An Office of the National Nurse would:
- Elevate the Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) of the US Public Health Service to full time status within the Office of the Surgeon General to become the National Nurse to enhance prevention efforts in all communities.
- Complement the work of the US Surgeon General.
- Promote involvement in the Medical Reserve Corps to improve the health and safety of the community.
- Incorporate proven evidence-based public health education when delivering prevention.
HR 4903 was introduced into the 109th Congress. Please visit our Home Page to view the most up to date recommendations for establishing an Office of the National Nurse.
Endorsements
For a list of supporting individuals and organizations, visit the Endorsers Page of the National Nurse Website.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans Sends Support Letter to Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23)
Pictured: Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23)The Alliance for Retired Americans is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of retired trade union members affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Its predecessor organization was known as the National Council for Senior Citizens.
As of 2008, ARA has more than 3.5 million members and has affiliates in 28 states, including Oregon. The following is the endorsement letter from the Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans that was sent to The Honorable Lois Capps:
June 23, 2008
Congresswoman Lois Capps
1110 Longworth House Office Building
Washington DC 20515
Dear Congresswoman Capps:
Enclosed please find a Resolution in support of the Office of the National Nurse that was recently passed by the Executive Board of the Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans. The Alliance is an organization of retirees who are committed to activism and want to influence the policies of government that affect all older Americans. In Oregon we represent approximately 30.000 members; nationwide, about three million are Alliance members.
We strongly believe that all are entitled to healthcare and the Office of the National Nurse can only add to the depth, breadth, and quality of healthcare in the United States. We believe that establishment of this office is but one pieceof a move to improve our nation's health.
Again, we strongly urge the establishment of the Office of the National Nurse.
Sincerely,
Verna Porter
President
cc: George Kourpias, President Alliance for Retired Americans
Senator Ron Wyden (OR)
Senator Gordon Smith (OR)
Congressman David Wu (OR-1)
Congressman Greg Walden (OR-2)
Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-3)
Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-4)
Congresswoman Darlene Hooley (OR-5)
Congressman Steve C. LaTourette (OH-14)
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (CA-8)
Senator Harry Reid (NV)
US Senate Candidate Jeff Merkley (OR)
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- PCC National Teleconference Video Stream
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- The Office of the National Nurse: The Logical Choice
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