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Joint Statement from State Nurses Associations on Medicaid Enrollee Disclosure to ICE
The Washington State Nurses Association, American Nurses Association\California, and American Nurses Association Illinois express their profound and strong disapproval of recent actions that led to Medicaid enrollee data being shared with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

ANA California Staff
1 day ago2 min read
ANA\California on Upholding Nursing Ethics Amid VA Policy Rollbacks
The American Nurses Association\California (ANA\California) is deeply alarmed by recent changes made to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital bylaws under Executive Order 14168, “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.”

ANA California Staff
2 days ago2 min read
State Nurses Associations Express Concern Over Emergency Abortion Access
June 9th, 2025 The American Nurses Association\California, Washington State Nurses Association, Oregon Nurses Association, Delaware...

ANA California Staff
7 days ago1 min read
ANA\California Condemns the Removal of Vaccine Experts from CDC Panel, Calls RFK Jr.’s Decision a Dangerous Blow to Science and Public Health
June 12, 2025 The American Nurses Association\California (ANA\C) is issuing an urgent call to action following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s...

ANA California Staff
7 days ago1 min read
American Nurses Association Supports California Bill AB 583 (Pellerin): Death Certificates
June 6, 2025 The Honorable Caroline Menjivar Chair, Senate Health Committee 1021 O Street, Suite 3310 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: AB 583...

ANA California Staff
Jun 101 min read
ANA\California Statement on National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles County and Impacts on Healthcare Providers
June 9, 2025 SACRAMENTO, CA — The American Nurses Association\California (ANA\California) is closely monitoring the recent deployment of...

ANA California Staff
Jun 92 min read


Message from our CEO
ANA\California's CEO, Dr. Marketa Houskova DNP,MAIA,BA,RN has a message to ANA\C members. Find Your California Representative by visiting...

ANA California Staff
May 281 min read
Legislative Watch: Priority Bills - May 2025
AB 1215 – Hospitals: medical staff membership Priority: High, Support Bill Info Expands the definition of hospital medical staff to...

ANA California Staff
May 163 min read
ANA\California SUPPORTS SB 646 (Weber Pierson): Prenatal Vitamins
Apr 21st, 2025 The Honorable Catherine Blakespear Chair, Senate Environmental Committee 1021 O Str., Suite 3230 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE:...

ANA California Staff
Apr 242 min read
ANA\California SUPPORTS AB 1264 (Gabriel): Phasing Out Particularly Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods from Schools
Apr 17, 2025 The Honorable Damon Connelly Chair, Assembly Committee on Environment Safety and Toxic Materials 1020 N Str., Suite 171...

ANA California Staff
Apr 212 min read
ANA\California SUPPORTS SB 68 (Menjivar): ADDE - Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences
Apr 17, 2025 The Honorable Anna Caballero Chair, Senate Appropriation Committee California 1021 O Str., Suite 7620 Sacramento, CA...

ANA California Staff
Apr 212 min read
ANA\California Urges Action to Protect Veterans’ Access to Healthcare
April 17, 2025 Sacramento, CA The American Nurses Association\California (ANA\California) is deeply concerned about the growing barriers...

ANA California Staff
Apr 172 min read
ANA\California SUPPORTS SB 520 (Caballero): Post-Secondary Education - Master’s Degree: Midwifery
Apr 14, 2025 The Honorable Anna Caballero California State Senate 1021 O Str., Suite 7620 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: SB 520...

ANA California Staff
Apr 162 min read
ANA\California SUPPORTS AB 55 (Bonta): Freedom to Birth Act – As Amended 4/09/2025
April 14th, 2025 The Honorable Mia Bonta 1020 N Street, Suite 390 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: AB 55 (Bonta) Freedom to Birth Act – SUPPORT...

ANA California Staff
Apr 163 min read
ANA\California SUPPORTS AB 836 (Stefani): Midwifery Workforce Training Act
The Honorable Buffy Wicks Chair, Assembly Appropriations Committee 1020 N Str., Suite 390 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: AB 836 (Stefani)...

ANA California Staff
Apr 162 min read


Breaking Barriers: How Nurses Can Elevate Their Voices in Media
Nurses have powerful stories to tell. Learn how to amplify your voice and influence media narratives effectively.

ANA California Staff
Mar 267 min read
Legislative Watch: Nursing Legislation in California - March 2025
March update on nursing legislation from ANA\California's CEO, Dr. Marketa Houskova, and contracted lobbyist, Roxanne Gould.

ANA California Staff
Mar 201 min read
Introducing ANA\California Leadership: Election Results 2025-2027
Please join us in welcoming and congratulating your elected ANA\California 2025-2027 Board of Directors, ANA Membership Assembly Representat

ANA California Staff
Feb 251 min read
Statement from the American Nurses Association\California on the U.S. Intention to Withdraw from the World Health Organization
January 21, 2025 As nurses, we know that health is a global issue. The announcement of the United States’ intention to withdraw from the...

ANA California Staff
Jan 212 min read
Safeguarding Public Health: Nursing Associations Advocate for Evidence-Based Leadership at HHS
January 16, 2025 The American Nurses Association\California, Washington State Nurses Association, Montana Nurses Association, Oregon...

ANA California Staff
Jan 162 min read
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