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Register our “Industry Partner Panel: Empower Health through Innovation and Partnerships” on October 24!
Join us for a dynamic Industry Partner Panel discussion featuring top CEOs and COOs from leading health tech companies in Canada! Discover how these industry leaders are shaping the future of digital health through groundbreaking innovations, AI technology and strategic partnerships. Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, healthcare professional, or someone just interested in this field, […]
Register our ”Optimizing Maternal and Newborn Health in the Digital Age” Seminar on September 26!
you interested in gaining insights into digital health innovations for maternal and newborn care? Join us on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for an illuminating rapid-fire online discussion about – “Optimizing Maternal and Newborn Health in the Digital Age.” Learn about cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and new research opportunities in […]
Member in the Media: Dr. Ruth Elwood Martin
WHRI member Dr. Ruth Elwood Martin’s career as a family physician in Vancouver took a transformative path when a part-time role in prison medicine changed her life. Her innovative participatory research has greatly improved the well-being of incarcerated women and their infants.
Women’s Health Research Month News
Celebrate Women’s Health Research Month with us! Stay updated on the latest news and campaign activities. Visit the BC Women’s Health Foundation Website, GoodThingstoCome for more about the campaign. In the News: Lori Brotto and Cally Wesson talk about Women’s Health Research Month on Global News! Health Matters: Cervical cancer screening With Dr. Gina Ogilvie […]
Dr. Wendy Norman: Leading the Charge for National Contraception Policy Reform
Dr. Wendy Norman, principal investigator at the Women’s Health Research Institute, played a key role in implementing BC’s Universal Contraception policy and contributed to recent federal legislation benefitting millions. Both Dr. Norman and Cheryl Davies, COO of BC Women’s Hospital, were acknowledged for their vital contributions at the federal announcement in Ottawa. Learn more about […]
Dr. Janet Lyons speaks on the delivery of over 6,000 infants in 2023 at BC Women’s Hospital
Dr. Janet Lyons, senior medical director and obstetrician, at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre speaks on the delivery of over 6,000 infants in 2023 at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Care Centre. She said that “each year, our dedicated providers support individuals and families in welcoming thousands of infants into the world. Many of […]
Dr. Catherine Allaire shares insights on How BC improving Endometriosis Treatment
Dr. Catherine Allaire, Medical Director of the BC Women’s Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis and Division Head of UBC’s Gynaecologic Specialties, was featured on 980 CKNW’s Morning with Simi, where she spoke on “How is BC Improving Endometriosis Treatment?” She states that, “Endometriosis, a chronic condition, affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age […]
Dr. Souvik Mitra and Dr. Emily Kieran discuss BC’s most vulnerable babies and the latest technology
Dr. Souvik Mitra and Dr. Emily Kieran from BC Women’s Hospital + Health Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) discussed BC’s most vulnerable babies and the latest technology in a recent interview with Global News. Read the article by Global News
Empowering Women’s Health: B.C. Launches At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Program
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.