that death and life are incompatible.… Read More »Life after death: A natural burial