Monthly Archives: June 2015

LavenderHealth joins in celebration of the US Supreme Court ruling on Marriage Equality

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

Today, the landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court made marriage equality the rule of the nation! While there are many challenges ahead, the fact that there are so many symbols, everywhere we turn, of support and utter joy, makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Legal Issues, Marriage Equality | Tagged Jim Obergefell, Supreme Court | 1 Comment

Victimization of Transgender People

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Michael Johnson

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is an internationally known group that is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Their work on LGBT issues spans decades and primarily … Continue reading →

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Nursing Research Interest Group Forming in US Eastern Region!

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

More and more frequently, we see signs that LGBTQ health is gaining attention in nursing! Last month we posted information about two important LGBT policy statements that were issued by the American Academy of Nursing Today, we learned of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Call for participants, Research Support | Tagged ENRS | 3 Comments

Meningococcal Disease Outbreak in Chicago, MSM Urged to Get Vaccinated

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Thomas Lawrence Long

For at least the second time in recent years, a small but alarming outbreak of meningococcal disease has occurred among men who have sex with men. Reported in the GLMA online update: Chicago health officials have noted a small, but … Continue reading →

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Get your Gay Pride On! Time to Celebrate!

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

June is the time of year when many communities celebrate gay pride – many with a parade that features the best and most outlandish displays of pure joy at the opportunity to loudly and publicly proclaim our LGBTQ identities. The … Continue reading →