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.

Breakthrough for Intersex Rights

Finally, the mystery, intrigue and, in fact, shame that has historically been associated with what is now known as “intersex” is beginning to come out of the closet.  Recently a milestone in this important shift happened recently when Sara Kelly … Continue reading

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Invitation to participate – how is marriage equality and the election affecting you?

This is a study being conducted by our LavenderHealth colleagues! The study has been approved the San Jose State University Institutional Review Board.  Here is the invitation to participate from the study team! We are a team of researchers (Tonda … Continue reading

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LGBT Voices: Perspectives on Health Care

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No Home for the Holidays?

Revised December 16, 2016 The holidays present particular challenges for many LGBTQ people, particularly the many who have no home for the one holiday during the year when almost everything in the U.S. and many other countries are completely closed. … Continue reading

Posted in Family, Helpful Hints, Holidays, Join the discussion, Minority Stress, Resilience, Social Support | 6 Comments

Giving Thanks for Human Rights

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, many of us are griped by uncertainty and fear as our country is facing the most egregious attacks on human rights ever seen in this country, fueled by the election of … Continue reading

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