Sixth Annual Women's Health Research Symposium Recap

Yesterday we hosted our Sixth Annual Women's Health Research Symposium, virtually.

We were thrilled to see over 260 people join us in this new 'venue.' Attendees represented researchers, students and trainees, healthcare stakeholders, industry partners, community members and patient partners.

Congratulations to the recipients of the MSFHR KT awards!

The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research has announced the results of its two knowledge translation competitions.

We were excited to see a number of WHRI members among of both the Convening & Collaborating and Reach Awards recipients, including Dr. Thalia Shoshana Field, Dr. Julie Robillard, Dr. Angela Kaida, Dr. Kristen Campbell, Dr. Roxana Geoffrion, Dr. Paul Yong, Dr. Gillian Hanley, and Dr. Liisa Glea.

Dr. Gina Ogilvie receives 2021 Legacy Award

On February 27th Dr. Gina Ogilvie was presented with a 2021 Legacy Award from the National Congress of Black Women Foundation!

We are grateful for Dr. Ogilvie's leadership and dedication to women's health, globally. Please join us in sending her a warm, virtual congratulations!

COVID-19 RESPPONSE

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The COVID-19 RESPPONSE Study has released its first report!

The report highlights preliminary findings, grounded in sex-, gender-, and age-based analyses, from COVID-19 RESPPONSE on outcomes of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and stress/worry for British Columbians throughout the pandemic. Data on experiences of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), substance use, and coping ability are also reported.

CANCOVID-Preg: Report #3

CANCOVID-Preg is a national Canadian surveillance program of COVID-19 in pregnancy.‎

They have now released their third report which continues to add to the growing body of evidence that suggests pregnant women are at increased risk of severe illness related to COVID-19. 

Calling all trainees!

On March 12th from 12-1 pm, the WHRI and its research partners are hosting a FREE Mentorship & Networking event called “Hopes, Dreams, and Nightmares.” 

This "speed dating" style event will include two break-out sessions with mentors covering the select topics.

Click here for more details and to secure your spot!

Help us spread the word about our Wellness Exchange, taking place TONIGHT. 

We have an excellent lineup, including presentations on penicillin allergy delabelling, low desire, a virtual exercise program for breast cancer survivors, and menopause. We're also please to note that Stefanie Cheah will be giving a special presentation on the REACH BC platform to kick things off.

If you haven't already, register and tell a friend!

BC Reproductive Mental Health Program Webinar Series

The theme for this series is 2021 Update on Common Mental Health Conditions in Pregnancy and Postpartum 

It will be hosted via Zoom, for 7 Wednesdays in a row starting March 24th and ending May 5th.This event will not be recorded *this event is suitable for health care professionals working with pregnant and postpartum women*

Registration is required; click here for registration link - please register by March 19, 2021

This activity has been accredited for up to 7 MOC Section 1 credits

COVID-19 and Women’s Health: Developing Policies to Catalyze Well-being

Researchers at UBC are carrying out a study aiming to generate policy recommendations to improve women's health around the world. Recognizing that the current pandemic has posed many challenges to women's health, they are trying to shed a light through these difficult times to a more equitable health future post-COVID-19. Your ideas in this regard will help to formulate a path forward. 

The survey will take 15-20 minutes: COVID-19 & Women's Health Survey - Developing Policies to Catalyze Well-Being

The team will also be hosting a focus group on Tuesday March 9th at 5pm. If you are interested in participating, please contact Shirley Ross at tielross@axion.net.