by fhcadmin | Sep 29, 2025 | Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer, Our Impact, Stories, Women
Jennifer Stewart first joined Federated Health Charities in 2021 as a member of the OPS Advisory Council, as she felt a deeply personal connection to the work of the many health charities they support, in particular the Canadian Cancer Society, after facing her first... 
by fhcadmin | Oct 31, 2024 | Charities, Health, Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis Canada, Stories, Women
Scientists continue to make significant advancements in osteoporosis treatment. Meet Dr. Angela Cheung, a Professor of Medicine at University of Toronto, Senior Physician Scientist at University Health Network (UHN), the founder of its Osteoporosis Program, and a... 
by fhcadmin | Oct 27, 2024 | Health, Research, Women
Gender inequalities in healthcare refers to the inequitable access, care and outcomes based on one’s gender. Women experience increased barriers and decreased access and outcomes, comparative to men. Systemic health inequities occur based on gender, race,... 
by fhcadmin | Oct 15, 2024 | Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer, Charities, Educational, Health, Research, Stories, Women
October is Women’s History Month: Read how Federated Health Charities support female-led research in diagnosing cancer using Artificial Intelligence. The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is funding groundbreaking research that will standardize cancer diagnosis globally.... 
by Lecri | Feb 3, 2024 | Stories, Women
Black History Month recognizes the role of the Black community in the history of Canada, as well as celebrates the achievements and ongoing contributions of Black Canadians to Canada’s history and culture. As we recognize the achievements of Black communities in... 
by fhcadmin | Mar 15, 2023 | Educational, Health, Health Hints, Heart Disease, Stroke, Women
For a woman who is having a heart attack or a stroke, the difference between what we know and don’t know can be the difference between life and death. Heart attack and stroke, together, are the number one cause of premature death in women but gaps in research,...