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Overview Chris is a gay man, US Veteran, retired psych nurse, and 2024 NC House of Representatives candidate.  This statement is from the “Citizens for Chris Gilbert” Facebook page, “As a service-connected veteran, a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a compassionate nurse, husband, and a dedicated community volunteer-I'm uniquely qualified for the position. My journey has been one of service...

Overview From Dr. Wolf’s LinkedIn:  Dr. Wolf is an experienced Lead Nurse Scientist in nonprofit, clinical, and academic settings. She develops, expands, and improves systems and the individuals who function within them. She utilizes a collaborative leadership style with a clear vision.  She is undoubtedly committed to teaching nurses how not to let the system get them down. Dr. Wolf and I delve i...

Overview AJ is a bisexual woman with a passion for helping people. She recently finished her Master’s in Mental Health. She is from a rural area and was the only openly queer person in her program. She continues to advocate for access and cultural competence in her field. I look forward to seeing what she accomplishes! In this episode, AJ and I discuss the challenges and experiences of pursuing a...

Overview: From the ENA Board of Directors page: Dustin is the 2025 Emergency Nurses Association president-elect. He is in his fifth year on the board. Bass currently serves as the vice president of System Emergency Services at ECU Health in Greenville, North Carolina. He is a diverse and multi-faceted nurse leader who is passionate about improving the lives of nurses at the stretcher side. He has...

Overview: Kyle is a gay man, a poet, and a nurse. He struggled with both his physical and mental health in his 20+ year long journey to self-discovery. He was raised Christian, which provided him with a built-in community but also internalized guilt. He credits some of the church members with providing a supportive sounding board when struggling to label his sexuality. He spent years maintaining c...

Overview: Cindy works at Halcyon Mental Health, which is owned and operated by Aimee Whaley (Cindy’s wife) and Chris Nealy. They provide clients with a safe and relaxed therapy experience to address the things that are causing stress or not working in their lives. Instead of focusing on what is "wrong" with you, we start with the assumption that nothing is wrong - you are 100% who you are supposed...

For more information, visit Queerolina.org/helplines  Disclaimer: This intent of this interview is to provide the public with objective information about how the government has impacted local healthcare organizations. We are speaking from our own experience as a result of the recent changes within the organization with which we are employed. All opinions shared are our own and are not intended to...

Topics Allyship involves active participation in supporting marginalized communities. Personal experiences shape our understanding of allyship and community involvement. Ethical challenges in healthcare often arise from systemic issues. Chaplains play a crucial role in providing emotional support in healthcare settings. Racism contributes to significant health disparities in minority communities....