The Nurses Environmental Health Watch (NEHW) was the first nursing organization advocating for environmental health, including an environmentally safe hospital work place. NEHW was established to inform nurses and the general public about environmental hazards that affect our health. It specifically called attention to routine nursing duties that could negatively impact the health of nurses. This organization reflects the awakening to environmental consciousness that began during this time period. NEHW was before its time as they investigated issues that are still being debated today. NEHW records include a small collection of professional papers created and collected by Diane Mancino, EdD, RN. Comprised mainly of paper records, this collection is divided into three series: Administration, Publicity, and Publications.
Index code: MC30
Finding Guide:
Finding Aid for the Nurses Environmental Health Watch Records 1979-1996 Â
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| VOLUME: | 0.5 cubic feet |
| ACQUISITION: | The items in this collection were donated by Diane J. Mancino, EdD, RN to the Bellevue Alumnae Center for Nursing History, Foundation of the New York State Nurses Association in 1998 in one accession. |
| ACCESS: | This collection is open to the public by appointment. |
| COPYRIGHT: | Please consult the repository for information about duplication or publishing of any materials from this collection. |
| PREFERRED CITATION: |
Nurses Environmental Health Watch Records1979-1996 (MC30), Bellevue Alumnae Center for Nursing History, Foundation of New York State Nurses, Guilderland, NY |
Table of Contents
Administrative Sketch
Nurses for Environmental Health Education (NEHE) was established in 1979 by three unidentified nurses. The group began meeting in 1980 as Nurses Environmental Health Watch (NEHW). National headquarters was in Boston, MA, with active chapters in Boston, New York City, NY, Dallas and Austin, TX, although no membership numbers are reported. Known members and officers of the group include Diane Mancino, EdD, RN, Ina Glaser, RN, Susan Holcomb, RN, Karen Segel, RN, Gerard Soucy, RN, Deborah Stang, RN and Merrie Watters, RN. Educational forums were regularly held to inform nurses and the public about potential environmental problems. Health issues were researched and the resulting literature was disseminated widely, particularly in the 1980s. The group disbanded in 1996 for unstated reasons.
Scope and Contents Notes
The Nurses Environmental Health Watch Records (NEHW) include a small collection of professional papers created and collected by Diane Mancino, EdD, RN throughout the groups existence as an advocate for public and nurses health. Comprised mainly of paper records, this collection also includes two publicity objects. The collection is divided into three series: Administration, Publicity, and Publications. The Administration series of four folders includes original documents for the official establishment and ongoing business of the group. The Publicity series consists of one folder of the groups fliers for educational forums and two 3-D objects created to promote the cause of environmental health. The Publications series of four folders includes published materials disseminated by NEHW.
Series Descriptions
Series 1: Administration
4 foldersThis series contains articles describing the history of NEHW, the legal document known as “Articles of Organization”, Bylaws of the group including amended copies, Minutes from group meetings, and history about other environmental groups and movements that led to the establishment of NEHW.
Series 2: Publicity
1 folder, 2 3-D objectsThis series contains the actual fliers used by NEHW to advertise their educational programs and two 3-D objects produced for publicity purposes.
Series 3: Publications
4 foldersThis series consists of quarterly newsletters that were published by Nurses Environmental Health Watch from 1980 until 1989 and “Fact Sheets for Nurses” that NEHW researched and published concerning potential environmental pollutants.
Box and Folder List
Series 1: Administration
Folder:
- History of the Organization
- “Articles of Organization”
Bylaws - Background (Influences)
- Minutes 1982, 1983, 19836, (1) undated
Annual Report 1981-1982
Series 2: Publicity
- Educational Programs (fliers) 1980-1984, (2) undated
- 3-D Objects: (1) T-shirt, (1) Tote bag
Series 3: Publications
- Newsletters 1980-1982 (noninclusive)
- Newsletters 1983-1986
- Newsletters 1986-1989
- “Fact Sheet for Nurses”
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