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June 17, 2025 41 mins

In celebration of Pride Month, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down and speaks with Kristin Gianelis, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC, MSCP, PMH-C, CNE, on the state of the LGBTQIA+ community in modern-day America and the need for medical providers to advocate and care for this community. Together, they discuss the history of LGBTQIA+ healthcare, gender affirming and mental health care for LGBTQIA+ patients, and what WHNPs and APRNs need to know to provide the best possible care for patients in this community.

Show Notes:

NPWH is the professional community for WHNP-BCs, APRNs, and students providing women’s and gender-related healthcare. We champion informed choice, health equity, and a future where our providers lead the way to build a just, healthy society. To learn more about NPWH, our membership, and our community, visit www.npwh.org. Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025!

Healthcare for Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals, NPWH Clinical Position Statement

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) continuously supports initiatives that address the healthcare needs of transgender and gender diverse individuals and the implementation of policies and strategies to reduce barriers to inclusive, quality healthcare for these populations. 

The National LGBTQIA Health Education Center at the Fenway Institute in Boston

Human Rights Campaign

The American Medical Association

Health Professionals for Advancing LGBTQ Equality

World Professional Association for Transgender Health

UCSF Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People

Endocrine Society’s Gender Dysphoria/Gender Incongruence Guideline Resources

Continuing Education: At the time the podcast aired, NPWH has two free CE offerings in celebration of Pride Month! “Trans and Gender Affirming Healthcare for WHNPs and APRNs” and “Keynote – Panel Equity, Representation, and Impact on Outcomes” are available now on our learning management system, alongside other CE activities!

Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email, hmaurer@npwh.org

Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer

Kristin Gianelis, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC, MSCP, PMH-C, CNE, Real Wellness for Humans

Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings.

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