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REHANA’S FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL

by BC Women's Health Foundation

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December 2, 2019

At five months pregnant, Rehana’s health felt like it was out of her control. Here’s her story of bravery....

MARGARITA’S STORY OF STRENGTH

by BC Women's Health Foundation

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November 11, 2019

When Margarita found out she was pregnant, she felt a flood of emotions. Joy… excitement… nervousness. Eve...

AN EFFECTIVE GYNECOLOGICAL OPTION FOR WOMEN

by Julia Chiu & Aimee Nygaard

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October 25, 2019

The Diamond Family provides better support for women in need of immediate attention. ...

THE SEASON OF GIVING

by Julia Chiu

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November 25, 2019

There are many ways to give back to the BC Women’s Health Foundation this holiday season. Make an impact by ...

WHY DOES GENDER EQUALITY MATTER IN HEALTHCARE?

by Julia Chiu

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September 22, 2019

This Gender Equality Week, we explore the reasons why health equity should matter to people of all genders....

DIFFICULT TO FATHOM

by Catherine Hodgson

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July 2, 2019

Canada has a unique history of colonization. Kim van der Woerd sees firsthand how segregation is still embedde...

THE STRESS GAP

by Catherine Hodgson

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June 18, 2019

The WHO recently added burnout to its handbook of diseases. Here’s what that means for women....

$10 MILLION FOR CERVICAL CANCER RESEARCH

by Catherine Hodgson

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June 4, 2019

Federal government partners with BC Women's Health Foundation to eliminate cervical cancer...

Granting Equal Access

by Carly Krug

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May 27, 2019

With support from the Women’s Health Research Institute, Dr. Laura Schummers is studying the unprecedented w...

Breaking the Silence

by Carly Krug

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May 9, 2019

Emphasizing trauma education and shifting cultural perceptions, BC Women’s and EVA BC are opening doors – ...

Women Aging Well

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Secret Garden Tea Company (Kerrisdale Village) - 2138 West 40th Ave, Vancouver, BC

In Her Words: A Conversation Series

Location TBD | Fall 2020

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