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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 7d

WSNA President @justin-gill.bsky.social is one of 100 individuals selected from around the country included in an exhibit at the new Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream museum in Washington, D.C. Gill is part of the “Tapestry of Dreams” exhibit in the Foundations Gallery at the museum.

Justin Gill tapped in national exhibit on the American Dream

"In high school, he was interested in politics but switched to nursing to make a more direct contribution. Justin believes that nurses have much to add to…

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Protect Our Care @protectourcare.org · 7d

Nearly 400,000 Virginians could see their health care costs skyrocket because Trump and Republicans are ripping away tax credits that help working people afford coverage.

A 60-year-old couple could pay $1,000 more every month. Families can’t afford this.

Nearly 400K Virginians brace for health care premium hikes

Monthly costs could more than double with the ACA tax credit set to expire amid the shutdown.

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Grandparents For Vaccines @gparents4vaccines.bsky.social · 10d

Welcome all new followers! And special thanks to @wkyc.bsky.social for hosting Grandparents for Vaccines Founder and President Arthur Lavin yesterday. Dr. Patrick Crago shares what it was like to be a 5 year old child with polio - before a vaccine was available.

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Grandparents for Vaccines founder explains mission on 3News

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Grandparents For Vaccines @gparents4vaccines.bsky.social · 8d

Wondering what #GrandparentsforVaccines is all about?

Take a look at nurseteria.bsky.social and donnagaffney.bsky.social op ed published this week in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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We remember. That’s why grandparents are standing up for vaccines: Donna A. Gaffney and Teri Mills

Now is the time for all grandparents to do something to protect our grandchildren from this growing and preventable threat to their lives. Add your voice to this vital conversation by joining Grandpar...

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 23d

@meidastouch.com is reaching people because they elevate voices that may be hidden in established media circles. On healthcare, they embraced frontline nursing & medical voices from the start. Congrats on your success this far! @meiselasb.bsky.social @bmeiselas.bsky.social @meidasjordy.bsky.social

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Protect Our Care @protectourcare.org · 26d

Health care premiums are spiking across the country 📈

This plan for a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Fulton County, Georgia, will cost $2,064 MORE PER MONTH in 2026 than a very similar plan in 2025. 💸

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Protect Our Care @protectourcare.org · 25d

Republican Voter: I am begging you to pass this legislation. My kids could die. We don't have the credit because of the medical bills that I have to pay regularly. You could stop this...the audacity of someone who makes 6 figures a year to do this to military families is insane.

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Nurses For America @nursesforamerica.bsky.social · Oct 1

Nurses for America Statement 10/01 on Government Shutdown and Impact on Health Care Access

As nurses, we stand with our colleagues across medicine, hospitals, telehealth, and public health in warning that this shutdown endangers patients and communities.

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Nurses For America @nursesforamerica.bsky.social · Sep 18

Well done #WestCoastHealthAlliance

@vinguptamd.bsky.social @protectourcare.org @standupforscience.bsky.social @meidastouch.com @msnbc.com @governorferguson.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social @tinakotek.bsky.social Josh Green

Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · Sep 17

Thank you @governorferguson.bsky.social @doh.wa.gov for maintaining evidence-based recommendations! Nurses stand ready to support science, not politically motivated health policy. #WestCoastHealthAlliance
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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · Sep 17

Today, the West Coast Health Alliance issued winter virus vaccination recommendations for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

Robert Kennedy Jr. has aggressively weaponized the CDC, purging its vaccine advisory committee and forcing out its director.

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Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 🐸 @nurseteria.bsky.social · Sep 15

Grandparents are defending our grandchildren’s right to health and right to vaccines.
Join us: grandparentsforvaccines.com

@maddow.msnbc.com Rachel's included in the op ed!
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Grandparents for Vaccines Group Gains Traction

We are committed to protecting our grandchildren from vaccine-preventable diseases.

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Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 🐸 @nurseteria.bsky.social · Sep 16

Thank you Robin for writing this important piece.
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Robin Cogan @robincogan.bsky.social · Sep 16

GrandparentsForVaccines.com is LIVE! The site is now open and ready to welcome every grandparent, caregiver, and loved one who believes in protecting children through the power of science, love, and community. @nurseteria.bsky.social

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Homepage - Gandparents for Vaccines

Grandparents united to protect grandchildren through vaccines. Our mission is to ensure America’s grandchildren have their best start in life without the threat of vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn ...

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · Sep 10

Nurses associations in WA, OR, CA, & HI stand by our #westcoasthealthalliance leaders. Healthcare must be grounded in science, not partisan ideology. Nurses stand ready to protect our patients from the erosion of trust in our federal health agencies. @governorferguson.bsky.social @wsna.bsky.social

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · Sep 8

"The group brings together hundreds of grandparents nationwide who lived through diseases such as polio, tuberculosis and measles — illnesses once thought eliminated in the United States..."

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Grandparents for Vaccines launches to share stories of life before immunizations

New volunteer group aims to educate parents about vaccine importance by sharing personal experiences with preventable diseases.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · Sep 2

“This settlement represents a win for nurses, science, and patients,” said WSNA president @justin-gill.bsky.social. “When clinicians, researchers, and advocates join together in pushing back against harmful policies by the administration, we can make a meaningful impact for our patients.”

Lawsuit settlement requires restoration of critical federal health resources

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · Sep 2

Resistance against harmful policies can often yield effective results. We must continue to hold our values close and push back when necessary.
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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · Sep 2

“This settlement represents a win for nurses, science, and patients,” said WSNA president @justin-gill.bsky.social. “When clinicians, researchers, and advocates join together in pushing back against harmful policies by the administration, we can make a meaningful impact for our patients.”

Lawsuit settlement requires restoration of critical federal health resources

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · Aug 28

Proud to be represented by @murray.senate.gov. RFK Jr. must be removed as HHS Secretary.

-Nurses, physicians, and healthcare workers deserve better
-Patients & communities deserve better
-Taxpayers deserve better

The clown show must end, & RFK Jr. must go!

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Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 🐸 @nurseteria.bsky.social · Aug 22

It's happy Sherrod Brown day! Please join @nursesforamerica.bsky.social and make a donation to help defeat a Republican Senator. We must flip the Senate in 2026 and the path goes through Ohio. Click, contribute, and share!

Donate now to give workers a voice in Washington!

I’m personally asking: Will you chip in now to help me win in Ohio, flip this Senate seat, and fight the corporate special interests stacking the deck against us all?

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Bryan Hambley @hambleyforohio.bsky.social · Aug 22

I'm excited to share that I've been endorsed by @nursesforamerica.bsky.social .Throughout my career, I have worked along side so many dedicated and talented nurses. Having their support for my campaign is truly an honor. #HambleyForOhio #CareForOhio #SecretaryOfState #Ohio #NursesForHambley

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · Aug 12

A coalition of 16 state nurses’ associations express profound concerns regarding recent reports that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is considering the removal of all current members of the non-partisan United States Preventive Services Task Force.

State nurses’ associations raise alarm over reports of potential…

We strongly urge the HHS to preserve the independence and credibility of the USPSTF by keeping the group’s membership intact and allow future meetings to…

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Nurses For America @nursesforamerica.bsky.social · Jul 30

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Issue Brief | Statement on the 60th Anniversary of Medicare - Center for Medicare Advocacy

An examination of Medicare's 60 years of impact and value, and the ongoing threats to its future as we know it.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · Jul 29

Julia Barcott, registered nurse at Astria Toppenish Hospital and former WSNA vice president, was featured in an article by @cascadepbs.bsky.social on 14 rural hospitals in Washington state deemed at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts.

14 rural WA hospitals deemed at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts

As hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians face potentially losing health coverage, hospital officials race to prevent service cuts and closures.

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Nurses For America @nursesforamerica.bsky.social · Jul 27

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Opinion: 13 million American kids are hungry. GOP just made it worse by cutting SNAP.

RFK Jr. acknowledges poor diet is a contributing factor to childhood disease, but said nothing when Congress cut funding for the SNAP food program.

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Nurses For America @nursesforamerica.bsky.social · Jul 27

Congrats to @nurseteria.bsky.social and @donnagaffney.bsky.social on publishing another Op-Ed! This time for USA Today!

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Opinion: 13 million American kids are hungry. GOP just made it worse by cutting SNAP.

RFK Jr. acknowledges poor diet is a contributing factor to childhood disease, but said nothing when Congress cut funding for the SNAP food program.

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · Jul 23

The warnings from nurses, physicians, and healthcare workers should not be ignored. We have a front row seat to the problems that affect our patients and the healthcare system. Those that voted for HR 1 must be held accountable in the next election.

Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · Jul 22

Read the op-ed by @justin-gill.bsky.social, WSNA president, in @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social today. The warnings from nurses, physicians, and healthcare workers should not be ignored, Gill says.

Nurses' warnings on Trump's tax and policy bill were too long ignored | Op-Ed

The strain that H.R. 1 will put on Washington’s health care system will affect access for the entire region. There is no border when it comes to saving lives.

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Nurses For America @nursesforamerica.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you @nurseteria.bsky.social and @timothyholtz.bsky.social for publishing a well written Op-Ed on why Congress should restore and protect HIV funding

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Congress should restore and protect HIV funding | Opinion

Medical professionals Timothy Holtz and Teri Mills worked with AIDS patients in the 1990s, when treatments were few. With miracle drugs within reach, they write that they are aghast at funding cuts…

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