
Women's College Hospital Foundation supports @WCHospital, Canada’s leading academic, ambulatory hospital and a world leader in #womenshealth.
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WCH Foundation retweeted
This February 13 — Wear Red Day — we’re shining a light on how heart disease can look different in women.
When we say women’s heart disease is “different,” what we mean is…
Many women don’t develop heart disease from blocked arteries. Instead, the issue can be in the smaller blood vessels or in how the heart muscle works. These conditions may show up as symptoms like shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, chest discomfort, heart palpitations, dizziness, or exercise intolerance… and they don’t always appear on standard heart tests.
That’s one reason women are more likely to be misdiagnosed or told their symptoms aren’t heart-related.
Understanding these differences is key to improving diagnosis, care, and outcomes for women — and Wear Red Day is a powerful reminder of why this matters.
#WearRedDay #WHCCCanada #WomensHeartHealth #HeartDiseaseInWomen #HealthEquity #WomensHealth
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Ce 13 février — Journée en rouge — nous mettons en lumière la façon dont les maladies cardiaques peuvent se manifester différemment chez les femmes.
Lorsque nous disons que les maladies cardiaques chez les femmes sont « différentes », voici ce que cela signifie:
Chez de nombreuses femmes, la maladie cardiaque ne découle pas d’artères obstruées. Le problème peut plutôt se situer dans les petits vaisseaux sanguins ou dans le fonctionnement du muscle cardiaque. Ces conditions peuvent se manifester par des symptômes comme l’essoufflement, une fatigue inhabituelle, un inconfort thoracique, des palpitations, des étourdissements ou une intolérance à l’effort et elles n’apparaissent pas toujours aux tests cardiaques standards.
C’est l’une des raisons pour lesquelles les femmes sont plus susceptibles d’être mal diagnostiquées ou de se faire dire que leurs symptômes ne sont pas liés au cœur.
Comprendre ces différences est essentiel pour améliorer le diagnostic, les soins et les résultats en santé pour les femmes — et la Journée en rouge nous rappelle avec force pourquoi cela compte.
WCH Foundation retweeted
Thank you to all who joined us for Vital Talks: Elevating the Standard of Menopause Care!
This Wednesday, we hosted the first instalment of our new Vital Talks series — and what an inspiring start it was. Whether you joined in person or tuned in virtually from across the country, we’re so grateful you were part of the conversation.
The full session is now available to watch on our YouTube channel at the link: youtube.com/watch?v=yyDMUONS…
A heartfelt thank you to panelists Nneka Ezurike, Dr. Iliana Lega, Dr. Nese Yuksel, Dr. Rachel Ollivier, Shirley Weir, moderator Sarah Moore, our partners @ShopprsDrugMart Foundation for Women's Health, Vichy Laboratoires, @healthing_ca, @organonLLC, and @Hologic, and everyone else who made this event possible.
Stay tuned for details on our next Vital Talks event, coming soon.
#VitalTalks #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealthResearch #HealthEquity #WHCCResearch #MenopauseCare
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Merci à tous ceux et celles qui ont participé à Conversations vitales : Améliorer les soins de la ménopause !
Mercredi dernier, nous avons tenu le premier épisode de notre nouvelle série Conversations vitales – et quel début inspirant ! Que vous soyez présents en personne ou connectés virtuellement de partout au pays, nous vous sommes très reconnaissants d'avoir pris part à la discussion.
La session complète est maintenant disponible sur notre chaîne YouTube, via le lien : youtube.com/watch?v=yyDMUONS…
Un grand merci à nos panélistes : Nneka Ezurike, Dre Iliana Lega, Dre Nese Yuksel, Dre Rachel Ollivier, Shirley Weir, animatrice Sarah Moore, nos partenaires, la Fondation @PharmaprixQC pour la santé des femmes, Vichy Laboratoires, @healthing_ca, @Hologic et @organonLLC, ainsi qu'à tous ceux qui ont rendu cet événement possible.
Restez à l'affût pour plus de détails sur notre prochain événement Conversations vitales, qui aura lieu prochainement.
WCH Foundation retweeted
It’s not “just” menopause — it’s a pivotal transition that affects every woman.
This excellent new piece from @healthing_ca features two of the WHCC experts joining our Vital Talks: Menopause panel next week — Dr. @IlianaLega (@WCHospital / @wchf) and Dr. Nese Yuksel (Co-founder, Effica Health) — discussing what menopause really means for women’s health and why awareness and evidence-based care matter more than ever.
healthing.ca/menopause/its-n…
You can hear more from them on October 29 at Vital Talks — register now to join the conversation and be part of the movement for better care.
Register here: whcc.ca/vitaltalks/
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Il ne s'agit pas « seulement » de la ménopause : c'est une transition cruciale qui touche toutes les femmes.
Cet excellent article de @healthing_ca présente deux des expertes qui participeront à notre panel « Conférences vitales : Ménopause » la semaine prochaine : la Dr. @IlianaLega (@WCHospital / @wchf) et la Dre Nese Yuksel (cofondatrice, EFFICA Health). Elles discuteront de la véritable signification de la ménopause pour la santé des femmes et de l'importance plus grande que jamais de la sensibilisation et des soins fondés sur des données probantes.
Vous pourrez en apprendre davantage le 29 octobre lors de la conférence « Conférences vitales : Ménopause ».
Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour participer à la conversation et contribuer au mouvement pour une meilleure prise en charge et une meilleure compréhension.
Inscrivez-vous ici : whcc.ca/fr/conversationsvita…
healthing.ca/menopause/its-n…
WCH Foundation retweeted
Dr. Mitchell Brown answers the top 5 frequently asked questions on post-mastectomy #BreastReconstrucion! ⤵️
Join us in-person or virtually at #BRADay on Oct. 15 for an empowering evening of education and connection. 🎟️ Register now for free: womenscollegehospital.ca/bra…
WCH Foundation retweeted
We’re very proud to announce a renewed partnership with @ShopprsDrugMart Foundation for Women’s Health™, and a major $1 million investment in women’s health research and care over the next two years.
This latest investment builds on three years of successful partnership, with total investment in WHCC of over $3 million.
This funding will help close the women’s health gap, focusing on an enhanced, evidence-based standard of care for menopause in Canada.
Thank you Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health!
WHCC’s national network includes: BC Women's Health Foundation, @abwomenshealth, @wchf, @muhcfoundation, IWK Foundation.
🔗 Read more at the link: whcc.ca/general-news/womens-…
#WomensHealthResearch #MenopauseCare #HealthEquity #ClosingTheGap #BetterCareForWomen #WomensHealthMatters #ResearchForChange #CanadianHealth #ShoppersFoundation #ShoppersFoundationForWomensHealth #ShoppersDrugMart
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Nous sommes très fiers d’annoncer le renouvellement de notre partenariat avec la Fondation Pharmaprix pour la santé des femmesMD, ainsi qu’un investissement majeur d’un million de dollars dans la recherche et les soins en santé des femmes au cours des deux prochaines années.
Ce dernier investissement s’appuie sur trois années de partenariat fructueux, avec un investissement total dans l’ACESF de plus de 3 millions de dollars.
Ce financement contribuera à combler l’écart en matière de santé des femmes, en privilégiant une norme de soins améliorée et fondée sur des données probantes pour la ménopause au Canada.
Merci à la Fondation Pharmaprix pour la santé des femmes !
Le réseau national de la WHCC comprend : BC Women's Health Foundation, @abwomenshealth, @wchf, @muhcfoundation, IWK Foundation.
🔗 Pour en savoir plus, suivez le lien: whcc.ca/general-news/womens-…
WCH Foundation retweeted
Join @DrSheilaW & a panel of health experts for #BWHS2025 to unpack common #menopause myths & explore the unique health challenges facing Black patients. 💬
🗓️ October 29, 2025
⏰ 6 pm ET
📍 Toronto Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
Learn more ➡️ loom.ly/xNkdxis
WCH Foundation retweeted
It's almost time for Beyond the Headlines! 🗞️ Join us for a virtual #Pride panel exploring the health-related challenges facing #queer & #trans communities today. All are welcome!
🗓️ June 25
⏰ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
💻 Virtually on Zoom
Register ➡️ loom.ly/T3cW6Hk
WCH Foundation retweeted
#TeamWCH and @WCHF show what’s possible when innovation, compassion + philanthropy work hand-in-hand. See for yourself in the We are Women's 2025 Annual Report — out now!
Read our stories to learn how we're paving the way to a healthier future for all ➡️ loom.ly/khDTGeM
WCH Foundation retweeted
We’re proud to introduce our Black Health Plan — a bold, community-driven roadmap to improve care for Black people, families & communities. Together, we are moving the needle on health equity for a healthier and more equitable world.
Read ➡️ loom.ly/hHUKy14
WCH Foundation retweeted
Thank you to @RunForWomen for another incredible year of running and fundraising to benefit Women’s Mental Health @WCHospital @wchf
WCH Foundation retweeted
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in or contributed to the @ShopprsDrugMart @RunForWomen in Toronto on June 7. Our WHCC team was proud to join the community in supporting women's mental health programs at @WCHospital.
Congratulations to all on an outstanding turnout and for raising $500K for @wchf and women’s mental health. Together, we took steps, literally and figuratively, toward better mental health support for women!
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Un sincère merci à toutes les personnes qui ont participé à la Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women à Toronto, le 7 juin. L’équipe de l’ACESF était fière de se joindre à la communauté pour soutenir les programmes de santé mentale des femmes à Women's College Hospital.
Félicitations à toutes et à tous pour cette participation exceptionnelle et pour avoir amassé 500 000 $ en soutien à la santé mentale des femmes. Ensemble, nous avons franchi des pas — au sens propre comme au figuré — vers un meilleur soutien en santé mentale pour les femmes !
WCH Foundation retweeted
Kicking off #PrideMonth with a vibrant Pride Fair! 🌈 Complete with delicious treats, games, giveaways & helpful resources – #TeamWCH joined in celebration of connection, inclusion & the rich diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
WCH Foundation retweeted
June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the cultures & contributions of Indigenous people across Turtle Island. On June 11, join us for an Author’s Talk with author & illustrator, Dr. Lisa Boivin. #NIHM2025
🗓️ June 11, 12pm-1:30pm
✍️ loom.ly/3rfw9cI
WCH Foundation retweeted
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Dr. Lisa Boivin's Arts-Based Open House today! 🎨🖼️
Through creative expression, staff, volunteers & community members gathered to explore wellness, cultural safety, anti-Indigenous racism & intergenerational learning.
#IndigenousHealth
WCH Foundation retweeted
Experience Advisor, Vincenza, knows firsthand that when the patient voice is actively included, it leads to more personalized, compassionate care and improved health outcomes.
Learn about our Framework for Patient Engagement ➡️ loom.ly/adddrAM
WCH Foundation retweeted
Thank you to the nursing leaders and comms staff at @WCHospital - one of our #BPSOs - for organizing an inspiring and informative visit as part of @RNAO's Take Your MPP To Work. Liberal leader @BonnieCrombie and MPP and RN @tylerwatt joined our CEO @DorisGrinspun for the tour. A great start to National #NursingWeek. @LhamoDolkar2023 @ClaudetteHollow @JanetCheeRNAO
WCH Foundation retweeted
On #RedDressDay, we honour the lives of missing & murdered Indigenous women, girls & Two-Spirit people (#MMIWG2S). As we reflect today, let us recommit to listening, learning & standing in solidarity with #Indigenous communities in the ongoing pursuit of truth & reconciliation.
WCH Foundation retweeted
📣 Happy #NationalDoctorsDay! Every day, WCH doctors care for our communities with compassion and integrity. This #DoctorsDay, we asked what they love hearing most. In short: healthy patients make happy doctors!
Happy Doctors' Day to all our remarkable physicians! 👨⚕️👩⚕️
WCH Foundation retweeted
A new set of clinical practice guidelines in Canada focuses on diagnosing & treating mood, anxiety & related disorders during #pregnancy & #postpartum — a landmark step in improving care for affected individuals & families. @GovCanHealth @McMasterU
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WCH Foundation retweeted
This one's for the girls! 💪 March 8 marks International Women’s Day and this year, WCH and @wchf is recognizing how our hospital and community have and continue to #AccelerateAction through championing equitable healthcare. #IWD2025




























