British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (BCCEWH)

Briefly examines the health risks and consequences associated with long-term use of benzodiazepines and tranquilizers. Includes references.

Examines First Nation women's encounters with health services providers.

Examines how homophobia, heterosexism and invisibility can inhibit research on lesbian and bisexual women's health issues.

Provides a listing of health complications associated with breast implants, including surgical, loca, systematic, and psychological complications.

Briefly reviews the evidence with respect to sex and gender differences in mental health as they pertain to women. Provides recommendations for a national women's mental health strategy.

Argues that midwives are ideally positioned to meet demands for maternity care. Provides policy recommendations to improve midwifery's contribution.

Describes current knowledge about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and prevention strategies. Outlines an alternative approach to FAS prevention that would be more effective for both mothers and babies.

Outlines the pharmacology of benzodiazepines, prescribing rates and practices in Canada. Examines the over-prescription of these medications to women, as well as the effects of withdrawal and recovery from addiction.

Summarizes a study that found that the impact of violence against women with serious mental illness has been routinely overlooked in policy development, mental health planning, in clinical practice and educational manuals.

Presents policy recommendations to ensure consistent, high-quality palliative care across all sites and caregivers.