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S2 E1 | PFAS Explained: What Every Nurse Should Know
PFAS are often called "forever chemicals," but what does that really mean for our health, our water, and the communities where we live and work?
In this solo episode of The Environmentalist Nurse, I break down the basics of PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS, where these chemicals are found, and that exposure can happen through drinking water, food, household products, workplace settings, firefighting foam, and more.
I also discuss what current research tells us about potential health effects, why PFAS blood testing can be complicated, and what people can—and cannot—learn from their results. We'll talk about practical next steps, including checking local water-quality information, following fish-consumption advisories, and talking with a healthcare professional if you have a known or likely elevated exposure.
Plus, I spotlight The PFAS Chronicles podcast and share an evidence-based Environmentalist Nurse Prescription you can use to better understand your own potential exposure.
This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have concerns about PFAS exposure or your health, speak with your healthcare professional.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
• PFAS Blood Level Estimation Tool from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry • PFAS Exposure Assessment Questionnaire (can be found on page 24 of the ANHE Toolkit) • Your local water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report • Local and state fish-consumption advisories • The PFAS Chronicles Podcast
CME: Non-Stick Nuisance: Medical Monitoring for PFAS
ANHE Toolkit
ANHE Regional Forum: South
All ANHE Regional Forums
Information References:
https://pfas-exchange.org/resource-hub/non-stick-nuisance-medical-monitoring-for-pfas-available-for-cme-credit/
https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pfc
https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/authorized-uses-pfas-food-contact-applications
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/climate/trump-pfas-forever-chemical-settlement-chemours.html
https://envirn.org/resources/water-quality/pfas-toolkit/
Website: theenvironmentalistnurse.com
Email: [email protected]
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By LaDonnaPFAS are often called "forever chemicals," but what does that really mean for our health, our water, and the communities where we live and work?
In this solo episode of The Environmentalist Nurse, I break down the basics of PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS, where these chemicals are found, and that exposure can happen through drinking water, food, household products, workplace settings, firefighting foam, and more.
I also discuss what current research tells us about potential health effects, why PFAS blood testing can be complicated, and what people can—and cannot—learn from their results. We'll talk about practical next steps, including checking local water-quality information, following fish-consumption advisories, and talking with a healthcare professional if you have a known or likely elevated exposure.
Plus, I spotlight The PFAS Chronicles podcast and share an evidence-based Environmentalist Nurse Prescription you can use to better understand your own potential exposure.
This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have concerns about PFAS exposure or your health, speak with your healthcare professional.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
• PFAS Blood Level Estimation Tool from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry • PFAS Exposure Assessment Questionnaire (can be found on page 24 of the ANHE Toolkit) • Your local water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report • Local and state fish-consumption advisories • The PFAS Chronicles Podcast
CME: Non-Stick Nuisance: Medical Monitoring for PFAS
ANHE Toolkit
ANHE Regional Forum: South
All ANHE Regional Forums
Information References:
https://pfas-exchange.org/resource-hub/non-stick-nuisance-medical-monitoring-for-pfas-available-for-cme-credit/
https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pfc
https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/authorized-uses-pfas-food-contact-applications
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/climate/trump-pfas-forever-chemical-settlement-chemours.html
https://envirn.org/resources/water-quality/pfas-toolkit/
Website: theenvironmentalistnurse.com
Email: [email protected]