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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!
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.
Dr. Caroline Sanders Breaks the Silence on Intersex Kids
Dr. Caroline Sanders, who recently presented “Celebrating Intersex People and Recognizing the Unique Challenges They Face in Society at the BC Women’s Hospital Research Rounds, was featured on the National Post discussing why its important to normalize conversations on Intersex kids as healthcare providers. Dr. Sanders illustrates the difficulties and feelings of isolations parents of […]
Dr. Lori Brotto Talks About the Importance of Understanding Women’s Health on CTV
Watch the interview here! by CTV News Edmonton
Dr. Giulia Muraca featured on CBC News
Severe childbirth injuries from forceps, vacuum ‘unacceptably high’ in Canada, research shows by CBC News