We are thrilled to share some remarkable news from our community: Dr. Colleen Norris, the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation’s Cavarzan Chair in Women’s Health Research, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal by the Heart & Stroke…
The Alberta Women’s Health Foundation is proud to be a founding member of Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC)—a national alliance of leading women’s health and hospital foundations—and is thrilled to welcome the addition of the McGill University…
On March 7th, 2025, almost 400 guests gathered at the JW Marriott in Edmonton’s downtown to attend the inaugural Luminaries Luncheon, a new fundraising and education event from the AWHF, proudly presented this year by The Scotiabank Women Initiative.…
MEDIA RELEASEMarch 8, 2025 Click here for PDF version of media release Edmonton, AB – On International Women’s Day and to mark its fourth anniversary, the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation (AWHF) is proud to release its latest report, "Shining…
Get ready for Gala-entine's Day, back for its second year and better than ever! On February 13th, 2025, join us at the Royal Glenora Club for an unforgettable evening dedicated to women's heart health. Hosted by the University of Alberta Faculty…
The Alberta Women’s Health Foundation (AWHF) is proud to celebrate its longstanding partnership with the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI), a collaboration that continues to transform the landscape of women’s and children’s…
Canada has launched the Healthy Pregnancy Hub, a new bilingual online resource offering evidence-based information about the safety of prescription medications during pregnancy. The hub provides a variety of resources, including infographics, podcasts,…
A recent Toronto Star article by Christina Frangou sheds light on menopause as a health care crisis facing Canadian women, a condition that every woman will experience yet is shrouded by many unjust factors. The article discusses the broader systemic…
RELEASE: Women's Health Collective Canada welcomes the IWK Foundation as its newest member, expanding national alliance for the advancement of women's health research Toronto, ON – October 23, 2024 – Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC), a…
A University of Alberta research team has identified the gene ZIC2 as a potential target for ovarian cancer treatment, showing that inactivating the gene can slow tumor growth, offering hope for new therapies in a cancer with limited treatment options.…
There are many medical conditions that hold a social stigma which prevent them from being openly discussed and understood. One such condition affects millions of women worldwide, yet despite the startling numbers, awareness and understanding of it is…
JOINT RELEASE: Organon Canada and the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation unite to raise awareness and advocate for universal access to contraception in Canada This World Contraception Day, organizations partner to raise awareness of the need to reduce…
The Alberta Women’s Health Foundation (AWHF) was honoured to have participated in the 80th anniversary conference of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Canada (SOGC). Health experts from across the globe came together to give inspiring…
Inspire Inclusion was this year’s International Women’s Day theme for the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation (AWHF) which included an exciting event held on March 8th to advocate for women’s health. Leading up to this event, captivating AWHF videos…
As partners of WCHRI, we are proud to share that a WCHRI researcher has won a prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship to carry out their research, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Amanda de Oliveira, a researcher in the University…
On April 30th and May 1st, researchers, companies, students, and players in the life sciences sector gathered in Montreal for the fifth edition of the Effervescence Conference. Together, they had the opportunity to showcase knowledge, meet new people,…
Today marks a historic day in the name of women’s health in Canada. In a press conference hosted by the Government of Alberta regarding Budget 2024, Premier Danielle Smith, alongside Minister of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women Tanya Fir, and Minister…
Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, a developmental pediatrician at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital where he directs the Autism Research Centre, has stepped into a new role as Associate Director at the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI).…
Join us in celebrating and welcoming Dr. Sofia Ahmed as the newly appointed Academic Lead of Women's Health Research for the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI), a role she began earlier this spring. Dr. Ahmed leads impressive research…
The Alberta Women’s Health Foundation’s continued support for women’s health research projects that place a targeted focus on improving healthcare for all women across Alberta and beyond is being reflected in the efforts and achievements of the…
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