More on Women’s Health
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Women’s health crisis: Ob-gyn shortage in Lethbridge cause for concernLong wait times, rescheduled or cancelled appointments and lots of unanswered questions is what expectant parents are facing right now at Chinook Regional Hospital.HealthAug 4
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Students work to improve access to sexual health care for Indigenous womenTwo Indigenous students are working to provide low-barrier, culturally inclusive access to sexual health care for Indigenous women.HealthJul 31
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Manitoba expert pushes for better IUD insertions to improve pain management, patient careThe insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) is an unpleasant experience for many women and according to one medical expert in the province, it shouldn't have to be.HealthJul 25
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B.C. breast milk bank makes urgent appeal for donors as supplies dwindleB.C.'s only breast milk bank helping newborns in hospital hopes to double its list of registered donors. It says it only has enough supply left to carry it through a few weeks.HealthJun 23
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Period inflation? Why more workplaces are being urged to offer free pads, tamponsA majority of Canadians who menstruate say period products are over-priced in the country with 23 per cent saying they’re 'very expensive,' a recent survey shows.HealthJun 13
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Recovering from stroke harder for women, report shows. Why?Outcomes for women who survive a stroke are worse, including the toll on their mental health, the Heart and Stroke Foundation said in its report.HealthJun 1
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Conservative bill reignites abortion debate as Liberals announce fundingConservative MP Cathay Wagantall's bill would encourage judges to consider physical or emotional harm to a pregnant victim as an aggravating factor during sentencing.CanadaMay 9
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Manitoba welcomes North Dakotans seeking medical services in wake of abortion banThe province says anyone can access abortion services, in light of the law that bans nearly all abortions in North Dakota.HealthApr 25
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Free prescribed contraception begins in B.C. on April 1. Is your method covered?Non-prescribed methods of birth control are not covered by the new program, including cervical caps, diaphragms, sponges, patches, rings and condoms.HealthMar 31
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Women’s mobile primary care program launched in Vancouver’s Downtown EastsideThe women’s mobile primary care program launched in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Wednesday. The van will begin operating three days a week and will be parked at various locations.HealthMar 29
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