Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC

Milagros R. Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC has been an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in oncology for more than 25 years and has been recognized for her activist efforts at the intersection of health policy, environmental justice, and patient care.

In 2021, she became certified as a “Climate for Health Ambassador” and went on to be appointed as a member of the national ANA’s Innovation Advisory Committee for Planetary Health.

Notably, she currently Chairs the ONS “Environmental Health, Sustainability, and Climate Change” working group and is the recipient of the “2023 Oncology Nursing Society’s Excellence in Health Policy and Advocacy” award.

Milagros also privately owns and operates a professional development service, “M. Elia Nature-Based Healthcare Solutions”, where she provides professional development presentations to organizations on the intersection of climate and health impacts to patient care, and healthcare sustainability.

Articles by Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC

Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCBest Practices | February 7, 2024
Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health focuses on mitigating the effects of climate change on cancer care.
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Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCBest Practices | December 29, 2023
Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, was invited to COP28 by the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments.
Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCBest Practices | October 23, 2023
Researchers are aiming to develop oncology-focused research priorities related to climate change and climate disasters.
Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCBest Practices | October 5, 2023
Oncology nurses must understand the connection and impact of fossil fuels on cancer care.
Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCNews | September 12, 2023
Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, discusses the tragic fires in Maui and the massive impact these events have on cancer care.
Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCBest Practices | July 18, 2023
With global climate-related disasters on the rise, it is important to create a plan of action for your vulnerable patients.
Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCVideos | July 12, 2023
In part 3 of a 3-part series, Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, discusses coming changes to JCAHO guidelines.
Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCVideos | July 12, 2023
In part 2 of a 3-part series, Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, discusses disaster preparedness and continuity of care.
Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCVideos | July 12, 2023
In part 1 of a 3-part series, Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, discusses climate change and its impact on cancer care.