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.

Graduate Certificate Program in LGBT Health!

The George Washington University Professional Psychology Program offers an LGBT Health Graduate Certificate program that trains current and future healthcare leaders to develop strategies that address health issues and reduce health disparities for the LGBT population. The program is currently accepting … Continue reading

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Lavender Health web site make-over!

Big News!  This blog and the Lavender health web site are soon to be “housed” under one roof!  The next time you visit http://www.lavenderhealth.org/, you are likely to land right here, only pointing to our new home page, which you can … Continue reading

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GLMA 2012 Conference Registration Now Open!

Where?  San Francisco! When? September 19-23, 2012! Indeed, if you are a health care professional or student, have an interest in LGBTQ health and want to learn more, the GLMA (Gay & Lesbian Medical Association)  conference is for you!  This … Continue reading

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Marriage and Health

Since the landmark announcement by President Obama in support of same-sex marriage, just about every media outlet has carried some form of coverage addressing the issue.  Here we are interested in exploring the connection between marriage and health, since in … Continue reading

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Welcome to the LavenderHealth Blog!

Our LavenderHealth.org website is a wonderful resource for information about LGBTQ health – standards of care, ideas for teaching and learning, and health care policy.  However, we want to encourage people to join in discussion, to share ideas, and to request … Continue reading

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