Houston Nurse Morgan Fisher Honored for Fighting Human Trafficking

Fighting Human Trafficking in Healthcare

• 💡 Morgan Fisher, a labor and delivery nurse at Texas Children's Hospital, was recognized for her work combating human trafficking.
• 🎯 Texas ranks high in trafficking cases, making healthcare settings a critical point for intervention.

Innovative Intervention Strategies

• 🔑 Fisher developed an approach that includes training social workers and healthcare providers to identify victims.
• 📌 A key initiative involves placing discrete hotline tabs in patient restrooms, offering a safe way for victims to seek help.
• ✅ Over the past year, more than 60 such tabs have been used, connecting victims to vital resources.

National Recognition and Impact

• 🏆 Fisher received the 2025 National Magnet Nurse of the Year Award for Transformational Leadership.
• 🌟 She was one of only five nurses nationwide to receive this honor, highlighting her unique contribution.
• 🏥 Pregnant women and those with gynecological issues are more likely to seek medical care, positioning nurses to identify and assist trafficking victims.
• 💬 Fisher hopes her award will increase awareness and encourage other healthcare teams to implement similar support systems.