BC Women’s Health Foundation launches In Her Words report

On October 9th, 2019 the BC Women’s Health Foundation, in partnership with Pacific Blue Cross, released the In Her Words report, exposing women’s experience with the healthcare system in BC.

New research from Dr. Gina Ogilvie’s team makes waves in the news

The study, in partnership with the BC Centre for Disease Control, shows that BC’s HPV immunization program has cut pre-cancer rates in half for women.

World Mental Health Day Research Spotlight with Dr. Nichole Fairbrother

In honour of World Mental Health Day 2019 we interviewed Dr. Nichole Fairbrother about what fuels her research and how we can make a difference for women in the postpartum period. What is your background?  I am a Clinical Associate Professor with the UBC Department of Psychiatry and the Island Medical Program. I received my […]

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute announces the recipients of the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards

Congratulations to the recipients, which included students from several WHRI-affiliated research teams.

What should you know about breast density? | Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Learn about breast density and why it’s important to your overall breast health in this article by Dr. Paula Gordon.

Study Update: TMIST | Breast Cancer Awareness Month

TOMOSYNTHESIS MAMMOGRAPHIC IMAGING SCREENING TRIAL (TMIST – EA1151) Comparison of Tomosynthesis to Digital Mammography in Breast Cancer Screening Approximately 1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.  Detecting breast cancer early is important for improving outcomes. The usual approach to breast cancer screening is to have a mammogram every one or two […]

Research spotlight: The Hummingbird Project

“Stillbirth is a traumatic grief.” Amanda Martin, Project Coordinator for the Hummingbird Project and bereaved parent, shares that this sentiment took years to internalize: women and families who experience a stillbirth have experienced a trauma. Despite the major impact stillbirth has on women and families, it is an area that faces strong stigma, and is […]

Let’s Talk About Painful Periods And Endometriosis | Gender Equality Week

Earlier this year Kate Wahl co-authored a piece for The Huffington Post about painful periods and endometriosis.

For Gender Equality Week, Kate has written an introduction to the article, emphasizing the importance of destigmatizing menstruation as a step toward greater equality for all Canadians.

Meet Dr. Brigid Dineley, Clinical Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This World Contraception Day we’re putting the spotlight on Dr. Dineley, whose research focuses on improving contraceptive counselling practices for patients with complex medical needs.