CLOSING GAPS IN WOMEN’S + NEWBORN HEALTHCARE
We ensure women and newborns in BC have access to world-class healthcare at all life stages.
SUPPORT WOMEN’S HEALTH –
EVERY DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
Your generous donations will go towards helping women with much needed help and support for the spectrum of health issues faced by women.
WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH THAT DRIVES CHANGE
The Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI) is leading the way with innovative women's and newborn health research.
FUNDING ESSENTIAL
EQUIPMENT
Your one time or monthly donation will fund crucial state-of-the-art equipment like a NICU MRI.
JOIN OUR BC WOMEN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION COMMUNITY
Your support will champion life-changing care for women and newborns in BC. Receive updates and stories of impact, research breakthroughs, and upcoming events and campaigns that support women’s and newborn health. Join us now!
REDEFINING MENOPAUSE
At BC Women's Health Foundation, menopause is personal. With 1 in 3 women going through perimenopause or menopause, women deserve access to trusted information and resources.
How does my gift make a difference?
Every dollar funds life-saving equipment, advances medical breakthroughs, and improves care for women at every stage of life.
What change can I create ?
You are helping build a future where every woman gets the care she deserves.
Why should I give to BCWHF?
Your donation drives evidence-based research, innovative programs, and better health outcomes for women across BC.
At BC Women's Health Foundation, menopause is personal. With 1 in 3 women going through perimenopause or menopause, women deserve access to trusted information and resources.
CLOSING GAPS IN WOMEN’S + NEWBORN HEALTHCARE
WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH THAT DRIVES CHANGE
We ensure women and newborns in BC have access to world-class healthcare at all life stages.
FUNDING ESSENTIAL
EQUIPMENT
The Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI) is leading the way with innovative women's and newborn health research.
Your one time or monthly donation will fund crucial state-of-the-art equipment like a NICU MRI.
CURRENT FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES
We proudly support BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre and Women’s Health Research Institute. Together we are committed to delivering innovative, world-class care to every woman and ensuring every newborn starts life with a bright beginning.
BC WOMEN’S
NICU CARE + MRI
For the most critically ill and premature babies, a dedicated NICU MRI at BC Women’s Hospital will enable immediate imaging—no transport, no anesthesia. This breakthrough technology means faster diagnosis, safer care, and better outcomes. It will also power research to transform the future of neonatal brain health.
MENOPAUSE + MIDLIFE WOMEN’S HEALTH
Women in midlife face daunting new health challenges. To help them navigate these challenges, this program will combine holistic research with real-time clinical care and will feature a referral clinic. This will lead to improved treatment options and better healthcare experiences.
PERINATAL
MENTAL HEALTH UNIT
For high-risk new moms struggling with mental health challenges, North America’s first Perinatal Mental Health Unit will deliver an innovative and integrated model of care that seeks to minimize mother-baby separation – reshaping the future of care for patients, babies and families.
WOMEN’S RESEARCH + INNOVATION
Research is critical to a future with groundbreaking treatments and innovative healthcare. With funding from BC Women’s Health Foundation, the Women’s Health Research Institute is igniting health research for women and newborns, making way for Good Things To Come.
REDEFINING MENOPAUSE
CURRENT FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES
MENOPAUSE EDUCATION HUB
BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, in partnership with WHRI, BC Women’s Health Foundation and presented by Pacific Blue Cross have launched a webinar series.
Dr. Lori Brotto, Women’s Health Research Institute Executive Director and registered psychologist, shares information about mood and anxiety-related changes that happen during perimenopause.
Dr. Kerstin Gustafson, Medical Lead of the Complex Menopause Clinic at BC Women's Hospital, shares Menopause 101: including symptoms, health changes, treatments, and where to find reliable information.
Dr. Kelsey Mills, OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner, answers questions about the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and what do you need to know about it.
Dr. Kelsey Mills, OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner, answers questions about the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and what do you need to know about it.
"When only
7% of national health research funding goes
to women's health,
researchers like me depend on incredible donors and efforts of philanthropy. Research on menopause is essential to advancing safe, evidence-based care for the millions of Canadian women experiencing menopause-related symptoms. By investing in innovative research, we are ensuring that discoveries translate directly into better care for women in British Columbia, across Canada and around the world. After all, when women are healthy, all of society benefits."
Dr. Lori Brotto, Executive Director, WHRI
Your donation to BC Women's Health Foundation helps fund menopause research, patient care, education for healthcare providers and fact-based resources for women in menopause.
Donate today and together
we can redefine menopause.