Author Archives: Peggy L Chinn

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About Peggy L Chinn

feminist, nurse activist, writer, founding editor of ANS Advances in Nursing Science, quilter, grandmother nurturing the future of the amazing children in my life.

Welcome to Vanessa Shields!

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

We are delighted to welcome Vanessa Shields to our LavenderHealth blogging team! I met Vanessa last fall when I was in New Orleans to work with students and faculty at Louisiana State University. Vanessa is a New Orleans-based public health activist … Continue reading →

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Alone for the holidays

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

Thank you to Michael for sharing his story about his experience in coping with the holidays.  Since this blog is appearing on Christmas Eve, I want to share a bit more about the struggles that many LGBTQ+ people face at this … Continue reading →

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LGBTQ Cultures 2nd Edition!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

Mickey Eliason and I are delighted to announce that the 2nd Edition of this book has just appeared – LGBTQ Cultures: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know About Sexual and Gender Diversity!  It is available now on the publisher’s website, and … Continue reading →

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Family – LGBTQ*-style

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

The holiday season at the end of the year is not always a welcome or happy time of year for many people, and this time of year is particularly difficult for many LGBTQ* people.  The begin, for many of us … Continue reading →

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Call for Abstracts – Lesbian Health Research

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

The Lesbian Health Fund (LHF), a program of GLMA, is currently accepting proposals for research on lesbian health. The deadline to submit is February 1, 2016.  About LHF Founded in 1992, the LHF has awarded more than $840,000 to fund … Continue reading →

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