EP65: Closing The Gap | LGBTQ+ Community’s Fight For Equality with Dr. Shannon Whittington
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Strive to create a more inclusive and affirming society and join Dr. Shannon Whittington in today’s episode. Dr. Whittington amplifies the voices of the LGBTQ+, arms them to understand their rights, and seeks to create much-needed changes in the healthcare system.
1. Recognizing the gaps in rights protections and what you can do about it
2. Challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in relationships, the workplace, education, and healthcare
3. How executing proper pronouns promotes acceptance and respect
4. A cultivation of fear in the LGBTQ+ community and where it comes from
5. The shift of society’s perspective and why grace etiquette is important
About Dr. Shannon Whittington
Shannon Whittington, RN, MSN, CCM, LGBTQ+ Health certified, is a bestselling author and certified speaker with the John Maxwell team. Her expertise includes LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace and LGBTQ+ patient-centered care. Shannon has a passion for transgender health and educates clinicians in gender-affirming surgeries. Shannon was incredibly honored to receive the Quality and Innovation Award from the Home Care Association of New York for her work with the transgender population. She recently was awarded the Notable LGBTQ+ Leaders & Executives award by Crain’s New York Business. Shannon is a city and state lobbyist for transgender rights and a vocal advocate for care equality.
Connect with Dr. Shannon
- LinkedIn: Dr. Shannon 🏳️🌈 Whittington 🌈DNP MSN RN CCM LGBTQ Health
- Instagram: @shannonwhittingtonconsulting
- YouTube: Shannon Whittington Consulting
- Tiktok: Shannon Whittington
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