In the headlines: The Weston and O’Born Centre for Mature Women’s Health
See how the conversation around women’s health is growing. Explore recent media coverage highlighting the Weston and O’Born Centre for Mature Women’s Health and the work underway to close critical gaps in care and research.
Dr. Marie Christakis, Gynaecologist and Clinical Lead at the Weston and O’Born Centre for Mature Women’s Health, joined a panel led by Nam Kiwanuka to discuss why it can be so difficult for people to get the care they need during the menopause transition.
Award-winning journalist Nam Kiwanuka sat down with Dr. Wendy Wolfman on an episode of TVO Today’s bold new podcast (MIS)Treated. Dr. Wolfman shares personal reflections on her journey into medicine and insights into the early vision for the Centre.
Drs. Wendy Wolfman and Lindsay Shirreff featured in an article exploring the growing awareness around menopause, and the barriers that still exist to accessing evidence-based care.
Dr. Paula Rochon explores ‘prescribing cascades’ – a dangerous domino effect that can occur when medications are inappropriately prescribed. Historic gaps in research are one of the reasons mature women are particularly vulnerable to this phenomenon.
Dr. Wendy Wolfman is featured in this article exploring why menopause care is financially out of reach for many Canadians – highlighting the need to continue advancing access to information and care.
This cheeky article takes on the taboos around menopause and talks candidly about advice for men supporting their partners as they navigate their menopausal symptoms. Dr. Juliana Poli, a fellow in mature women’s health and menopause at the Centre, is featured.
On World Menopause Day, Dr. Wendy Wolfman sits down with Deana Sumanac-Johnson to speak about the movement to destigmatize menopause and opportunities to improve care for women through all life’s stages.
Nicolas Haddad speaks with Louis de Melo, CEO of Sinai Health Foundation, about Cause for the ‘Pause, an event raising support and awareness for mature women’s health.
Melanie Ng speaks with Dr. Wendy Wolfman about World Menopause Month and why it’s important to shine a light on mature women’s health.
Sinai Health Foundation launches new campaign spotlighting critical questions in women's health, calling for urgent action to close gaps in menopause and beyond.
Dr. Marie Christakis, Clinical Lead at the Weston and O’Born Centre for Mature Women’s Health, shares her concerns about the upswing in promotion of routine hormone panel testing for the evaluation of menopausal symptoms.
We honour and remember The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, C.M., C.V.O, O.Ont., a devoted philanthropist who has had a tremendous impact around the world.
TVO hosted an engaging panel discussion featuring Sinai Health’s Dr. Wendy Wolfman, as well as Trish Barbato – a patient of Dr. Wolfman’s who went on to found The Menopause Foundation of Canada.
Dr. Wendy Wolfman was honoured as one of Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence for her contributions to advancing women’s access to health care, especially through her research and efforts to train the next generation of practitioners.
Sinai Health Foundation announces transformational $25-million gift and naming of the Weston and O'Born Centre for Mature Women's Health.
Drs. Wendy Wolfman and Marie Christakis, along with patient advocate Grace Tong, speak with CityTV live from the inaugural Cause for the ‘Pause event about why they’re hot and bothered.
Dr. Wendy Wolfman explores the many barriers to care that women face around menopause in this eye-opening opinion piece in the Toronto Star.
For menopause awareness month, Hot and Bothered campaign champion Jully Black joins Global’s morning show to break down barriers and share her personal experience with perimenopause.
Sinai Health Foundation President & CEO Louis de Melo speaks out about the need to prioritize women’s health and how the Hot and Bothered campaign will help.
Jully Black says perimenopause came 'like a thief in the night.' The Canadian star has teamed up with Sinai Health to change the story around menopause.
Join patient advocate Deborah Knight and gynaecologist Dr. Marie Christakis to hear about the urgent need for better care, research and education in menopause.
