Women's Health Coalition

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

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Mother’s Day can be especially heavy for those carrying the weight of loss. 🤍

The Reproductive and Perinatal Trauma Centre is offering a trauma-informed Mother’s Day support group for moms who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss—creating a compassionate space to honour their babies, process their grief, and connect with others who understand.

🗓 Sunday, May 10, 2026
⏰ 12:30 – 2:00 PM
📍 Online (Zoom)
👥 Limited to 10 moms (Alberta-based)
💲 Pay what you can

All proceeds will support the The Kayde Foundation.

📧 To register, please email: [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may benefit 🤍

04/20/2026

Join us for Women’s Health Week! An Intimate Panel Discussion on Women’s Pelvic Health.

In honour of Women’s Health Week, The Alberta Chapter of the Women’s Health Coalition is hosting an intimate fireside panel discussion in Calgary on Wednesday May 6th, from 5:00pm - 7:30pm.

Join us at Coven Health Collective as our panel of women’s health experts discuss “Wome’s Pelvic Health Unfiltered: Debunking Myths & Driving Changes.” We’re sitting down for an honest, judgment-free conversation about women’s pelvic health, debunking the myths we’ve all been handed, challenging the stigmas that have kept us quiet, and finally talking openly about the things that matter most. We’re covering your pelvic floor across every stage of life, how hormones shape everything, and why pain and pleasure in intimacy deserve to be talked about openly.

The fireside will feature the following experts:
- Kelsey Drew – Registered Physiotherapist (MScPT, BScKinHons)
- Shelby Sheppard – Nurse Practioner

One lucky attendee will win a gift package courtesy of Marlow. FREE event with light refreshments and snacks! Limited spots available. Save your spot HERE.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-pelvic-health-unfiltered-debunking-myths-and-driving-change-tickets-1986916855802?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

04/15/2026

“Finally, I had an answer...”

Thank you to our Patient Advocate for sharing their story about navigating the healthcare system. Our Patient Advocate members provide valuable insight into the barriers that many women face in the healthcare system. To share your story, visit our website thewhc.ca. or email the Patient Advisory Council at [email protected]. By sharing your experience, you not only help other women feel less alone in what they’ve gone through, but you also strengthen WHC’s advocacy efforts.

02/24/2026

The Women’s Health Coalition is proud to be a partner of the Women’s Health Framework and support the establishment of a national framework for women’s health through Bill S-243.

Women’s Health Day on the Hill (Feb. 25–26) marks an important moment for advancing national coordination and closing longstanding gaps in women’s health research, access, and innovation.

We stand alongside partners across Canada advocating for meaningful, system-level change.

02/19/2026

University of Ottawa – Youth FemTech Study 🔐

We’re sharing this research opportunity from the University of Ottawa inviting young people (ages 15–25) to participate in a study on femtech, menstrual tracking, mental health, and data privacy.

If you use (or are familiar with) health tracking apps, your perspective matters.
📝 Takes 10–15 minutes�
📅 Deadline: March 31, 2026�
📲 Scan the QR code to participate�
📍 Conducted in an academic setting

Please consider participating or sharing with someone who may be interested. 💬

02/11/2026

The Women’s Health Coalition Ontario was delighted to welcome dedicated healthcare professionals, advocates, and community partners to an important roundtable discussion on advancing equitable access to cervical cancer screening in Ontario on January 27.

Together, we explored innovative solutions, shared expertise, and strengthened the collaborative spirit needed to improve care, reach underserved populations, and ultimately save lives.

Gathering during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month was also a powerful reminder of the importance of screening, prevention, and education, and of what we can achieve when we work collectively toward health equity.

We extend our sincere thanks to our speakers, Ontario Chair Alita Fabiano and Dr. Matejka Rebolj, and to our event partner, Hologic, Inc., for making this event possible. Thank you as well to everyone who joined us and helped build such a meaningful conversation. Stay tuned for our official report outlining the key findings from this discussion!

02/11/2026

The Women’s Health Coalition Ontario was delighted to welcome dedicated healthcare professionals, advocates, and community partners to an important roundtable discussion on advancing equitable access to cervical cancer screening in Ontario on January 27.

Together, we explored innovative solutions, shared expertise, and strengthened the collaborative spirit needed to improve care, reach underserved populations, and ultimately save lives.

Gathering during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month was also a powerful reminder of the importance of screening, prevention, and education, and of what we can achieve when we work collectively toward health equity.

We extend our sincere thanks to our speakers, Ontario Chair Alita Fabiano and Dr. Matejka Rebolj, and to our event partner, Hologic, Inc., for making this event possible. Thank you as well to everyone who joined us and helped build such a meaningful conversation. Stay tuned for our official report outlining the key findings from this discussion!