Author Archives: Peggy L Chinn

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.

GLMA Nursing Summit and Annual Conference – September 13-16

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Peggy L Chinn

GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality is the only organization and dedicated to advancing LGBTQ health and healthcare!  The Annual Conference, along with the Nursing Summit, convenes this year in Philadelphia at the Doubletree Center City hotel.  The Nursing Summit … Continue reading →

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Pride Month!

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Peggy L Chinn

All over the world LGBTQ communities are celebrating our achievements and to inspire movement going forward!  The month of June was designated as “gay pride” month to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan, which were a tipping point for … Continue reading →

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A new podcast to check out – em dash

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Peggy L Chinn

Kimberly Acquaviva is hosting a new podcast, em dash, to explore diverse patients’ and healthcare professionals’ lived experiences in healthcare.  The topics are far-ranging- many of them you will not encounter in most of the podcast – or larger media world!  You … Continue reading →

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Early Signal: Roll-back on protection for transgender children and youth in U.S. schools

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Peggy L Chinn

The newly inaugurated U.S. President, during his campaign, made promises of continuing protections for LGBTQ people in the U.S. – promises that were viewed by skepticism by many advocates of human rights.  And indeed, the skepticism was affirmed this week … Continue reading →

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Spread the Word – ACA Open Enrollment Ends January 31

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Peggy L Chinn

Yes – healthcare coverage through the U.S. Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare”) is still available, and if you are not yet covered, you have four days left to get your application going!  The threats to end this important … Continue reading →

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