Women's College Hospital

Are you a researcher, policymaker, practitioner, or educator interested in primary care or developing #HealthSystemSolutions? Join "Keeping Primary Care Running: Conversations with MOAs"—a virtual discussion panel on the essential role of #MedicalOfficeAssistants (MOAs). During this panel MOAs will share: - What their work looks like day-to-day - How they support #PatientCare and team success - How they manage in a strained #HealthSystem. The panel will also give participants the opportunity to ask questions of MOAs and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they face. Register here➡️ https://lnkd.in/gcy_R6tv

Congratulations to Dr. Ambreen Sayani, scientist at Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, on being awarded the 2024 Inclusive Excellence Prize by the Canadian Cancer Society! This national recognition highlights Dr. Sayani's leadership in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in Canada's #CancerResearch ecosystem. She initiated the Improving Cancer Care Equity (ICCE) Lab as a space for new forms of leadership and governance to emerge – one where patients, providers and community advocates work as co-creators of knowledge. #WCHResearch #HealthEquity

Cancer treatments can have potential negative effects on the heart. These complications may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart failure, or other cardiac conditions, making it critical to integrate #HeartHealth into #CancerCare. On September 17, Dr. Husam Abdel-Qadir, scientist & cardiologist at WCH will explore the relationship between #BreastCancer treatments and heart health and highlight approaches to ensure patients receive effective cancer treatment while minimizing harm to the heart. The Bridging Minds: Health & Science Conversations #webinar series is presented in collaboration with the Toronto Public Library. Register for free ➡️ https://loom.ly/DVniC_U

“Everyone benefits when we design for excellence in health that begins with empathy and culminates in equity. I want people to walk away transformed with shared purpose, deeper understanding and actionable tools for a healthier future.” Join Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey – a preventive medicine physician committed to improving population health – for an impactful panel on Black women’s health advocacy, access and action and learn why prevention really is power. 💪🏽 🗓️ October 29, 2025 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET 📍 Toronto Reference Library, Bram and Bluma Appel Salon Get your tickets and learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/xNkdxis #BWHS2025 #HealthEquity #BlackWomensHealth

Black women in Canada experience significantly higher rates of #diabetes and high blood pressure compared to their white counterparts, placing them at an elevated risk for #HeartDisease – one of the leading causes of death for Black women. At WCH, Dr. Tosin Osuntokun and her colleagues are actively addressing these alarming disparities through #education, early intervention and culturally competent care that prioritizes the specific needs of Black women. Learn how #TeamWCH is tackling health disparities for Black women and communities in this year’s annual report ➡️ https://loom.ly/3DblIZU

#PrimaryCare physicians are facing elevated levels of #burnout and often struggle to find joy in their work. #PeerCoaching offers a way to enhance professional fulfillment and job satisfaction by fostering connection and support among physicians. Jennifer Shuldiner and Dr. Noah Ivers released a report today on how they evaluated a pilot coaching-informed peer support program for family physicians in Ontario to combat this issue. Read about their work➡️ https://loom.ly/9XlSGa0 #MentalHealthSupport #PrimaryCarePhysicians

#WCHCareers: We're #hiring! Join WCH as an Occupational Health Practitioner in our Occupational, Health, Safety & Wellness Department. Ready to take the next steps in your career and make a meaningful impact? Apply today ➡️ https://loom.ly/h4k3-CY #JoinOurTeam #Careers #HealthcareCareers

She doesn’t know it yet but she’s part of the next generation working to build a more equitable health system. 🔬📚 Meet some of the inspiring high school and post-secondary students in this year's Emily Stowe Scholars Program (ESSP). Through initiatives like the ESSP, we're supporting a new generation of future #healthcare leaders. Learn more about the program ➡️ https://loom.ly/DIrkNkY #NextGen #SummerStudents #WeAreWomens

Get your early bird tickets before September 1! Join WCH and Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto on Sept. 26 for insights from an international team of experts discussing the latest evidence on the management of #rheumatic patients at higher risk of #CardiovascularDisease. This symposium will focus on three core themes: #menopause, imaging of the heart, and #WeightLoss strategies. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gxsNifAs

Congratulations to WCH scientists Dr. Rulan Parekh and Dr. John Semple for being elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences as 2025 New Fellows! 🎉 Election to Fellowship in the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian #HealthSciences community. It entails a commitment to serve the Academy and advance the health sciences across all of the Fellow’s disciplines. Learn more: https://loom.ly/rRP8UO0