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“Women’s Health Needs To Be Front and Centre”
“Women's health needs to be front and centre – it often isn't, but it needs to be." - Dr. Charles Jiang...
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Reimagining Realities for Survivors of Violence
How the collaboration between BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s Sexual Assault Service and the Ending ...
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“My body was failing, no one knew why”
How one program at BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre is uncovering the answers to some of the world's most d...
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Clearing The Path For Innovation
How the Skidmore Goodman Research Wet Lab is shaping a new future for women’s health research....
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Big Siblings In Training
How the Sibling Support Centre is expanding the Hospital's family-centred model of care....
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7 Reasons why the Endometriosis Community are taking action for the 7%
7% of Canadian women will develop endometriosis....
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Invest In Breasts: Milestone Birthdays + Mammograms
The life-saving impacts of early detection....
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Embedding Equity
While our mission is clear, the work can be complicated when put into practice....
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Building A Better Future For Women With Endometriosis
Rachel found out she had endometriosis when she was 25 — even though something had felt wrong since she was ...
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Indigenous Doula Program Fosters Safe Births + Cultural Connection
Giving back to community is at the heart of how doulas view their work to prepare Indigenous Women for childbi...
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Beating Back Breast Cancer Using Tiny Medical Tools
Dr. Nikki Salmond hopes to deliver a one-two knockout punch to triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive ...
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Pacific Blue Cross Champions Health Equity With Insights + Innovation
Pacific Blue Cross provides plans that cover over 900,000 women in the province....
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Ventilators Breathe Life Into Newborns Who Arrive Too Soon
The Hui-Wong Household is a tumble of toddler playfulness....
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An Announcement from BC Women’s Health Foundation
BC Women's Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Cally Wesson as the Foundation's new Pr...
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Impact Report 2020/21
The Invisible to Invincible 2021 Impact Report highlights the many ways your investments are amplifying the voices of women, making systemic changes in policy, bridging the gender gap in women's health research, and helping to fund vital equipment and upgrades at the province's dedicated women's hospital
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“Love can truly transcend anything.”
Lindsay shares about the moment they couldn’t hear Theo’s heartbeat and how he now shows up in the most un...
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BABY TILE PROGRAM: A NEW PARTNERSHIP
A new, flourishing partnership between the BC Women’s Health Foundation and the Auxiliary to benefit the lon...
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“Turns out, I truly needed the help.”
#BeleafInWomen Feature: 2020 Olympic Alternate Justina Di Stasio shares her experience with anxiety. ...
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RIGHT ON THE MONEY…
Undaunted by the absence of information about COVID-19 effects on her pregnant patients, Dr. Deborah Money set...
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IN HER CIRCLE – A GROUND-BREAKING REPORT
Creating a future where Indigenous women have equitable access to high-quality healthcare....
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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
High-tech 3D simulators are playing an increasingly important role in quality medical care. ...
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“THE WORLD NEEDS US NOW”
Mandy Ling, Senior Manager, Philanthropy, spoke with Jackie Lee, President of the Vancouver Diamond Lions Club...
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Standing in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
Uncovering the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous Women’s Health in BC...
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We Need Free Pads and Tampons – and So Much More
Let’s mark this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day by pushing for true menstrual equity....
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A SURPRISE DELIVERY WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING…
“While I should have been scared and worried, the doctors and nurses gave me so much peace of mind. I never ...
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IN HER CIRCLE
Uncovering the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous Women’s Health in BC...
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Shoppers Drug Mart® IS LEADING THE WAY TO HEALTHCARE CHANGE
Shoppers Drug Mart® is legendary in its commitment to supporting women’s healthcare across Canada - we’re...
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HERE FOR HER IMPACT REPORT: SPRING EDITION 2021
Your support makes a tangible difference to women’s healthcare across the province. Learn how your donations...
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“YOU CANNOT GIVE WHAT YOU DON’T HAVE.”
Po Chen, Founder + CEO of Nourish Clean Beauty, talks with us about prioritizing women’s health, non-toxic s...
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“WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING WELL-BEING IN ALL ITS FORMS.”
Marni Johnson of BlueShore Financial explains why BlueShore Financial is passionate about supporting women’s...
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JEN’S STORY OF PERSISTENCE
“I’m sharing my story because I don’t want anyone else to have to go through this.” - Jen shares her i...
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CHANGEMAKER’S MARKET 2021 – LAURA MELLING
We sat down with our Changemaker’s Market Champion, Laura Melling, to discuss why supporting women’s healt...
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It starts with you and your own mental health
Sandra Miller, PREC, talks about managing mental health in business and family, and finding success. ...
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Without our local community, we are nothing.
Cissy Chen, Founder + CEO of Rumble Boxing Studio, on giving back this March and creating spaces that empower ...
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
We are featuring women researchers making transformational impacts in women's health and beyond....
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A Spotlight on Women’s Mental Health, Through a Business Leader’s Lens
We sat down with Mike Schilling, President & CEO of Community Savings Credit Union, to discuss why investing i...
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Getting Noticed: The Initial Impacts of Unmasking Gender Inequity
BC Women’s Health Foundation introduces a new report series examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic o...
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Donors Fund Cardio Equipment that Helps Save the Lives of BC’s Most Fragile Newborns
The acute Cardio-Respiratory Monitoring System helps specialists in BC Women’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensi...
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HOW DONORS SUPPORT WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH
Together, we continue to meet the needs of women with mental health challenges by elevating research and progr...
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IN CONVERSATION WITH BOARD CHAIR, MARINA MATEI
We sat down with Marina Matei to discuss why she's passionate about her new role as BC Women's Health Foundati...
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Safe, Home-based Care for Moms
Generous donors have equipped BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre with Home Blood Pressure Monitoring System...
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Fellowship Award: Expanding Supports for Women with Major Depressive Disorder
Visionary donors are launching the careers of promising women’s health researchers through Graduate and Fell...
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Paying it Forward through Community Partnerships
Smash + Tess goes above and beyond to support families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at BC Women'...
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Introducing Women’s Health Collective Canada
We're shaping a more inclusive future for women's healthcare in Canada. ...
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Unmasking Gender Inequity
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned society upside down. Now is the time to redefine normal....
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25 Years of Supporting Women’s Health
To commemorate this milestone, we compiled 25 achievements and milestones that have been made possible with th...
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The Power of Community
A look back on the past year of giving as we head into the holiday season....
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Embracing the Spirit of Giving
Tori, owner of True Curated Designs, and Alicia of @AliciaFashionista discuss giving back and the creation of...
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ELIMINATION IN OUR SIGHT
Dr. Gina Ogilvie and Genesa Greening on the importance of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) launch of th...
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IN PLAIN SIGHT: OUR RESPONSE
The BC Women’s Health Foundation condemns racism in every form and endorses the recommendations contained wi...
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IN HER WORDS REPORT
We believe in the importance of women having a voice in their own healthcare. We asked women across the provin...
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YOU ARE SO BRAVE, YOU ARE SO STRONG.
Ava experienced severe depression during her pregnancy journey, but she’s not alone – between 13 and 20 pe...
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FEARING PREGNANCY, AND EMBRACING IT
Michelle’s experience with reproductive mental health, and how she’s chosen to use her voice. ...
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Impact Report: Here For Her
BC Women’s Health Foundation’s 2019–2020 Impact Report is now available to download...
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REFLECTING ON A TIME OF CHANGE
However you spend this weekend, I’d encourage each of us to (safely) find a way to lift each other up and sh...
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HONOURING A SHORT, BUT MIGHTY LIFE.
Eudora Koh shares her story of perinatal loss, and how she kept her son’s memory alive with a virtual fundra...
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UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES
Examining the unique mental health implications for women who are pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic in BC ...
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INTRO TO REPRODUCTIVE MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
This program was the first of its kind in BC. Their next goal is to become a centre of excellence in research....
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NATIONAL RESEARCH, LED FROM THE WEST
With so much unknown about COVID-19, researchers were being drawn in many different directions. But this proje...
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“A SENSE OF HOPE”
How the Reproductive Mental Health Program at BC Women's Hospital supported Ana on her journey ...
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“WOMEN ARE STRONG, DETERMINED, AND RESILIENT”
We asked Dr. Karen Rivera a few questions about why she loves working in this field....
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INVESTING IN WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH IS INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
Women are receiving even less COVID-19 funding than average health research awards and women researchers are b...
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“MY PROMISE TO DO EVERYTHING I CAN”
We asked Dr. Deirdre Ryan a few questions about why supporting reproductive mental health is important to her....
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8 FACTS ON REPRODUCTIVE MENTAL HEALTH
Get up to speed on women’s reproductive mental health in BC, and across Canada. ...
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INVESTING IN SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Karim Kassam shares his personal connection to the Foundation as a donor and Board Chair to support women’s ...
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THE SCALE OF INEQUITY IS SIGNIFICANT
Warren Beach shares his decision to support women’s health and ambitions to addressing inequalities in his c...
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CELEBRATING THE CHANGEMAKERS MARKET
Sarah Clark, Director of Strategic Partnerships reflects on the success of the Changemakers Market...
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THERE’S MORE TO WOMEN’S HEALTH ACROSS ALL LIFE STAGES
Phil Arrata reveals his experiences and passion for supporting the full spectrum of women’s health as part o...
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OUR SOCIAL FABRIC RELIES ON WOMEN BEING HEALTHY
Jennifer Randall Nelson reflects on why our communities’ health is important to her and shares her commitme...
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A ‘ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL’ MODEL DOESN’T WORK
We asked Jill Diamond what inspires her to support women’s healthcare and participate in the Foundation’s ...
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A PATH NO ONE SHOULD WALK ALONE
Kim Lockhart and Laura Markle, co-chairs of the Butterfly Run Vancouver on their personal experiences of how ...
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BC WOMEN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION FACE MASKS
By purchasing a face mask today, you will help ensure women have equitable access to the highest quality healt...
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USING YOUR TIME AND VOICE
Kate Bayne shares her motivation for giving towards the Foundation’s Board of Directors’ $100,000 commitme...
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FRONTLINE WORKERS BAND TOGETHER
A group of anesthesiologists felt compelled to act to support efforts combating gender-based violence....
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“WHEN WE INVEST IN WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE, WE ARE STRENGTHENING SOCIETY”
Jonie is a victim service worker on the front lines of ending gender-based violence. Learn how she makes a dif...
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“WE NEED MORE MEN TO STEP UP”
We spoke with four former BC Lions and current EVA BC ambassadors to learn why they have chosen to join the co...
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10 FACTS ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Gender-based violence was dubbed the Shadow Pandemic of COVID-19 by the United Nations. ...
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MASK WEARING DURING COVID-19
Research shows that a simple cloth mask can reduce the distance droplets from coughs and sneezes can travel by...
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“I FEEL PRIVILEGED TO MAKE THIS DIFFERENCE.”
Get to know Dr. Sadiq Abdulla, an Essential Hero and Obstetrics Anesthesiologist at BC Women’s Hospital ...
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“ALL OF US HAVE A DUTY TO GIVE BACK”
Amrit Heer of @shewearslove spoke to us about being a mom who has experienced loss, supporting women’s healt...
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OUR BOARD’S POWERFUL COMMITMENT
Cheryl Davies presents a message of gratitude to our community and announces the Foundation’s Board of Direc...
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“WHEN COMMUNITIES ARE THRIVING, SO ARE WE”
“Ensuring the strength and vibrancy of our communities is a cornerstone of BlueShore’s values. Now more th...
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“WHAT IT’S LIKE”
Four new and expecting mothers use the power of story this Mother’s Day....
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“REACH OUT AND LIFT EACH OTHER UP”
We asked Gillian Segal, Principal & Founder of Gillian Segal Design and co-chair of our Young Women’s Counci...
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“WHEN WE ARE STRONG AND ABLE, WE NEED TO GIVE BACK.”
We asked Melanie Auld, owner of Melanie Auld Jewelry a few questions about why supporting women’s health is ...
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JOETTE’S STORY OF COURAGE
Joette was just weeks away from giving birth when her blood pressure became dangerously high....
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WOMEN AT THE FOREFRONT
For generations, women have played a major role in healthcare. 4 out of 5 healthcare workers in BC are women....
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THIS WEEKEND
However you spend this weekend, I’d encourage each of us to (safely) find a way to lift each other up and sh...
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WOMEN AND COVID-19
While no one is untouched by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lasting effects will disproportionately...
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8 ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING WOMEN* DURING COVID-19
At the BC Women’s Health Foundation, we strive to foster an online community of organizations and partners l...
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THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
Thank you for your steadfast support and patience while we navigate this challenging time. ...
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SIFTING THROUGH MISINFORMATION
138,000 people in Vancouver don’t have a family doctor. So more of us are relying on the internet for our he...
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DEBUNKING DESIRE
One in three women experience low sexual desire at some point in their life....
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5 WAYS TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Show your support on International Women’s Day by supporting equitable access to healthcare. ...
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REHANA’S FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL
At five months pregnant, Rehana’s health felt like it was out of her control. Here’s her story of bravery....
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Future of Endometriosis care
It takes an average of 10 years to receive an Endometriosis diagnosis but research at BC Women’s hopes to ch...
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AN EFFECTIVE GYNECOLOGICAL OPTION FOR WOMEN
The Diamond Family provides better support for women in need of immediate attention. ...
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MARGARITA’S STORY OF STRENGTH
When Margarita found out she was pregnant, she felt a flood of emotions. Joy… excitement… nervousness. Eve...
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DONOR-FUNDED RESEARCH TRANSFORMS LIVES
An exciting project is transforming the way rehabilitation for breast cancer patients in BC is delivered after...
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MEGAN MARTIN’S (马丽) GIFT WILL EMPOWER WOMEN
Megan Martin believes in doing everything she can to empower women and that starts with her generous donation ...
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THE SEASON OF GIVING
There are many ways to give back to the BC Women’s Health Foundation this holiday season. Make an impact by ...
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WHY DOES GENDER EQUALITY MATTER IN HEALTHCARE?
This Gender Equality Week, we explore the reasons why health equity should matter to people of all genders....
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ADVOCATING FOR YOUR HEALTH
Here are some tips on how to advocate for yourself when navigating the healthcare system....
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DIFFICULT TO FATHOM
Canada has a unique history of colonization. Kim van der Woerd sees firsthand how segregation is still embedde...
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THE STRESS GAP
The WHO recently added burnout to its handbook of diseases. Here’s what that means for women....
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Deeper than our pockets
The federal government has announced a new Pay Equity Act, designed to ensure that women and men receive equal...
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$10 MILLION FOR CERVICAL CANCER RESEARCH
Federal government partners with BC Women's Health Foundation to eliminate cervical cancer...
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Granting Equal Access
With support from the Women’s Health Research Institute, Dr. Laura Schummers is studying the unprecedented w...
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Helping women find their inner warrior
Dr. Francine Darroch’s physical activity program, Taking Steps: Warrior Women’s Wellness, is helping margi...
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Alleviating Worry for All Women, Everywhere.
The Foundation’s Emergency Support Fund provides women across BC with financial support during their time of...
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Giving babies the best start
Balancing life-saving medical advancements and fundamentals of maternal care have made BC Women’s Hospital a...
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Breaking the Silence
Emphasizing trauma education and shifting cultural perceptions, BC Women’s and EVA BC are opening doors – ...
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Dense Breasts and Camouflaged Cancer
Breast cancer-survivor Michelle Di Tomaso and Dr. Paula Gordon, have achieved success in a hard-fought battle ...
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Chasing a Cure
With better screening, vaccination and treatment, Dr. Gina Ogilvie and her team are close to eliminating HPV, ...
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Bringing Others Along
A leading advocate for Indigenous health combines a passion for mentorship with a passion for culturally-respo...
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Getting the Word Out
The benefits of scientific discovery are limited unless women know about it. That’s where a groundbreaking s...
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How Far We’ve Come
Dr. Dorothy Shaw reflects on a career spent advocating for women’s health...
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Motherless Mother’s Day
For many, Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the courageous and inspiring moms in our lives. For Alica, it ...
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A HIDDEN POPULATION
To say ‘the field of addiction medicine has been changing rapidly as a result of the opioid crisis’ would ...
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MORE THAN WE KNOW
This National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, here are 3 ways you can advocate for ch...
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“Nothing about us, without us”
We asked Jenny Morgan, Director of Indigenous Health at BC Women’s a few questions about culturally-safe car...
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Access for Every Woman
The Access Clinic provides sexual health services to women with disabilities who can seldom get them....
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