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The IWK Foundation is working to shift the conversation around women+ health and drive lasting change. IWK Health is dedicated to caring for women through every stage of life, from pediatrics to menopause, right here in the Maritimes and giving women the equality and care they deserve. 

While the Foundation is best known for championing children’s health, their mandate has always included women, and they believe it’s time to bring women’s health to the forefront.  Despite progress in many areas, women’s health remains under-researched, underfunded, and under-prioritized.  The IWK Foundation is stepping up to lead a first-of-its-kind research initiative that puts women’s experiences, voices, and health outcomes at the centre of future planning.  

The IWK Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to support IWK Health, and a fun fact is that IWK Health is also one of only two health centres in Canada that cares for both women and children.

The funds raised through the generosity of our donor community help fund the IWK’s areas of greatest need, including purchasing new and advanced medical equipment, funding leading-edge research, and upgrading care spaces and technology.  

We can, and we will, make a difference in women+ health.

https://iwkfoundation.org/current-funding-priorities/womens-health-researchrg/money

Dr. Vivien Brown is an influential family physician and Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.

She is renowned for her expertise in women’s health, brain health, immunization, health promotion and healthy aging. 

Besides her clinical practice, she’s a sought-after speaker and advisor in the healthcare community. Her involvement in health policies and boards such as Immunize Canada and the Women’s Brain Health Initiative underscores her broad influence in the medical field

Her acclaimed book “The New Woman’s Guide to Healthy Aging” reflects her dedication to empower women on crucial health topics

From leading initiatives like HPV Prevention Week in Canada to advising on menopause education, Dr. Brown’s expertise covers a vast range of topics in women’s health and healthy aging. 

Amanda Thebe is a Fitness and Women’s Health Coach with close to 30 years in the fitness industry.  She is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!

As Canada’s first menopause workplace educator, Amanda provides on-site or virtual educational presentations in the workplace to improve productivity, retention and attendance for female employees through menopause.

Amanda is a popular guest on podcasts, radio, TV and online summits. Her health and fitness tips have been featured on programs such as Oprah and in magazines such as Shape and Prevention. She recently spoke at TEDx with a humorous, informative and deeply personal talk entitled, Should Men Talk About Menopause?

Amanda will bring her passion and humour to the Atlantic Menopause Show in November - teaching participants how to be empowered in midlife and menopause. She will outline achievable strategies to help women manage menopause symptoms and improve their overall health now and into the future.

https://amandathebe.com/