As we reflect on the last year as a Foundation, we are reminded of our primary reason for being: to support Women’s College Hospital’s work to uplift medical care in a revolutionary way. From being the first hospital in Canada that allowed women to practice medicine 140 years ago, to now leading groundbreaking research in […]

140 years ago, Women’s College Hospital was founded by a tenacious group of women who were resolute in their belief that healthcare was for everyone. Our legacy of being first began with them and we haven’t stopped since – the first to be focused on women’s health, the first to open a cancer detection clinic, […]

Measuring our impact.

Our funding by program area and a breakdown of our donors.

Throughout their lifespans, women are faced with distinct challenges and circumstances that can manifest into mental health issues unique to women, adding to the complexity of care and treatment required.   Despite this known and data-driven reality, most mental health research and subsequent treatments are based on, and depend on, the physiology and experiences of men.  […]

The Mother Matters Program ensures the wellbeing of the child is tied to the wellbeing of the parent. Shockingly, one-quarter of women in Canada experience postpartum depression or anxiety. For young mothers, the data is even more worrying. Sixty per cent of new mothers under the age of 25 experience postpartum mental health issues. Despite […]

Women are unique; with unique biologies, strengths, disparities, and genetic makeups that transform with age. Estrogen levels fluctuate, organs shift to allow the body to carry and give birth to children, perimenopause begins, and chronic disease risk heightens. Although statistics confirm women may live longer than men, the data also shows they do not always […]

In the ongoing battle against cancer, a stark reality continues to emerge: women face unique challenges, which disproportionally puts their health and lives at risk.   Research shows that by 2030, the global mortality rate for women due to cancer will surge by 60 per cent (American Cancer Society). In Canada, while the rate of cancer […]

Maria Radford will never forget the year her life changed.  “Within the course of that single year, I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, I underwent two months of chemotherapy, and I had 25 radiation treatments.”  By the end of the year, Maria completed her treatment and was finally able to breathe a sigh […]

Women’s College Hospital has always seen things differently. This is why we are breaking down systemic barriers to improve health outcomes for all – regardless of age, race, background, gender identity or sexual orientation.    Where others see gaps, we see opportunities. WCH has a long and storied history of closing gaps to revolutionize access to […]

Healthcare for women and equity-deserving communities has long been deeply and negatively affected by major gaps in research and investment. These gaps directly threaten well-being and survival; causing real and dangerous consequences on the health of women and our communities.  In the same way we know that children are not just small adults, but rather […]

Economic challenges, inflation, and recovery from COVID have continued to reveal system-wide gaps in healthcare. At Women’s, we have a vision to ensure everyone has access to equitable, timely, culturally sensitive, and effective care – when, where, and how they need it most.  Women’s College Hospital’s provincial mandate is to be a leading-edge ambulatory hospital […]

Osteoporosis is a condition that steals your bone strength without your knowledge – until something breaks or you suffer an unexpected fracture. While the disease can affect anyone, it is most common among women over the age of 50.  Despite its silence, the disease is quite common – one in three Canadian women will break […]

Since 2019, LCBO has partnered with Women’s College Hospital Foundation to support equity-focused research, critical programs and services at Women’s College Hospital. This year, the company with the integral support of their employees, surpassed a significant milestone – $10 million in donations raised!

The work of Women’s College Hospital Foundation (WCHF) to raise funds in support of Women’s College Hospital (WCH) would not be possible without the many champions of women’s health we have in our corner. We are fortunate to have the support of transformative leaders who share our dedication and determination to revolutionize the healthcare system. […]

Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC) is a strategic alliance between its founding members Women’s College Hospital Foundation (WCHF), Alberta Women’s Health Foundation and BC Women’s Health Foundation. This trio of leading women’s health and hospital foundations is united by a common cause: to build an equitable and inclusive future of healthcare and research that prioritizes […]