By Dr. Colleen Norris Dr. Norris is the Cavarzan Chair in Mature Women's Health Research. She is an AWHF-funded women’s heart health researcher, the associate dean of research of the University of Alberta’s faculty of nursing, and the scientific…
The Alberta Women's Health Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Colleen Norris as the Cavarzan Chair in Mature Women’s Health Research, for a five-year term effective Aug. 1, 2022. The AWHF is proud to be a long-term partner in…
There are many subjects in women’s health that are considered taboo that shouldn’t be—like pelvic floor issues, menopause, and painful periods. In a new effort from the AWHF, we are asking everyone in our community—people of all ages and stages…
Dr. Denise Spitzer, a Public health professor and Alberta Women's Health Foundation-funded researcher at the University of Alberta, is currently leading an international research collaboration with survivors of forced sterilization and coerced contraception…
Marjorie Nahirniak, a mother of three (and proud grandmother!) from the County of Camrose, Alberta, realizes that gender inequality exists in our world—some sadly deliberate, and much due to simple ignorance and insensitivity. She recently donated…
In Canada, June is Pride Month. During this month-long celebration, people all over the world celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of the queer community, while also reflecting on the decades-long fight for equality, and the ongoing…
From May 5th-11th, 2022 Save-On-Foods pledged that 100% of proceeds from purchasing their flowers would be donated to support women’s health programs across Western Canada. We are pleased to share that the “Bunches of Love” campaign was extremely…
In Canada, June is Indigenous Heritage Month. It is a time for all Canadians to reflect on the unique histories, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of our First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples - past and present. For the Alberta Women's…
After two years of virtual events, the 2022 Run For Women from Shoppers LOVE YOU returned in person, taking place on May 28th, 2022 in Edmonton’s gorgeous Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park. With 2,144 registrants, the event succeeded in raising over $240,000—far…
In Canada, May is Asian Heritage Month. Representing over 4.8 billion people and a mosaic of cultures, Asian Heritage Month provides an opportunity for us to learn more about the history of Canadians of Asian heritage, and to celebrate their contributions…
Every year, the Edmonton Elks host a very special women’s dinner. This dinner is held in honour and memory of one of their own, longtime staffer Pam Monastyrskyj, after Pam lost a lengthy and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Funds from the dinner…
May 5th is Canada's National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S). Also known as Red Dress Day, it is meant to educate and bring awareness to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous…
Today, March 31st, is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV), an annual day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the resilience and accomplishments of transgender communities around the world. In honour of this day, we would like to highlight…
Today is International Women's Day. A day where we come together to forge the path to women's equality and #BreakTheBias. In the spirit of this day—and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Alberta Women's Health Foundation (AWHF) launching,…
The Alberta Women’s Health Foundation (AWHF) officially launched last year on International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2021. Nearly a year ago to the day. As a fundraising and women’s health research advocacy brand, the AWHF has been fortunate to…
Will you help #BreakTheBias? On Tuesday of next week, we will be celebrating International Women's Day, with our collective goal to #BreakTheBias and create a more gender-equal world. Ahead of this momentous day, we are encouraging our community to…
This year, one of the international themes for Black History Month is “Black Health and Wellness” with a focus on celebrating the contributions and breakthroughs of Black professionals in the field of healthcare. It is important to us at the Alberta…
This morning, Organon Canada and the AWHF issued a joint press release, outlining Organon Canada's decision to give employees paid time off in honour of International Women's Day happening this March 8th. Organon Canada was motivated to take action to…
On Jan. 25th, 2022, Vice President of the AWHF Teagan Gahler appeared on Ryan Jespersen's Real Talk to discuss the AWHF's Finding the Fractures report, the negative impact the pandemic has had on women, and the gaps in women's healthcare that desperately…
Dear friends, On behalf of the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation, please allow me to extend our well wishes for the holiday season, as well as our deepest gratitude for what you’ve helped us achieve. Launched by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation…
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