A passion for people

Allan has enjoyed a rewarding livelihood in nursing spanning five decades. He shares with his friend and colleague, Melody, some of the highs and lows throughout his storied career. While lauded multiple times for his innovative, compassionate work, he also laments that he was forced out of nurse jobs simply because he was gay. Edit credit: Mike Addis

Resources for Patients & Loved Ones

• Catholic Health Association supports LGBTQ+ community

• Family Equality

• Gender Spectrum

• LGBT Health & Aging (Human Rights Campaign)

• SAGE: Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders

• The Trevor Project: Help for LGBTQ Youth in Crisis

• Top 10 Things to Discuss with Your Healthcare Provider (GLMA)

• Trans Bodies: A Resource Guide for the Transgender Community

• Tyler Clementi Foundation

Resources for Providers

• LGBT Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• LGBT HealthLink

• LGBTQ Population Care (American Medical Association)

• LGBTQ Topics (American Psychological Association)

• National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center (Fenway Institute)

• Resources for HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment (American College of Physicians)

• Straight for Equality in Healthcare (PFLAG)

KEYWORDS:

• Allan Komarek
• Melody Fawcett
• Nurse
• Nursing
• Gay
• LGBTQ+