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.

Caring for Transgender Patients

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

An article by GLMA nursing colleagues Laura Hein and Nathan Leavitt  appears in the November/December 2014 issue of  Nursing Made Incredibly Easy. The article is free, and you can earn Continuing Education based on the article! Another article in this … Continue reading →

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LGBT Healthcare Bill of Rights

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

Healthcare is not an easy subject for many who identify as sexual and/or gender minorities.  Many have had negative experiences with healthcare encounters, have heard horror stories from their friends, or, fearing the worst, simply avoid risking any encounter with … Continue reading →

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Laverne Cox of “Orange is the New Black” tells her story!

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

As the holiday season shifts into full gear, it is time to be mindful of the struggles that many sexual and gender diverse youth and adults experience – including depression, loneliness, suicidal thoughts and even action.  The pain and struggle … Continue reading →

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2015 LGBT Health Workforce Conference Building a Caring Community in the Electronic Age

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

Registration and abstract submission is now open for the 2015 LGBT Health Workforce Conference!  The conference will be held in New York City, May 1-3, 2015, at Hunter College City University of New York, Main Campus, West Building, Southwest Corner … Continue reading →

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Report on LGBT health Priorities for 2015

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Peggy L Chinn

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released a report titled “Advancing LGBT Health & Well-being.”  This is the 4th annual report that is the outcome of the President’s directive to identify steps that the … Continue reading →

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