BC Women's Health Foundation

We're championing life-changing care and research in women's and newborn health. Together with BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre and the Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI), we are powerfully impacting health provincewide with greater promise ahead. Your support will help deliver world-class care to every woman and ensure every baby starts life with a bright beginning. Join us.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, BC Women's Health Foundation is proud to continue supporting the BC Women's Fellowship in Family Planning Program. This Fellowship expands access to reproductive care for women across Canada. It is the first and only Fellowship in Canada that provides comprehensive post-graduate training in complex contraception and advanced abortion clinical care. The BC Women's Fellowship in Family Planning Program aims to provide every province with an expert in complex contraception, creating a comprehensive national network of care for Canadian women. We are extremely pleased to introduce you to BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s newest fellow, Dr. Sabrina Lee! As the newest fellow to complete the Advanced Training in Family Planning, Dr. Lee will conduct her clinical training at BC Women’s Hospital’s CARE Program. During this training, she has the opportunity to continue working with the Contraception and Abortion Research Team (CART) on multiple policy-influencing family planning research projects. She is currently involved in the CART Access Project which aims to improve access to abortion care in underserved populations through the establishment of mentorship hubs across Canada. These hubs serve as resource points for providers countrywide looking for guidance in providing this essential care and will develop a national strategy on abortion care. You can make a difference for reproductive healthcare in Canada, donate now at https://lnkd.in/gatBEEg4 #reproductivehealth #contraception #abortioncare #familyplanning

These #BCWomensNICU Grateful Patients just celebrated their first birthday and are raising funds to support the NICU at BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre. Happy 1st Birthday, Phoenix + Willow, from all of us at BC Women's Health Foundation!

We're thrilled to share some exciting news! Due to overwhelming demand, we are releasing a limited number of individual tickets for our community of BC Women’s Health Foundation supporters to attend our highly anticipated BC Women’s Health Foundation Glow Gala 2024 presented by RBC! Join us for a luminous evening filled with a captivating reception, exciting auctions and a raffle, a delectable dinner, and a fun after-party—all accompanied by great music, delightful drinks, and entertainment throughout. Don't miss your chance to attend our most coveted event of the year! Tickets are selling fast! Secure your tickets today to join us for this remarkable evening at https://lnkd.in/gK4G2bNX #glowgala #glow2024 #womenshealth #nicu

We are excited to announce that Dr. Monica Li has joined our Board of Directors. Dr. Li is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist, and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology + Skin Science at the University of British Columbia. She is the founder of Vancouver Skin MD, an aesthetic medical clinic dedicated to comprehensive and customized care of the skin. She has served in leadership roles with the Canadian Dermatology Association, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology and Women's Dermatologic Society, and has been invited faculty at various national and international conferences. She is a regular voice to local and national media, having contributed to more than 100 print, radio, online and television works on topics in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is a passionate supporter of women's health, and has been part of the Foundation's annual Glow Gala committee since 2019, including as Co-Chair in 2023. "I am deeply honoured to join the BCWHF Board, to continue championing women's health, health literacy and research. Through this role, I hope to expand my commitment in supporting the Foundation to achieve sustainable and responsible long-term success, meeting evolving needs in our communities and empowering women in British Columbia and beyond through gender-specific initiatives. By lending a voice and serving in action, I believe I can pay it forward by giving back - inspiring, amplifying and driving change - just as others have who have come before me," Dr. Li shared. Learn more about our Board of Directors at https://lnkd.in/gGkCt793 #BCWHF #WomensHealth #HealthcareLeadership

The Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI) Catalyst Grants competition is now open! We're excited to announce that thanks to the generous support of our donors and Illuminations Luncheon attendees earlier this year, we will be offering NINE grants to advance women's and newborn's health research! Save the date for next year's Illuminations Luncheon, our kick-off to Women's Health Research Month, on February 28, 2025! Learn more about Catalyst Grants at: https://lnkd.in/gtTwPYr8 Pictured: Dr. Karen Tran, winner of a 2023 Catalyst Grant for her research project on blood pressure in pregnancy. #womensresearch #womenshealth #womenshealthresearch #illuminations #whrm #goodthingstocome

In BC, when a baby is born too small or too sick, they come to the only regional quaternary level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the province. The NICU at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, the largest in Canada, cares for up to 1,200 babies from across BC and the Yukon every year. Right now, the BC Women's NICU requires $1.2 million in funding to meet its most critical equipment needs. Your support will directly impact these tiny patients by funding medical equipment that prevents neurological complications, provides respiratory support, optimizes lung function, and protects against brain injuries. That's why this year's #GlowGala Fund-A-Need will support the BC Women's NICU, and empower the team with state-of-the-art technology. Learn more about the critical equipment needs and how you can support at https://lnkd.in/gHqYuCGP #nicu #bcwomensnicu #bcwomensbaby #preemiepower #newbornhealth #nicubaby #nicusupport

Summer is here and don’t it feel good! Glow Gala presented by RBC is just 2 months away and we are excited to feature the remarkable musical stylings of Dr. Strangelove at our After Party. Limited Sponsorships and Tables remain. Don’t miss your chance to join us for an impactful evening. BC Women’s Health Foundation’s Glow Gala brings together 500 community, corporate, and healthcare leaders for a fun and memorable evening dedicated to transforming women’s and newborn health in BC. This year our Glow Gala Fund-A-Need will directly benefit the BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the only quaternary care NICU in the province. The BC Women's NICU is the largest in BC, caring for up to 1200 vulnerable and critically ill newborns each year. Learn more about how you can support this incredible event at https://lnkd.in/g7g_xwuH

Congratulations Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women for raising over $3M for women's mental health programs across Canada! Thanks again to all who participated in the Vancouver Run and helping to raise a record breaking amount to support mental health initiatives at BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre!

We are thrilled to work closely with community and corporate supporters. Partners like KPMG collaborate with the Foundation to advance women’s healthcare and create meaningful, lasting impacts for our community. KPMG is dedicated to supporting the full spectrum of women’s health as a multi-year funder of women’s health research Catalyst Grants, sparking innovation and cutting-edge practices in care, and as generous sponsor if our signature events. “For the past 29 years, we have proudly partnered with BC Women’s Health Foundation, striving not only to address the health needs of women and newborns across BC but also to support BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre and Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI) as a global leader,” - Walter Pela, FCPA, FCA, KPMG Regional Managing Partner. Thank you, KPMG, for your powerful partnership and for your support of our #GlowGala as our After Party Sponsor. Your commitment truly makes a difference. Learn more about our #GlowGala and how your organization can partner to make a tangible difference for women and newborns in BC at https://lnkd.in/g7g_xwuH #womenshealth #womenandnewborns #nicu #newbornhealth #corporatepartner #community #support