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“Women's health needs to be front and centre – it often isn't, but it needs to be." - Dr. Charles Jiang...
Read moreHow the collaboration between BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s Sexual Assault Service and the Ending ...
Read moreHow one program at BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre is uncovering the answers to some of the world's most d...
Read moreHow the Skidmore Goodman Research Wet Lab is shaping a new future for women’s health research....
Read moreHow the Sibling Support Centre is expanding the Hospital's family-centred model of care....
Read more7% of Canadian women will develop endometriosis....
Read moreThe life-saving impacts of early detection....
Read moreWhile our mission is clear, the work can be complicated when put into practice....
Read moreRachel found out she had endometriosis when she was 25 — even though something had felt wrong since she was ...
Read moreGiving back to community is at the heart of how doulas view their work to prepare Indigenous Women for childbi...
Read moreDr. Nikki Salmond hopes to deliver a one-two knockout punch to triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive ...
Read morePacific Blue Cross provides plans that cover over 900,000 women in the province....
Read moreThe Hui-Wong Household is a tumble of toddler playfulness....
Read moreBC Women's Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Cally Wesson as the Foundation's new Pr...
Read moreThe 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
Read moreLindsay shares about the moment they couldn’t hear Theo’s heartbeat and how he now shows up in the most un...
Read moreA new, flourishing partnership between the BC Women’s Health Foundation and the Auxiliary to benefit the lon...
Read more#BeleafInWomen Feature: 2020 Olympic Alternate Justina Di Stasio shares her experience with anxiety. ...
Read moreUndaunted by the absence of information about COVID-19 effects on her pregnant patients, Dr. Deborah Money set...
Read moreCreating a future where Indigenous women have equitable access to high-quality healthcare....
Read moreHigh-tech 3D simulators are playing an increasingly important role in quality medical care. ...
Read moreMandy Ling, Senior Manager, Philanthropy, spoke with Jackie Lee, President of the Vancouver Diamond Lions Club...
Read moreUncovering the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous Women’s Health in BC...
Read moreLet’s mark this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day by pushing for true menstrual equity....
Read more“While I should have been scared and worried, the doctors and nurses gave me so much peace of mind. I never ...
Read moreUncovering the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous Women’s Health in BC...
Read moreShoppers Drug Mart® is legendary in its commitment to supporting women’s healthcare across Canada - we’re...
Read moreYour support makes a tangible difference to women’s healthcare across the province. Learn how your donations...
Read morePo Chen, Founder + CEO of Nourish Clean Beauty, talks with us about prioritizing women’s health, non-toxic s...
Read moreMarni Johnson of BlueShore Financial explains why BlueShore Financial is passionate about supporting women’s...
Read more“I’m sharing my story because I don’t want anyone else to have to go through this.” - Jen shares her i...
Read moreWe sat down with our Changemaker’s Market Champion, Laura Melling, to discuss why supporting women’s healt...
Read moreSandra Miller, PREC, talks about managing mental health in business and family, and finding success. ...
Read moreCissy Chen, Founder + CEO of Rumble Boxing Studio, on giving back this March and creating spaces that empower ...
Read moreWe are featuring women researchers making transformational impacts in women's health and beyond....
Read moreWe sat down with Mike Schilling, President & CEO of Community Savings Credit Union, to discuss why investing i...
Read moreBC Women’s Health Foundation introduces a new report series examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic o...
Read moreThe acute Cardio-Respiratory Monitoring System helps specialists in BC Women’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensi...
Read moreTogether, we continue to meet the needs of women with mental health challenges by elevating research and progr...
Read moreWe sat down with Marina Matei to discuss why she's passionate about her new role as BC Women's Health Foundati...
Read moreGenerous donors have equipped BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre with Home Blood Pressure Monitoring System...
Read moreVisionary donors are launching the careers of promising women’s health researchers through Graduate and Fell...
Read moreSmash + Tess goes above and beyond to support families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at BC Women'...
Read moreWe're shaping a more inclusive future for women's healthcare in Canada. ...
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has turned society upside down. Now is the time to redefine normal....
Read moreTo commemorate this milestone, we compiled 25 achievements and milestones that have been made possible with th...
Read moreA look back on the past year of giving as we head into the holiday season....
Read moreTori, owner of True Curated Designs, and Alicia of @AliciaFashionista discuss giving back and the creation of...
Read moreDr. Gina Ogilvie and Genesa Greening on the importance of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) launch of th...
Read moreThe BC Women’s Health Foundation condemns racism in every form and endorses the recommendations contained wi...
Read moreWe believe in the importance of women having a voice in their own healthcare. We asked women across the provin...
Read moreAva experienced severe depression during her pregnancy journey, but she’s not alone – between 13 and 20 pe...
Read moreMichelle’s experience with reproductive mental health, and how she’s chosen to use her voice. ...
Read moreBC Women’s Health Foundation’s 2019–2020 Impact Report is now available to download...
Read moreHowever you spend this weekend, I’d encourage each of us to (safely) find a way to lift each other up and sh...
Read moreEudora Koh shares her story of perinatal loss, and how she kept her son’s memory alive with a virtual fundra...
Read moreExamining the unique mental health implications for women who are pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic in BC ...
Read moreThis program was the first of its kind in BC. Their next goal is to become a centre of excellence in research....
Read moreWith so much unknown about COVID-19, researchers were being drawn in many different directions. But this proje...
Read moreHow the Reproductive Mental Health Program at BC Women's Hospital supported Ana on her journey ...
Read moreWe asked Dr. Karen Rivera a few questions about why she loves working in this field....
Read moreWomen are receiving even less COVID-19 funding than average health research awards and women researchers are b...
Read moreWe asked Dr. Deirdre Ryan a few questions about why supporting reproductive mental health is important to her....
Read moreGet up to speed on women’s reproductive mental health in BC, and across Canada. ...
Read moreKarim Kassam shares his personal connection to the Foundation as a donor and Board Chair to support women’s ...
Read moreWarren Beach shares his decision to support women’s health and ambitions to addressing inequalities in his c...
Read moreSarah Clark, Director of Strategic Partnerships reflects on the success of the Changemakers Market...
Read morePhil Arrata reveals his experiences and passion for supporting the full spectrum of women’s health as part o...
Read moreJennifer Randall Nelson reflects on why our communities’ health is important to her and shares her commitme...
Read moreWe asked Jill Diamond what inspires her to support women’s healthcare and participate in the Foundation’s ...
Read moreKim Lockhart and Laura Markle, co-chairs of the Butterfly Run Vancouver on their personal experiences of how ...
Read moreBy purchasing a face mask today, you will help ensure women have equitable access to the highest quality healt...
Read moreKate Bayne shares her motivation for giving towards the Foundation’s Board of Directors’ $100,000 commitme...
Read moreA group of anesthesiologists felt compelled to act to support efforts combating gender-based violence....
Read moreJonie is a victim service worker on the front lines of ending gender-based violence. Learn how she makes a dif...
Read moreWe spoke with four former BC Lions and current EVA BC ambassadors to learn why they have chosen to join the co...
Read moreGender-based violence was dubbed the Shadow Pandemic of COVID-19 by the United Nations. ...
Read moreResearch shows that a simple cloth mask can reduce the distance droplets from coughs and sneezes can travel by...
Read moreGet to know Dr. Sadiq Abdulla, an Essential Hero and Obstetrics Anesthesiologist at BC Women’s Hospital ...
Read moreAmrit Heer of @shewearslove spoke to us about being a mom who has experienced loss, supporting women’s healt...
Read moreCheryl Davies presents a message of gratitude to our community and announces the Foundation’s Board of Direc...
Read more“Ensuring the strength and vibrancy of our communities is a cornerstone of BlueShore’s values. Now more th...
Read moreFour new and expecting mothers use the power of story this Mother’s Day....
Read moreWe asked Gillian Segal, Principal & Founder of Gillian Segal Design and co-chair of our Young Women’s Counci...
Read moreWe asked Melanie Auld, owner of Melanie Auld Jewelry a few questions about why supporting women’s health is ...
Read moreJoette was just weeks away from giving birth when her blood pressure became dangerously high....
Read moreFor generations, women have played a major role in healthcare. 4 out of 5 healthcare workers in BC are women....
Read moreHowever you spend this weekend, I’d encourage each of us to (safely) find a way to lift each other up and sh...
Read moreWhile no one is untouched by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lasting effects will disproportionately...
Read moreAt the BC Women’s Health Foundation, we strive to foster an online community of organizations and partners l...
Read moreThank you for your steadfast support and patience while we navigate this challenging time. ...
Read more138,000 people in Vancouver don’t have a family doctor. So more of us are relying on the internet for our he...
Read moreOne in three women experience low sexual desire at some point in their life....
Read moreShow your support on International Women’s Day by supporting equitable access to healthcare. ...
Read moreAt five months pregnant, Rehana’s health felt like it was out of her control. Here’s her story of bravery....
Read moreIt takes an average of 10 years to receive an Endometriosis diagnosis but research at BC Women’s hopes to ch...
Read moreThe Diamond Family provides better support for women in need of immediate attention. ...
Read moreWhen Margarita found out she was pregnant, she felt a flood of emotions. Joy… excitement… nervousness. Eve...
Read moreAn exciting project is transforming the way rehabilitation for breast cancer patients in BC is delivered after...
Read moreMegan Martin believes in doing everything she can to empower women and that starts with her generous donation ...
Read moreThere are many ways to give back to the BC Women’s Health Foundation this holiday season. Make an impact by ...
Read moreThis Gender Equality Week, we explore the reasons why health equity should matter to people of all genders....
Read moreHere are some tips on how to advocate for yourself when navigating the healthcare system....
Read moreCanada has a unique history of colonization. Kim van der Woerd sees firsthand how segregation is still embedde...
Read moreThe WHO recently added burnout to its handbook of diseases. Here’s what that means for women....
Read moreThe federal government has announced a new Pay Equity Act, designed to ensure that women and men receive equal...
Read moreFederal government partners with BC Women's Health Foundation to eliminate cervical cancer...
Read moreWith support from the Women’s Health Research Institute, Dr. Laura Schummers is studying the unprecedented w...
Read moreDr. Francine Darroch’s physical activity program, Taking Steps: Warrior Women’s Wellness, is helping margi...
Read moreThe Foundation’s Emergency Support Fund provides women across BC with financial support during their time of...
Read moreBalancing life-saving medical advancements and fundamentals of maternal care have made BC Women’s Hospital a...
Read moreEmphasizing trauma education and shifting cultural perceptions, BC Women’s and EVA BC are opening doors – ...
Read moreBreast cancer-survivor Michelle Di Tomaso and Dr. Paula Gordon, have achieved success in a hard-fought battle ...
Read moreWith better screening, vaccination and treatment, Dr. Gina Ogilvie and her team are close to eliminating HPV, ...
Read moreA leading advocate for Indigenous health combines a passion for mentorship with a passion for culturally-respo...
Read moreThe benefits of scientific discovery are limited unless women know about it. That’s where a groundbreaking s...
Read moreDr. Dorothy Shaw reflects on a career spent advocating for women’s health...
Read moreFor many, Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the courageous and inspiring moms in our lives. For Alica, it ...
Read moreTo say ‘the field of addiction medicine has been changing rapidly as a result of the opioid crisis’ would ...
Read moreThis National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, here are 3 ways you can advocate for ch...
Read moreWe asked Jenny Morgan, Director of Indigenous Health at BC Women’s a few questions about culturally-safe car...
Read moreThe Access Clinic provides sexual health services to women with disabilities who can seldom get them....
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