LGBTQ+ Health Community

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

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If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

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If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Howdy from Texas, Everyone.

My name is Alison Pittman, and I am new to this group. My pronouns are she/hers. I am a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M School of Nursing in College Station, Texas. I am joining this group because I have a real passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community, and living in Texas, colleagues are VERY hard to come by. This has been my research interest for the past six years, and the climate here for this area of work has become more and more difficult. I recently rejoined Sigma in an effort to broaden my connections and hopefully find some research partners that can help me help folks in Texas. It's rough over here!

In 2017, some colleagues and I founded the Texas A&M Alliance for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Education. We have been doing research here at TAMU to see what students and faculty want and need in terms of LGBTQ+ health education. Most of the country's health profession educational programs provide little to nothing in terms of culturally sensitive preparation for caring for LGBTQ+ patients but we want to change that, starting here in Texas.

To say that we have hit roadblock after roadblock is an understatement. If you share this struggle, please reach out.

I hope to help you all as well and participate in meaningful conversations with like-minded people. it's a desert out here.

Thank you,

Alison

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Howdy from Texas, Everyone.

My name is Alison Pittman, and I am new to this group. My pronouns are she/hers. I am a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M School of Nursing in College Station, Texas. I am joining this group because I have a real passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community, and living in Texas, colleagues are VERY hard to come by. This has been my research interest for the past six years, and the climate here for this area of work has become more and more difficult. I recently rejoined Sigma in an effort to broaden my connections and hopefully find some research partners that can help me help folks in Texas. It's rough over here!

In 2017, some colleagues and I founded the Texas A&M Alliance for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Education. We have been doing research here at TAMU to see what students and faculty want and need in terms of LGBTQ+ health education. Most of the country's health profession educational programs provide little to nothing in terms of culturally sensitive preparation for caring for LGBTQ+ patients but we want to change that, starting here in Texas.

To say that we have hit roadblock after roadblock is an understatement. If you share this struggle, please reach out.

I hope to help you all as well and participate in meaningful conversations with like-minded people. it's a desert out here.

Thank you,

Alison

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Hello Community!  

My name is Heather (she/her) and I'm a cisgender RN working in the cath lab/EP lab of an acute care hospital in my community (Tucson, Arizona).  I'm the proud parent of an amazing non-binary almost adult person which has really opened my eyes to the LGBTQ+ community.  I am continuously learning about how I can serve this community as a healthcare provider and as an advocate.  I look forward to meeting group members and learning from your experiences and wisdom!

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Welcome Heather! Thank you for joining our group, and I look forward to your thoughts and contributions! Your perspective as a parent of a non-binary child is so valuable. 

Hello Community!  

My name is Heather (she/her) and I'm a cisgender RN working in the cath lab/EP lab of an acute care hospital in my community (Tucson, Arizona).  I'm the proud parent of an amazing non-binary almost adult person which has really opened my eyes to the LGBTQ+ community.  I am continuously learning about how I can serve this community as a healthcare provider and as an advocate.  I look forward to meeting group members and learning from your experiences and wisdom!

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Hi everyone!

I'm Beverly Alomepe (she/her).  I'm a queer Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and an artist with a special interest in blending western medicine, mindfulness-based psychotherapy, nutritional psychiatry, and psychedelic healing.  I love connecting with other nurses passionate about providing compassionate care for LGBTQ+ community.  I recently started a holistic psychiatry private practice centered on these values, and would love to connect with other business-minded nurses too.  

Warmly,

Beverly Alomepe

Integrative PMHNP-BC

www.transcend-mental.com

Welcome Heather! Thank you for joining our group, and I look forward to your thoughts and contributions! Your perspective as a parent of a non-binary child is so valuable. 

Hello Community!  

My name is Heather (she/her) and I'm a cisgender RN working in the cath lab/EP lab of an acute care hospital in my community (Tucson, Arizona).  I'm the proud parent of an amazing non-binary almost adult person which has really opened my eyes to the LGBTQ+ community.  I am continuously learning about how I can serve this community as a healthcare provider and as an advocate.  I look forward to meeting group members and learning from your experiences and wisdom!

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​

Hello Sigma Members! Thanks for being a part of Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health community and for contributing to the important discussions taking place.

I'd like to introduce you to the current facilitators, @Erik McIntosh and @Katie Fasullo, who will ensure there is regular conversation for you to participate in regarding complementary and integrative health approaches in nursing.

Now tell us about you! If you are new to this community take a few moments to introduce yourself. Tell your fellow Sigma members more about you and your interest in complementary health approaches. (You can reply to this thread directly from your email, or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.)

If you have already introduced yourself, feel free to start a new discussion thread at any time! We look forward to reading your questions and comments regarding this topic. Just click the "Add" button from the Discussions area:

Thanks for your continued participation in this community! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the group facilitators. Access this list to view other topic based communities you can join. 

______________________________________________________

If you're interested in serving as a volunteer Community of Interest facilitator, view the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page for available opportunities.  ​​​