Alberta Women's Health Foundation

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

October is Menopause Awareness Month! 💭

1 in 4 women experience severe physical and mental health symptoms during menopause that can affect their well-being and quality of life? This month, we’re highlighting why investing in women’s health means investing in Alberta’s families, workplaces and economy.

🔗 Learn more about the opportunity to close the gaps in women’s health: https://www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/public/download/files/359193

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10/07/2026

One disease. 3,272 Albertans diagnosed each year. 4,263 breast-related surgeries. 🔍

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the research changing what’s possible for women facing breast cancer.

From earlier detection to better treatments and prevention, research is helping create a healthier future for women. The need is clear. The opportunity is even greater.

📖 Explore our publication to learn more about the research shaping the future of women’s health: https://www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/our-impact/ab-womens-health-opportunity

10/04/2026

09/30/2026

Today is

We honour residential school survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the families and communities who continue to live with the impacts of this history.

At our Foundation, we are committed to listening, learning, and supporting more equitable, culturally informed women’s health care with Indigenous communities. 🧡

09/25/2026

How did women decide on contraception, and what shaped those choices? 💭

On World Contraception Day, we highlighted Emma Bedard’s research on how women choose contraception, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), the most effective form of reversible contraception yet used by only about 5% of sexually active women who do not want a pregnancy.

This research was proudly funded by our Foundation in partnership with Women and Children's Health Research Institute. 🤍

🔗 Learn more here: https://www.wchri.org/our-impact/stories/its-a-plan-how-do-women-make-decisions-about-contraception/

09/22/2026

Today is ! 🤍

Perimenopause is a major transition in women’s health, yet many women still face questions about what’s happening to their bodies, where to turn for support and how to access the care they need. That’s why programs like Cycles to Cessation matter.

Led by nurse practitioners and researchers at the University of Alberta and supported by the Cavarzan Chair in Women’s Health Research, Cycles to Cessation provides virtual care and support for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. The clinic also creates opportunities for women to participate in research, helping build a better understanding of midlife health and improve care for the women who come next.

🔗 Click here to learn more about Cycles to Cessation: https://www.cyclestocessation.ca/

09/16/2026

190. That’s how many Albertans are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year. 💭

Behind every number is a woman, her family and her future.

This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the gaps in women’s health research and the need to invest in diseases like ovarian cancer. Research can help improve prevention, detection and treatment, leading to better health outcomes for women. 🔬

🔗 The numbers tell us we need to act. Explore the publication: https://www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/our-impact/ab-womens-health-opportunity

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09/14/2026

Scotiabank supports women’s health on the course ⛳

On August 26, 2026, the 27th annual Scotiabank Charity Golf Classic brought together supporters, philanthropists and passionate advocates, all united by a shared commitment to advancing women’s health.

We’re so grateful to Scotiabank for selecting our Foundation as this year’s charitable beneficiary and helping raise more than $125,000 for women’s health research.

🔗 Discover the impact of this year’s event in our latest blog post: https://www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/research/post/more-than-125-000-raised-for-women-s-health-through-scotiabank-charity-golf-classic

09/03/2026

This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on the researchers working to advance ovarian cancer care. 🤍

Meet Annie Tong, a 2026 Women and Children's Health Research Institute summer student. Her research explores how ovarian cancer tumors evade the immune system, with the goal of unlocking new approaches to treatment. 🔬

Beyond the lab, Annie volunteers with our Foundation, connecting with donors and community members and seeing firsthand the people behind the research. ✨

🔗 Learn more about Annie’s research and what inspires her work: https://www.wchri.org/our-impact/stories/laboratory-medicine-graduate-student-strips-away-invisibility-cloak-of-aggressive-gynecological-cancers/