Take Action as a Nurse Advocate

APHON is committed to advocating for expanded access to comprehensive care of cancer and blood disorders for children, endorsing research funding, and being a champion for the hematology and oncology nursing workforce. If this aligns with your values then we need you to add your voice to our advocacy efforts.

Each of you can be an advocate within your communities and institutions. You have the power to influence legislation and funding at the state and federal level. Follow along with us and you too can be a change agent.

The APHON Advocacy Committee serves as a dedicated group of passionate nurses working hard to champion their fellow healthcare workers, patients, and families.

In alignment with the pillars outlined in the Health Policy and Advocacy Agenda, the APHON Advocacy committee is focused on addressing the dynamic needs of the nurses they serve in the following ways:

Support for Nursing Workforce Development
The committee is actively advocating for the reauthorization of the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act (S.1874, H.R.3593). This legislation aims to strengthen nursing education, improve retention of nurses and faculty, and expand support for nursing in underserved areas.
Ongoing Advocacy for Childhood Cancer Survivorship
Although the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Reauthorization Act was passed in 2023 and remains in effect until 2028, APHON continues to monitor its implementation and advocate for its sustained impact on care and research.
Full Funding for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Research Centers
APHON endorses robust federal funding for research centers nationwide. These centers are critical to advancing cures, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing quality of life for children with cancer and blood disorders.

Legislative Action Center

The APHON Legislative Action Center allows you to directly contact members of the U.S. Congress to raise your voice about pediatric hematology/oncology.
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Health Policy & Advocacy Agenda

Read more about APHON’s key objectives in our health policy and advocacy agenda.

Read the Policy

Coalitions

Many times, the best way to make an impact with a broad audience is to partner with a coalition that can help advance our priority issues. APHON belongs to the following coalitions:

Sign-On Letters

Sign-on letters are policy-oriented letters sent to Congress members, congressional committees, or federal agencies expressing the signatories’ viewpoint.

2025 Sign-On Letters

The following letters have been shared on behalf of APHON through our collaborating coalition partners so far in 2025:

2024 Sign-On Letters

The following letters were shared on behalf of APHON through our collaborating coalition partners in 2024: