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Technical.ly
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Technical.ly
Fight for the future: Science Town Hall gives Philadelphians a chance to question elected officials on budget cuts
This is a guest post by Marion Leary and Amanda Rabinowitz, co-organizers with Philadelphia Science Action (PSA), an organization that works to promote science and scientific thinking for the advancement of society. is a media partner for PSA's town hall on May 29, where people are invited to discuss firsthand with elected officials their plans specific to science and climate change. The future of scientific inquiry and academic freedom is in jeopardy. For the past four months, the scientific community has watched as the Trump administration continues its assault on science and higher education. Trump and his team decimate years of life-saving research through mass layoffs and abrupt funding cuts — interrupting progress and halting discoveries on the verge of a breakthrough. In Philadelphia, we have seen universities targeted, ostensibly for their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and many researchers and federal employees have lost grants and jobs. Even greater losses are expected if Congress approves the sweeping science cuts outlined in Trump's proposed budget, now under consideration. This is a moment of urgent action. Protests and rallies are important, but they are not enough. We need our federal and state elected officials to hear from you, their constituents, about how the Trump administration's anti-science policies are affecting your lives — and livelihoods. Equally as important, we need them to tell us firsthand how they plan to stand up to the Trump administration and protect the scientific community in Philadelphia. We are the group that brought 20,000 people together for the March for Science in 2017 under the first Trump administration and put on the Stand Up for Science rally earlier this year. Like many in the Philadelphia area, our work at Philadelphia Science Action (PSA) and lives have flourished because of the vibrant science and higher education community. Philadelphia is known for its 'eds and meds', a city home to academic institutions, health system, and biotech companies. All are crucial to a thriving economy in the Philadelphia region, as there are over 1,200 life sciences companies, close to 40 hospitals and health systems, and over 100 colleges and academic universities. Our livelihood, progress and innovative spirit depend on the health and science sectors thriving. Which is why our organization, Philadelphia Science Action (PSA), is hosting a Science Town Hall with our Pennsylvania elected officials. PSA's mission is 'to promote science and scientific thinking for the advancement of society, and to champion evidence-based thinking and political dialogue.' We are the group that brought 20,000 people together for the March for Science in 2017 under the first Trump administration and put on the Stand Up for Science rally earlier this year. We are demanding that our elected representatives take up the challenge of defending science in Greater Philadelphia by bringing the conversation to them. In partnership with the Science History Institute, Skype A Scientist and Start Talking Science, we are hosting a Science Town Hall at the Science History Institute from 6 to 8 pm on May 29. Make your voice heard by speaking directly to your representatives As our congressional representatives consider Trump's proposed budget — the blueprint for enacting his domestic agenda — they must recognize the grave consequences of allowing science and innovation to be gutted. Thus far, Congress has failed to adequately protect our region, confirming cabinet appointees and placing our nation's health and future in the hands of those openly hostile to the public sector. Equally urgent is the responsibility of our state and local leaders to step up and strengthen support for science, research and innovation here at home. As national leaders in research and innovation, Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania should be at the forefront of efforts to protect the freedom and sustainability of American science and higher education — not only because our region's economic strength and cultural vitality depend on it, but because we have long stood at the vanguard of advancing the public good through science. That's why it's so important for the Philadelphia community to show up, speak out and get the answers they deserve. The Science Town Hall will provide an opportunity for scientists, researchers, students, educators, clinicians, entrepreneurs and the community direct access to the elected officials who represent them. Attendees will have an open forum to voice concerns, ask questions and discuss with policymakers how they are supporting the Philadelphia scientific community. This is our chance to help shape the future of science, technology, engineering/education, math/medicine in Philadelphia and to influence the policies needed to protect our scientific community.
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Johnson & Johnson expands efforts to champion the nursing workforce globally
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johnson & Johnson today announced the expansion of its efforts to champion the nursing workforce and improve access to quality care for communities around the world. These efforts are part of J&J CareCommunity, a new social impact platform that focuses the resources and expertise of J&J and J&J Foundation to support nurses at every step of their career journey and strengthen health systems worldwide. The expansion aims to help address the global shortfall of nurses, which will reach approximately 4.5 million by 2030, driven in part by burnout and low morale, contributing to a significant gap in care and poorer patient outcomes. 'For healthcare to work, it takes nurses. They are leaders, innovators and changemakers within our health systems. J&J CareCommunity enables us to double down in our efforts to support nurses at this pivotal point. Together with our partners, we aim to equip nurses with the skills and support they need to drive meaningful change for patients around the world,' said Vanessa Broadhurst, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs at Johnson & Johnson. Accelerating Nurse Education and Innovation through Global Flagship Programs Flagship J&J CareCommunity programs advance solutions to elevate, empower and equip nurses in collaboration with leading academic institutions, health organizations and local authorities. These programs include: Together with the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Wharton Executive Education, J&J is announcing the 2025 class of J&J Nurse Innovation Fellows*, a groundbreaking, one-year, team-based fellowship for nurse leaders focused on nurse-led innovation and leadership to drive transformative change. 'Nurses are innovators on the front lines of care,' said Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN, Director of Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. 'By investing in their creativity and leadership, we strengthen the profession and tap into critical expertise. Our collaboration with Johnson & Johnson helps scale nurse-led solutions that drive meaningful change for patients and communities.' Building on 25 years of impact, J&J Foundation and the Aga Khan University School of Nursing & Midwifery East Africa are continuing to expand opportunities for nursing education and leadership across East Africa. To date, the university has helped train over 3,500 nurses, significantly advancing healthcare across the region. Through our long-standing partnership with Operation Smile, the Nurse Leadership and Development Initiative is expanding access to safe surgical care by providing nurses with advanced clinical training and mentorship in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. To date, the initiative has trained 2,880 nurses from 24 countries, reaching more than 18,800 patients. 'Nurses are the heart and strength of our healthcare system — vigilant guardians, compassionate advocates, and skilled navigators through each patient's health care journey,' said Saber Mostafa, Clinical Nurse Educator at Operation Smile. 'Nursing development trainings are essential in equipping them with the expertise and confidence they need to advance their professional growth and deliver high-quality, compassionate care.' A partnership between World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA) and J&J Foundation is doubling down on its impact after helping nearly one million nurses in more than 60 low-to-middle income countries access more than 70 million hours of training via low-bandwidth and digital platforms optimized for offline learning. J&J is proud to announce the J&J CareCommunity Employee Family Nurse Scholarship, a scholarship for J&J employee family members that builds on our decades of scholarships and academic partnerships for students. It honors J&J employees and family members whose nursing careers share Our Credo values. In collaboration with Microsoft and SONSIEL, and with support from J&J Foundation, NurseHack4Health will continue convening nurse-led teams globally to innovate solutions for challenges in care delivery. The program has brought together over 5,500 nurses to date and will host its inaugural Hackathon with the International Council of Nurses at their bi-annual congress in Helsinki, Finland, in June 2025. Together with Brazil's Federal Nursing Council (COFEN), J&J Foundation is supporting education and leadership development through CofenPlay, a first-of-its-kind digital platform that integrates more than 100,000 resources for more than one million registered nurses and supports the long-term resilience of Brazil's nurses. Impact Ventures, an investment fund within J&J Foundation, is funding in scalable solutions that engage and equip nurses in Kenya to provide quality and affordable care, including Jacaranda Maternity, Penda Health, and South Lake Medical Center. Building on a long legacy of impact Johnson & Johnson has championed nurses since 1897. In 2002, the Company launched the Campaign for Nursing's Future, a multi-year, collaborative, $50 million initiative to elevate the reputation of nursing, recruit new talent, and support nurse educators across the United States. With the support of cross-sector partners, this campaign helped more than one million nurses enter the workforce, accounting for nearly one-fourth of the U.S. nursing workforce, and supported the growth and recognition of the nursing profession. ### *2025 Class of J&J Nurse Innovation Fellows: University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital (AL), Cleveland Clinic (OH), CommonSpirit Saint Anthony Hospital (CO), St. Elizabeth Healthcare (KY), University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (MD), Advocate Health (IL), Mercy Hospital South (MO), Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NC), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (CA), NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens (NY), Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital (CT), Atrium Health Pineville (NC), Ascension Seton Williamson (TX), Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (MA) and Penn Medicine (PA). Johnson & Johnson's Commitment to the Global Health Workforce As healthcare advances, we believe in supporting those who shape it – healthcare professionals. J&J CareCommunity is a global social impact platform from Johnson & Johnson to advance access to quality care through championing nurses and community health workers. We do this by collaborating with those closest to the challenge to connect more people to care. Learn more at About Johnson & Johnson At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at
