BC Women's Health Foundation

BC Women's Health Foundation Join us in transforming lives.

Championing life-changing care for women + newborns in BC through our proud support of BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre and the Women’s Health Research Institute.

Today marks the first-ever World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day.At BC Women’s Health Foundation, we’re committed to sup...
11/17/2025

Today marks the first-ever World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day.

At BC Women’s Health Foundation, we’re committed to supporting the advancement of research, innovation, and care that can help make cervical cancer elimination a reality.

Last year, BC became the first province in Canada to offer free, province-wide cervix self-screening kits. This milestone was the result of years of innovation, landmark clinical trials, and pilot projects supported by our community of donors.

BC’s leadership is paving the way. Since the rollout, other provinces have begun planning pilot projects and exploring their own self-screening programs, building national momentum toward elimination.

That same innovation is shaping global change. Through ASPIRE REACH, we’re supporting culturally appropriate HPV self-screening in Uganda, where cervical cancer claims thousands of lives each year.

From BC to Uganda, local research is driving global impact. A future without cervical cancer is possible, and together, we’re helping make it a reality.

Learn more: bcwomensfoundation.org/cervical-cancer/

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. We're shining a light on families whose journeys begin earlier than expected, a...
11/17/2025

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. We're shining a light on families whose journeys begin earlier than expected, and the care teams who help them grow stronger each day.

When their daughter, Kayra, was born at just 23 weeks, weighing only 532 grams, Sachin and Ritu’s world changed in an instant. Knowing she would be in the best hands possible, they requested to have her transferred to BC Women’s NICU, where she received life-saving care over 252 days and seven surgeries.

Today, Kayra is thriving.

“We are eternally grateful for the love, care, and compassion we received at BC Women’s NICU. The level of care was outstanding. We just can’t say thank you enough to everyone on the BC Women’s NICU team." - Sachin + Ritu

Learn more about Kayra’s journey at bcwomensfoundation.org/kayra

Stories like Kayra’s remind us why ongoing investment in neonatal care and women’s health research matters.

Make a gift today at bcwomensfoundation.org/donate-meta

11/15/2025

Today on Philanthropy Day, we’re celebrating the incredible generosity of the Lalji Family, whose transformative gift made the expansion of BC Women’s Labour and Delivery Urgent Care Centre possible.

Thanks to their commitment to advancing women’s and newborn health, more families can receive timely, specialized care when it matters most.

11/13/2025

Currently, only 6% of Canada's national health research funding goes to women's health. Women's health is chronically underfunded. BC Women's Health Foundation is closing the gap.

With more funding, more resources can be directed towards::

• Life-saving maternal and newborn care
• Innovations in women’s and newborn health research
• Groundbreaking menopause care, research and education

The time is now to support women's health.

Support BC Women's Health Foundation today: bit.ly/4oia865

President + CEO of BC Women’s Health Foundation, Cally Wesson, joined Sonia Sunger on Global BC to discuss postpartum me...
11/12/2025

President + CEO of BC Women’s Health Foundation, Cally Wesson, joined Sonia Sunger on Global BC to discuss postpartum mental health — and the research, care, and resources helping women access the support they need.

1 in 4 Canadian families are affected by perinatal mental illness, yet many go undiagnosed or untreated.

Su***de remains the 4th leading cause of maternal death in Canada.

For over 20 years, BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s Reproductive Mental Health Program has been a national leader in perinatal mental health — providing specialized care and integrating research from the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) to improve care and expand access through initiatives like PostpartumCare.ca, a free, interactive resource with trusted information, mood tracking, and stories from families across BC.

Together with our community of donors, BC Women’s Health Foundation is helping fund the research, care, and innovation needed to ensure every woman gets the support she deserves.

When a mother’s mental health is supported, the entire family benefits.

Watch the full Global News segment on their website.

Join us for a free online webinar hosted by BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre with support from BC Women’s Health Foun...
11/12/2025

Join us for a free online webinar hosted by BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre with support from BC Women’s Health Foundation and the Women’s Health Research Institute.

Cardiologist and director at BC Women's Leslie Diamond Women’s Heart Health Clinic Dr. Tara Sedlak and learn about:
• How women’s hearts are different
• Menopause and the heart
• What can we do to reduce heart disease risk

Date: Tuesday, November 25th
Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. PDT
Location: Online webinar

Register at: https://bit.ly/BCWHnov25

11/10/2025

“What does BC Women’s Health Foundation mean to you?”

For Dr. Julia Charlton, Senior Medical Director of BC Women’s NICU, having support from BC Women's Health Foundation means her team can continue providing the highest level of care for BC’s tiniest patients and their families, when they need it most.

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Join us as we celebrate 30 years of transforming women’s health. Visit bcwomensfoundation.org/30-years to learn more about the impact we’ve made together.

11/07/2025

Two weeks later... and we're still glowing!

This year's Glow Gala presented by RBC was a night to remember, filled with inspiring moments, meaningful connections, and shared commitment to advancing women’s health.

Thank you to our sponsors, guests, and supporters who helped make our 30th celebration shine bright.

Glow Gala 2025 Sponsors
Presenting: RBC
Entertainment: PwC
Online Auction: Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel
Welcome Reception: KPMG
Gold: Beedie, DRVN, Highpoint Capital, Kenvue, Ledcor, L'oreal Dermatological Beauty, Pfizer
Photo Station: Dr. Genieve Burley
Silver: BDO
Event Design: Lux Affairs
Venue: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Raffle: TG Jewellers
Bronze: Envision, Eucerin, Galderma, Manchulenko Family Foundation, Searchlight, Victory, Wawanesa, Wick Family
Friends: EverCare Healthcare Furnishings, Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique
Media: Global BC
Audio Visual: Proshow
Lighting: Innovation Lighting
Print: Astley Gilbert
Graphic Design: Far & Wide
Photography: Denise Lin
Gift: Lululemon
Lounge: King
Piano: Tom Lee Music
Wine: Haywire

📽️: Threshold Studios

Dr. Kerstin Gustafson, Medical Director of BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre's Complex Menopause Clinic, was invited t...
11/06/2025

Dr. Kerstin Gustafson, Medical Director of BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre's Complex Menopause Clinic, was invited to the CTV Vancouver studio to talk about menopausal replacement therapies, including key benefits and safety considerations. We are so fortunate to have the only clinic of its kind in Western Canada, paving the way in improving mid-life and menopause care for people from across the province and beyond.

Through donor support, BC Women’s Health Foundation helps advance the BC Women's Midlife and Menopause Program, ensuring patients have access to specialized care, education, and research that’s redefining menopause care right here in BC and across Canada.

This milestone year of the BC Women’s Health Foundation’s Illuminations Luncheon promises to be our most inspiring yet!I...
11/05/2025

This milestone year of the BC Women’s Health Foundation’s Illuminations Luncheon promises to be our most inspiring yet!

Illuminations Luncheon presented by RBC Wealth Management
Friday, February 27, 2026
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver

We’re thrilled to welcome Jeanne Beker as our 2026 Keynote Speaker, a Canadian media icon, fashion journalist, and trailblazer.

For 25 years, Illuminations has united corporate, philanthropic, and government changemakers to champion women’s health research. Kick off Women’s Health Research Month with us as we explore breakthrough innovations that are transforming care for women today and help shape a healthier future for generations to come.

Buy your tickets today or become a sponsor: bcwomensfoundation.org/event/illuminations/

BC Women’s Health Foundation is honoured to announce a $2 million donation from the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation to fun...
11/04/2025

BC Women’s Health Foundation is honoured to announce a $2 million donation from the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation to fund BC’s first dedicated NICU MRI scanner at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre.

This state-of-the-art technology will allow clinicians to safely capture detailed images of BC’s most premature and critically ill newborns, providing faster, more accurate, and life-saving care.

Beyond transforming care, it will also empower groundbreaking research into how early-life events shape long-term development.

We are deeply grateful to the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation for this extraordinary investment in brighter beginnings for families across BC.

Read more about this transformational gift at https://bcwomensfoundation.org/djavad-mowafaghian-foundation-donation/

Pictured: Cally Wesson, President + CEO of BC Women's Health Foundation; Hamid Eshghi, President of the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation; Dr. Mark Rosengarten

“Every day I thank the universe for BC Women’s and the people who saved me and my son.” In 2020, at 21 weeks, Jocelyn an...
11/03/2025

“Every day I thank the universe for BC Women’s and the people who saved me and my son.”

In 2020, at 21 weeks, Jocelyn and her husband, Kevin, learned their baby wasn’t growing properly and her pregnancy was putting her health at risk. After weeks of biweekly visits to BC Women’s, she was admitted to Arbutus at 27 weeks. The nurses quickly became like family when her own couldn’t visit due to lockdown.

At 31 weeks, after a sudden drop in her baby’s heart rate, Jocelyn was rushed in for an emergency C-section. Her husband couldn’t make it in time but the BC Women’s team surrounded her with compassion, took photos, and made sure she wasn’t alone.

Mason was born weighing just 833 grams. Over the next 79 days, Jocelyn and her husband called BC Women’s NICU home. The care team tended to Mason with extraordinary skill and love, and supported Jocelyn every step of the way.

Today, Mason is a happy and energetic 5 year-old and Jocelyn’s story is a beautiful reminder of the compassion, strength, and world-class care found within BC Women’s Hospital.

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When you make a donation to BC Women's Health Foundation, you're making a difference for babies like Mason. Give today: https://bit.ly/4oia865

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