Women's Health Coalition

06/04/2026

This past weekend, our Ontario Chapter was proud to join Humber River Health in welcoming women from across our community for “Healthy Women, Stronger Communities: A Day Focused on Women’s Health and Wellness.”

The event brought together meaningful conversations, expert‑led panels, on‑site health screenings, thoughtful talks, such as from Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and MP for Don Valley North, and inspiring keynote messages from Georgia Ellenwood, Olympian and Canadian Heptathlete, and Kate McKenna, Host of NSL on TSN and Producer/On‑Air Contributor for The Social on CTV.

Together, we are building momentum, in both our communities and government, for a healthier future for women across Ontario.

06/03/2026

Supporting your athletes goes beyond training plans.

Menstrual health is athlete health. Creating an environment where athletes feel supported, understood, and comfortable can directly impact their well-being and performance.

As a coach, you can:
✔ Be flexible and understanding
✔ Normalize conversations around periods
✔ Ensure access to menstrual products
✔ Recognize signs of RED-S and prioritize athlete health

When athletes feel supported, they perform better—and stay in sport longer.

Let’s build a stronger, more informed sporting community together 🤝

06/03/2026

Your period doesn’t have to hold you back 💪

Understanding your menstrual cycle = better performance, better self-awareness, and better care for your body. From tracking your cycle to choosing the right products and managing symptoms, small steps can make a big difference.

Remember:
✨ It’s normal for cycles to vary
✨ Movement can actually help with symptoms
✨ Your body is NOT working against you—it’s working with you

If something feels off (like missing periods), don’t ignore it—your health comes first.

Let’s normalize conversations around menstruation in sport 💬

05/22/2026

Free Webinar: Not Just Cysts — Meet PMOS 🌸

PCOS has been renamed—and it matters.

Introducing PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), a term that better reflects the full-body impact of this condition beyond just cysts.

Join Dr. Karen van Wyk and Registered Dietitian Stephanie Dang to learn how PMOS affects the body and how to approach it as a whole-body metabolic condition.

🗓 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 7–8 PM PST
💻 Virtual
💲 Free / MSP Covered

👥 Open to anyone interested in learning more about PMOS (formerly PCOS)

✨ Build knowledge, feel empowered, and take charge of your health.

🔗 Register here: https://cayahealthcentre.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/41/treatment/266

05/22/2026

Participate in a McGill University Health Centre Research Study 🤰

Are you currently pregnant or breastfeeding—or have you been in the past? You may be eligible to take part in a research study exploring how to improve the safe and ethical inclusion of pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in clinical research.

🔍 What’s involved?
• Join a focus group to share your perspectives
• Help improve informed consent practices in research
• Compensation provided for your time

✅ Eligibility:
• Ages 18–55
• Currently pregnant or breastfeeding and have participated in, considered, or wanted to participate in a clinical trial
• Able to participate in English or French

💡 Your input can help make research more inclusive and participant-centred. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

📩 Interested?
Email: [email protected]
🌐 www.pregtrial.ca

05/22/2026

The Women’s Health Coalition of Ontario welcomes an announcement from the Ontario government to expand access to publicly funded fertility services. As advocated in our 2026 pre-budget submission, we have called for expanded and more equitable access to comprehensive IVF supports, including addressing out-of-pocket costs for essential components of care such as fertility medications, genetic testing, and embryo storage, as well as the broader barriers that limit access for many Ontarians.

“Today’s investment is a positive and important step forward in strengthening access to fertility care across Ontario. We are encouraged to see progress on expanding publicly funded services; however, continued attention to affordability and equity will be essential to ensure all individuals and families can access the care they need, when and where they need it.”
— Alita Fabiano, Chair, Women’s Health Coalition of Ontario

Read the Government of Ontario's full announcement here:
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007375/ontario-connecting-more-families-to-fertility-supports

05/11/2026

Women’s Health Week was an opportunity to recognize these realities and the importance of building a future in which women’s health is better understood, better researched, and better supported at every stage of life.

This is why conversations around Bill S-243 and a coordinated framework for women’s health matter.

Add your voice:
👉Have bold conversations
👉Advocate for yourself
👉Write a letter to your senator
👉Support Bill S-243

04/29/2026

Heart disease, menopause, endometriosis, migraine, maternal health, and autoimmune conditions — women’s health spans every life stage, yet too many gaps remain.

Join us to learn how Bill S-243 could help create a more coordinated national approach to women’s health in Canada.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bill-s243-womens-health-framework-for-canada-information-session-tickets-1986774550162



Maladies cardiaques, ménopause, endométriose, migraine, santé maternelle et maladies auto-immunes : la santé des femmes couvre toutes les étapes de la vie, mais trop de lacunes subsistent.

Rejoignez-nous pour découvrir comment le projet de loi S-243 pourrait contribuer à la mise en place d’une approche nationale plus coordonnée en matière de santé des femmes au Canada.

Inscrivez-vous ici : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bill-s243-womens-health-framework-for-canada-information-session-tickets-1986774550162

Learn more about Bill S243: A Women's Health Framework for Canada (Information Sessions: French 12:00pm ET. English - 1:30pm ET)

04/29/2026

This confidential research study explores an important and often overlooked part of healing after unwanted sexual experiences—what communication or contact may happen afterward.

Led by a Ph.D. student at the University of Windsor, this study aims to better understand lived experiences to support future research and care 🤍

If you are a woman or gender-diverse individual (16+), living in Canada, and have had this type of experience, you may be eligible to participate in a short online survey 📝

You may also be invited to a confidential follow-up interview.

Participants will be entered into a draw to win one of ten $25 gift cards 🎁

🔗 Link to participate: https://uwindsor.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8CgFYrJXabAmxMO?Q_CHL=qr

📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

04/29/2026

Meet Shelby Sheppard, a Nurse Practitioner and owner of Pause Health ✨

Shelby is passionate about hormone and sexual health, and is dedicated to helping patients feel and function at their best. Here’s a little teaser of what she’ll be sharing at our upcoming event 👀

Join us on May 6 for Women’s Pelvic Health Unfiltered: Debunking Myths & Driving Change

🎟️ This event is FREE, but spots are extremely limited!
�🔗 Link in our Linktree to register