Author

Karma Clara Bryan

Karma Clara Bryan, RN, PhD, lives in Lexington. She is a member of Nurses who Stand Up for Health.

Commentary

Kentuckians will pay with their health if lawmakers force cigar bars on smoke-free communities
By: and - February 26, 2025

House Bill 211 would threaten Kentuckians health by requiring local smoke-free ordinances to allow smoking in cigar bars. HB 211 could undo the dramatic public health protections afforded by the 44 strong smoke-free ordinances in Kentucky. Smoke-free hospitality venues are popular. Tourists like to breathe smoke-free air.? Kentucky has a long history of yielding authority […]

Commentary

RFK Jr. confirmation would risk rolling back lifesaving public health advances
By: - January 28, 2025

This commentary also was signed by Alison Connell, PhD, APRN, Rockcastle County;?Audrey Darville, PhD, APRN, CPAHA-Tobacco Treatment, FAANP, Danville;?Ellen J. Hahn, PhD, RN, FAAN, Lexington;?Lisa Maggio, PhD, RN, Lexington. We count on the U.S. Senate to put the health of the nation first and not confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary for the […]