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Sun, 2013-06-16 21:59
The Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society has launched a new book called Ending Silence: Child Sexual Abuse in Plain Sight.
With this book they hope to educate society on the prevalence of child sexual abuse as well as to help women who have...
Sat, 2013-06-08 17:14
DCIS is a controversial diagnosis: is it cancer or not? Should it be treated or not?
As mammography technology becomes increasingly more sensitive, the number of ‘abnormalities’ detected in the breast also increases; however, not all breast...
Sat, 2013-06-08 17:10
The deadline for applications is June 28th 2013.
The Canadian Federation for Sexual Health offers annual scholarships of $3000 each to both a graduate and undergraduate student who intend to use their studies to further their capacity to...
Wed, 2013-05-29 20:29
Anne Rochon Ford, CWHN’s Executive Director, spoke in May before the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, presenting our views on Bill C-314 (The Breast Density Awareness Act).
Read the full text of her presentation here.
Wed, 2013-05-29 19:45
Dr. Henry Morgentaler, who worked with women in Canada for the past half century to win and protect our right to have an abortion, has died.
He was 90 years old.
Read some of the stories and tributes to him here.
Farewell to a brave, inspiring fighter:...
Sat, 2013-05-25 10:12
Sexual violence is a lot more than rape. Everything from sexist jokes to stalking, harassment and assault contributes to a culture that condones and supports sexual violence.
Sexual violence is present in every city and community and impacts the lives of...
Sat, 2013-05-25 10:10
The Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) Canadian Best Practices Portal (the Portal) increases access to information to support planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs. A key feature of the Portal is the Best Practices section.
A...
Fri, 2013-05-17 11:00
Here is the latest notice from Health Canada on Diane-35:
Health Canada’s review of the safety of the anti-acne medication Diane-35 has found that the drug’s benefits continue to outweigh the risks, when used as authorized. In Canada, Diane-35 is...
Wed, 2013-05-15 19:45
From Breast Cancer Action comes a moving tribute to Barbara Brenner, BCA’s Executive Director for 15 years.
Brenner died May 10 of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease).
“Social justice activist. Corporate ass-...
Mon, 2013-05-13 14:28
The public declaration by celebrity Angelina Jolie that she has had a prophylactic (preventative) double mastectomy has sparked lots of discussion. Did Angelina do the right thing? Her mother died of breast cancer and Angelina knew she had the...
Mon, 2013-05-13 14:23
The Department of Psychology at Queen’s University is looking for female volunteers over 18 years of age, fluent in English, who experience vulvar/genital pain to complete a secure online survey.
Participation entails completing an...
Thu, 2013-05-09 15:40
A free webinar hosted by Breast Cancer Action
Do headlines like these ever stop you in your tracks?
“Cancer Breakthrough!” “New treatment Discovered!” “New Breast Cancer discovery!” “Cure!”
As media consumers, how can we separate the media hype from the...
Thu, 2013-05-09 15:37
The CIHR Institute of Gender and Health is interested in training and sustaining a strong and diverse foundation of health researchers who integrate sex and gender considerations in their work.
The purpose of IGH’s Institute Community Support (ICS)...
Sat, 2013-05-04 12:18
Toronto, Ontario
Register NOW!
Full 2 day conference rate: $325
Student and one-day rates available on the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) conference website.
Keynote speakers:
Dr Susie Orbach - Navigating our Culture...
Sat, 2013-05-04 12:14
Leaders are our neighbours, colleagues, friends and family.
Many leaders go unrecognized but their efforts are felt deep in the heart of our communities. These leaders understand that health starts where we live, learn, work and play.
Healthy...
Sat, 2013-05-04 12:12
Author Miram Zoll tells her own story of infertility and IVF treatments, and shares what she learned along the way about assisted reproductive technologies.
Read more about it on Our Bodies, Our Blog.
Find out more on the author’s website.
Join an...
Wed, 2013-05-01 10:54
In the latest Positive Living BC newsletter is a story about how women with HIV are finding “the lack of woman-centred, holistic and culturally-competent treatment is a "national disgrace.""
Read HIV positive women call for gender-focused care to curb...
Wed, 2013-05-01 10:52
What effect does it have when we say to someone, “You look so good—it looks like you’ve lost weight!”?
Can it actually contribute to body dissatisfaction and possibly eating disorders?
The latest blog from the National Eating Disorders Information Centre...
Fri, 2013-04-26 11:21
The Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR) is calling for participants for their study on treating perimenopausal hot flushes.
This Canadian government-funded, Canada-wide, 4-month study is led by Dr. Jerilynn Prior, UBC...
Fri, 2013-04-26 11:18
Researchers at the BC Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (BCCEWH) in collaboration with the Girls Action Foundation have launched a new series of information sheets to support the work of facilitators of girls' empowerment groups.
These resources...
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