CLOSING GAPS IN WOMEN’S + NEWBORN HEALTHCARE
We ensure women and newborns in BC have access to world-class healthcare at all life stages.
Your generous donations provide life-saving and life-changing advancements, empowering women and families from across the province to receive the best possible care.
WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH THAT DRIVES CHANGE
The Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI) is leading the way with innovative women's and newborn health research.
FUNDING ESSENTIAL
EQUIPMENT
Your one time or monthly donation will fund crucial state-of-the-art equipment like a NICU MRI.
Laura, Grateful Patient, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Ava, Grateful Patient, Reproductive Mental Health Program
Your support will champion life-changing care for women and newborns in BC. Receive updates and stories of impact, research breakthroughs, and upcoming events and campaigns that support women’s and newborn health. Join us now!
Every dollar funds life-saving equipment, advances medical breakthroughs, and improves care for women at every stage of life.
You are helping build a future where every woman gets the care she deserves.
Your donation drives evidence-based research, innovative programs, and better health outcomes for women across BC.
Closing Gaps in Women’s + Newborn Health Care
Supporting Research That Drives Real Change
Our mission is to make sure women and newborns in BC have access to world-class healthcare at all life stages. Your donations support urgent priorities such as better neonatal care and maternal mental health.
Create Long-Term Benefits With Essential Equipment
We fund research through our Women’s Health Research Institute. Research helps to address conditions specific to women, such as endometriosis, midlife women's health, and menopause.
Your one time or monthly donation will fund crucial state-of-the-art NICU equipment like ultrasound machines and Advanced Monitoring Stations.
CURRENT FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES
We proudly support BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre and Women’s Health Research Institute. Together we are committed to delivering innovative, world-class care to every woman and ensuring every newborn starts life with a bright beginning.
BC WOMEN’S
NICU CARE + MRI
For the most critically ill and premature babies, a dedicated NICU MRI at BC Women’s Hospital will enable immediate imaging—no transport, no anesthesia. This breakthrough technology means faster diagnosis, safer care, and better outcomes. It will also power research to transform the future of neonatal brain health.
MENOPAUSE + MIDLIFE WOMEN’S HEALTH
Women in midlife face daunting new health challenges. To help them navigate these challenges, this program will combine holistic research with real-time clinical care and will feature a referral clinic. This will lead to improved treatment options and better healthcare experiences.
PERINATAL
MENTAL HEALTH UNIT
For high-risk new moms struggling with mental health challenges, North America’s first Perinatal Mental Health Unit will deliver an innovative and integrated model of care that seeks to minimize mother-baby separation – reshaping the future of care for patients, babies and families.
WOMEN’S RESEARCH + INNOVATION
Research is critical to a future with groundbreaking treatments and innovative healthcare. With funding from BC Women’s Health Foundation, the Women’s Health Research Institute is igniting health research for women and newborns, making way for Good Things To Come.
CURRENT FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES