Women's College Hospital

04/15/2026

Let’s talk menopause!

Welcome to episode one of Ask a Menopause Specialist, where Dr. Iliana Lega is breaking down the basics:
✨ How to tell if you’re in perimenopause
✨ What hormone therapy actually is (and isn’t)
✨ And other answers to questions you’ve probably Googled

Clear, expert advice – no guesswork. Plus, explore our Ask a Menopause Specialist resource page, also developed by Dr. Iliana Lega for trusted information and support ➡️https://loom.ly/RHaxxjo

04/13/2026

A new app, powered by over a decade of anonymized clinical data from the Women’s College Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital, aims to reduce the time it takes to receive an diagnosis.

Dr. Jonathon Solnik, site chief of gynecology at WCH, talks about the importance of training new healthcare providers specifically in the care of endometriosis and how advancements, like this app, are advantageous to help improve women’s health care.

“It’s an empowerment tool,” Solnik said. “And the more people are engaged with their own health care, the better.”
https://loom.ly/n5mbQAA

An AI-powered app that aims to reduce the time it takes to receive an endometriosis diagnosis is currently being developed in Toronto.

04/13/2026

Taking care of your during and after is an on-going process.

Community members share how their cancer diagnosis impacted them and what healing means now.

💬 Join the virtual conversation on , and cancer survivorship – April 16 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. ET!

🎟️ Register here: https://loom.ly/oLts7dw

04/10/2026

Indigenous Health Education Through Art: Commemorating Red Dress Day

May 5th marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2-Spirited People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. On this day, we confront the violence that Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse peoples face by honouring and remembering the survivors we have lost. We also recognize the resilience of the Indigenous women, girls and 2-Spirited people in our lives, and celebrate their presence and power.

Red River Métis visual artist and activist Jaime Black-Morsette originally began an installation art piece, the REDress Project, as a response to MMIWG2S. Hundreds of red dresses across Turtle Island represent a call to action for justice, healing, and change.

The Seeds of Change Gallery at Women's College Hospital continues to emphasize the importance of Indigenous expression, and the power of art as medicine. This series of artworks by Indigenous women and 2-Spirited artists, curated by Sara Roque and Elwood Jimmy, centers Indigenous culture, reclamation and healing. Seeds of Change helps create a welcoming environment for Indigenous patients, families, staff and students throughout the hospital.

Please join us on Wednesday May 6th, as we host educational art tours of the Seeds of Change Gallery to commemorate Red Dress Day, and promote Indigenous healing through art. All are welcome.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 6th
⏰ First tour: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Second tour: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
📍 WCH atrium, 76 Grenville St.
🎟️ Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Jkf3FtPT1M

04/07/2026

Taking care of your and is a daily practice.

Members of share what mental health means to them and provide valuable insights on how they manage during stressful seasons.

💬 Join the virtual conversation on , and cancer survivorship – April 16 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. ET!

🎟️ Register here: https://loom.ly/oLts7dw

04/07/2026

Welcome to the Bay Centre at Women’s College Hospital – where your comfort and choices matter. 💜

We provide inclusive s*xual and reproductive healthcare for people of all gender identities, with care that is respectful, private and supportive.

Explore our newly redesigned webpage for helpful tools, resources and information to guide you every step of the way: 🔗 Learn more about the Bay Centre at the link in bio.

04/07/2026

Welcome to the Bay Centre at Women’s College Hospital – where your comfort and choices matter. 💜

We provide inclusive s*xual and reproductive healthcare for people of all gender identities, with care that is respectful, private and supportive.

Explore our newly redesigned webpage for helpful tools, resources and information to guide you every step of the way: 🔗 Learn more about the Bay Centre: https://loom.ly/T45MWdU

03/31/2026

Today is - a day to celebrate the incredible contributions of the trans community while recognizing the challenges & discrimination the community continues to face.

Trans visibility is more important than ever. Together, we can create a future where every person is seen, supported and celebrated for who they truly are.

Read more about WCH's program and its recent 300th vaginoplasty milestone➡️ https://loom.ly/LwdYcuw

Register for one of our Transition Related Surgery Virtual Seminars ➡️ https://loom.ly/IOq4Lw8

If you’re a trans person looking for support or someone looking to act in allyship, you can access resources through Egale Canada ➡️ https://loom.ly/JyQ_7sQ

03/26/2026

1 in 8 Canadian women will be diagnosed with in their lifetime. Early detection through screening with can improve outcomes and save lives, but it also raises important questions.

On April 15, Vasily Giannakeas, scientist at Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, will provide an introduction on breast cancer, explore how mammography screening works and provide the latest evidence that helps support informed decisions about screening and prevention.

The Bridging Minds: Health & Science Conversations series is presented in collaboration with the Toronto Public Library.

Register for free ➡️ https://loom.ly/YCW0u8U

Bridging Minds: Health and Science Conversations

03/25/2026

Feeling isolated and alone? Are you struggling with how having a baby has changed your sense of self or your relationships? Want to connect to other parents? 🍼

Postpartum Matters is an eight-week online therapy program open to women and gender diverse individuals for supprot with or .

Register today➡️ https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/postpartum-matters/ 🔗

03/23/2026

March is and this year, we are proud to be celebrating a legacy of research as our Research and Innovation Institute has been open for 20 years! As home to the largest women's health research institute in Canada, WCH's scientists are constantly working on ways to close the gap for women's health. 🔬

✨ Meet Janice Du Mont, senior scientist at WCH Research and Innovation Institute. Her research supports women and girls through by making a tangible impact in the global fight against .

Learn more about her research➡️ https://loom.ly/MDUtlKk

03/20/2026

Do you have a genetic mutation that increases your risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer? Join SPARK’s next virtual support group on April 13 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET! This session offers a welcoming space for open discussion where you can share your experiences and bring any questions you have.

💡 Supporting Peers and Relevant Knowledge (SPARK) is led by Peer Support Facilitators who have specialized training and lived experience to provide support for those living with a genetic mutation that increases their lifetime risk of developing and/or .

To register or learn more, please contact: spark.petergilgancancercentre@wchospital.ca

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

Did you know that can impact the metabolism of medications? In fact, some medications are metabolized faster due to pregnancy-related changes in the body as well as genetic differences which can result in medications being less effective.

This is a concern for some medications used to treat bipolar disorder, such as . Dr. Crystal Clark, scientist, Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, has studied how patients with bipolar disorder are impacted by increased metabolism of lamotrigine and seeks to establish predictable dosing protocols that maintain mental wellness during pregnancy.

If you are pregnant or pregnancy planning, have bipolar disorder, and are taking lamotrigine, consider joining the AMPLE (Assessing Maternal Perinatal Lamotrigine Elimination) study.

Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/KoW5s20

03/16/2026

March is and this year, we are proud to be celebrating a legacy of research as our Research and Innovation Institute has been open for 20 years! As home to the largest women's health research institute in Canada, WCH's scientists are constantly working on ways to close the gap for women's health. 🔬

✨ Meet Alexis Reeves, scientist at WCH Research and Innovation Institute. Her recent research has been exploring how marginalization and impact health, particularly across a women's lifespan.

Learn more about her research➡️ https://loom.ly/MDUtlKk

03/09/2026

March is and this year, we are proud to be celebrating a legacy of research as our Research and Innovation Institute has been open for 20 years! As home to the largest women's health research institute in Canada, WCH's scientists are constantly working on ways to close the gap for women's health. 🔬

✨ Meet Joanne Kotsopoulos, senior scientist at WCH Research and Innovation Institute. Her recent research has found that for mutation carriers, there is no significant increase in the risk of with the use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT).

Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/MDUtlKk

03/08/2026

The future of gender equity in health? It’s being written right here. ✍️💜

Last week, our community came together to celebrate International Women’s Day and share how Women’s is leading the new era of s*x and gender in health, offering equitable care and breaking down barriers in healthcare. Because when we challenge the status quo together, real change happens. ✨

Happy International Women’s Day!

03/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. John Semple, head of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Women’s College Hospital and senior scientist at the Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, who is one of thirty appointees to the Order of Ontario for 2025. 🎖️

An internationally recognized leader in breast and reconstruction, Dr. Semple has transformed patient care through decades of groundbreaking . He also firmly believes that science alone is not enough to solve healthcare’s most complex challenges – that , imagination and creativity are equally essential.

Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/9igO3Kw

03/03/2026

The event is back for its fifth year on April 16, 2026!

Hosted by the Peter Gilgan Centre for Women’s Cancers at WCH, this free, virtual and national event is dedicated to empowering Black women with knowledge and resources tailored specifically for them.

Join us for a conversation on – including fibroids, endometriosis and ovarian/uterine cancers – and , and cancer survivorship. This event will feature a keynote session and panel discussions with health experts and experience advisors.

🎟️ Learn more & register here: https://loom.ly/oLts7dw

✨ Proudly in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society, The Olive Branch of Hope Cancer Support Services and Rethink Breast Cancer

02/26/2026

To wrap up the Black History and Futures Month festivities, Black leaders in our hospital came together to discuss Black healthcare and equity in a panel titled "Black women in healthcare". Our panelists reflected on the current state of healthcare and advocated for better education, research and community partnership so Black women and gender-diverse people can feel safe, heard and valued when seeking medical care.

A big thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us throughout the month. 🖤❤️💚

To keep the Black health equity momentum going, check out WCH's Black Health Plan and Allyship Toolkit here ➡️ https://loom.ly/hHUKy14

02/25/2026

Are you experiencing depression and/or anxiety in or postpartum? Join the MOVIN research study to explore how an Ontario-wide virtual platform can help.

Learn more ➡️ www.womensacademics.ca/active-studies/movin

02/24/2026

: We’re growing our Diagnostic Imaging & Laboratory teams at Women’s College Hospital!

We are currently hiring:
🔹 Technologists
🔹 Technologists
🔹 Radiology Technologists
🔹 Echocardiography Technologists
🔹 Breast Imaging Technologists
🔹 Medical Laboratory Technologists

Apply today ➡️ https://loom.ly/RaiCFfA