Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN)

Discusses the implications of Bill C-47, a new legislation on new reproductive and genetic technologies.

Reports on the Wisdom of Native Women Wellness Conference, a gathering of multiple nations of Aboriginal women to address their health and wellness concerns put on by the Aboriginal Women of Montreal.

Examines research that suggests endometriosis may be caused by toxins in our environment.

Discusses the concerns surrounding the injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera and its impact on women's health and autonomy in Canada and in the Third World.

Speaks to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and the often-conflicting options involved. Argues for supportive and well-coordinated diagnostic and treatment services to give women some control in a difficult situation.

Discusses the debate surrounding chemoprevention - are women true participants in breast cancer prevention research or are they simply targets for drug company hype?

Describes the life of a woman who is responsible for all caregiving for her ailing husband.

Examines the issue of caregiving as women's work.

Reports on the roundtable discussions held in April and May 1998 around the national strategy to guide biotechnology developments in Canada.