/ en Sat, 03 May 2025 03:50:26 -0500 Thu, 04 Apr 24 14:34:43 -0500 /news/headline/2024-04-04-aonl-honor-childrens-hospital-nursing-leaders-contributions-field <p>The AHA鈥檚 American Organization for Nursing Leadership will present 2024 awards for exemplary leadership practices during its annual conference April 9 in New Orleans. The <a href="https://www.aonl.org/press-releases/aonl-announces-recipients-annual-membership-awards" target="_blank">honorees</a> are: Children鈥檚 Health, Dallas 鈥� AONL Prism Diversity Award; Lindsay Hong, nurse manager, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago 鈥� Pamela Austin Thompson Emerging Leader Award; and Linda Talley, senior vice president and chief nursing officer, Children鈥檚 National Hospital, Washington, D.C. 鈥� AONL Exemplary Nurse Leadership Award.</p> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:34:43 -0500 AONL Annual Conference /news/chairpersons-file/2023-03-06-chair-file-opportunities-connect-we-work-together-advance-health-america <p>There are excellent opportunities in the coming months to connect with colleagues across the country on the most important issues facing our field. After the record turnout last month for the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, the AHA is building on that energy and momentum and making plans for an incredible lineup of leadership gatherings in the coming months.</p> <p><strong>2023 AHA Annual Membership Meeting</strong>, convening April 23-25 in Washington, D.C., will feature a strong program of events and discussions with hospital and health system leaders, lawmakers, media strategists and experts in the field. We鈥檒l be focusing on health care issues and public policies having the biggest effect on patients, health care workers and communities. Check out the<a href="https://annualmeeting.aha.org/" target="_blank"> AHA Annual Meeting agenda</a>; new speakers are still being added. And be sure to <a href="https://annualmeeting.aha.org/registration" target="_blank">reserve your spot</a>, if you haven鈥檛 already. (Early bird rates end March 22.)</p> <p><strong>Accelerating Health Equity Conference</strong>, led by AHA Community Health Improvement and AHA鈥檚 Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, will be May 16-18 in Minneapolis. This conference brings together professionals focused on improving community and population health and those advancing diversity, inclusion and health equity. In addition to plenaries, breakout sessions and preconference workshops, the conference offers <a href="https://equityconference.aha.org/add-experiences" target="_blank">community immersion experiences</a> to visit programs developed by local hospitals and community organizations that are addressing social drivers of health. <a href="https://equityconference.aha.org/" target="_blank">Learn more</a> and register.</p> <p><strong>AHA Leadership Summit</strong> is July 16-18 in Seattle. The Leadership Summit brings together an amazing mix of health care executives, trustees, clinicians, innovators and other health care experts. Key areas of discussion include delivering better care and greater value; addressing workforce challenges; ensuring financial sustainability; improving the health care consumer experience; and promoting environmental sustainability, among other topics. Compelling speakers and sessions already are booked, with more events being planned. <a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/" target="_blank">Registration</a> is now open.</p> <p>In addition, AHA鈥檚 <a href="/pmgs" target="_blank">professional membership groups</a> also have top-notch conferences and gatherings planned for the coming months, and AHA鈥檚 <a href="https://www.aonl.org/aonl-annual-conference" target="_blank">American Organization for Nursing Leadership Annual Conference</a>, May 1-4 in Anaheim, Calif., is always a popular event for nurse leaders.</p> <p>These meetings and conferences are wonderful opportunities to gather in person and work 鈥攖ogether 鈥� to protect access to care; strengthen the health care workforce; advance quality, equity and transformation; and ensure our hospitals, health systems, patients and communities are healthy and strong. Hope to see you there.</p> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:50:19 -0600 AONL Annual Conference /news/chairpersons-file/2022-12-05-chair-file-advancing-health-america-opportunities-ahead-2023 <p>Turning the calendar to a new year brings some excitement as we look forward to new opportunities and adventures in our professional and personal lives.</p> <p>During such a challenging time in health care, keeping connected with colleagues across the country is critical. We can learn from each other and work together to amplify stories of how hospitals and health systems are fighting to protect care in our communities.</p> <p>The AHA team is planning a strong lineup of conferences and events for 2023 to keep health care leaders connected and highlight stories of impact, innovation and inspiration. Check out these opportunities in the year ahead:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://ruralconference.aha.org/" target="_blank">The 36th Annual AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference</a> convenes Feb. 19鈥�22 in San Antonio. This two-and-a-half-day event will feature prominent leaders inside and outside health care who will offer unique perspectives and solution-oriented thinking to ensure a stronger rural health system. Registration is now open, and early bird registration ends Dec. 9.</li> <li><a href="https://annualmeeting.aha.org/" target="_blank">AHA Annual Membership Meeting</a>, April 23鈥�25 in Washington, D.C., will give health care leaders an opportunity to meet face-to-face with elected officials and key policymakers. Together we can deliver a united, powerful message on the positive impacts of hospitals and health systems in our communities. Registration opens in January.</li> <li><a href="https://equityconference.aha.org/" target="_blank">The Accelerating Health Equity Conference</a>, led by the AHA Community Health Improvement network and AHA鈥檚 Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, will be May 16鈥�18 in Minneapolis. This conference convenes health professionals focused on improving community health, well-being and equity. Registration opens February 2023.</li> <li><a href="https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/" target="_blank">AHA Leadership Summit</a>, July 16鈥�18 in Seattle, brings together a diverse group of strategic and visionary health care leaders who represent excellence in the field and are working to boldly transform their organizations. Registration opens spring 2023.</li> <li>Rounding out these events are a variety of conferences led by the <a href="https://www.aonl.org/aonl-annual-conference">American Organization for Nursing Leadership</a> (AONL) and <a href="/pmgs">AHA鈥檚 professional membership groups</a>, designed to advance operational excellence within your organization.</li> </ul> <p>I encourage you to mark your 2023 calendar for these excellent opportunities as we work together to advance health in America.</p> Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:08:11 -0600 AONL Annual Conference /news/headline/2022-04-08-aonl-honor-nursing-leaders-others-contributions-field <p>The AHA鈥檚 American Organization for Nursing Leadership will present 2022 awards for diversity, leadership and achievement during its annual conference next week in San Antonio. The <a href="https://www.aonl.org/press-releases/AONL-Announces-Recipients-of-Annual-Membership-Awards">honorees</a> are: Atrium Health, Charlotte, N.C. 鈥� AONL Prism Diversity Award; Jessica Quintana, clinical nurse IV, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles 鈥� Pamela Austin Thompson Emerging Leader Award; Reynaldo Rivera, director of nursing research and innovations, New York-Presbyterian Hospital 鈥� AONL Exemplary Nurse Leadership Award; Daryl Joslin, executive advisor, and Hunter Joslin, president, Joslin Insight 鈥� AONL Honorary Member Award; and Organization of Nurse Leaders for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Vermont 鈥� AONL Affiliate Achievement Award. </p> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:13:17 -0500 AONL Annual Conference /news/headline/2020-09-25-innovation-health-equity-explored-aonl-virtual-conference <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>American Organization for Nursing Leadership Board Chair Mary Ann Fuchs yesterday welcomed nearly 3,000 attendees to AONL 2020, which was held virtually. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>鈥淲e鈥檙e not strangers to navigating a crisis, but the scale and scope of COVID-19 has required our leadership like never before,鈥� said Fuchs, chief nurse executive for Duke University Health System in Durham, N.C. 鈥淭o impact our nation鈥檚 health, we must work together and advocate for the changes we know must be made. The good news is nurses are problem solvers 鈥� together we are unstoppable.鈥� </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>Keynote speakers included Rebecca Love, president of the Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Leaders, who spoke on past and present nursing innovations. Harvard University Professor David Williams presented research on health equity and race, detailing successful solutions to address health disparities. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><span>With more than 50 concurrent sessions, the conference offered nurse leaders many opportunities to learn about innovation, a key theme of the day. Information about on-demand conference content is available on <a href="https://www.aonl.org/virtual/on-demand">AONL鈥檚 website</a>.</span></span></p> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:43:32 -0500 AONL Annual Conference