WHIN McGill

10/14/2026

💗 Breast cancer awareness starts with knowledge.

Learn about the risks, signs, screening, and treatment options. Early detection matters, so stay informed and spread the word!
Support breast cancer research at breastcancer.ca 🎀



Did you know?

Risk factors

BRCA genes

Signs and symptoms

Screening

Treatment

References:
Du Cancer, C. C. S. /. S. C. (n.d.). What is breast cancer? Canadian Cancer Society. https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/breast/what-is-breast-cancer

10/07/2026

The WHIN Report: Episode 1

What’s it really like to build a career in nursing?

In our first episode, we sat down with Marianne Fleury, an emergency department nurse, to talk about her journey, the transition from nursing school to practice, emotional challenges, working conditions, and the realities of healthcare as a woman in nursing.

More of the podcast linked in bio

09/28/2026

👩‍⚕️ Nursing can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with unique mental health challenges. So, what impact does the profession have on nurses? What are the risk factors? And, most importantly, what can we do about it?

Swipe through this infographic to learn more about mental health in the nursing realm and why supporting the people who care for others matters. 🩺💙

Stay WHINformed 📚✨
And don’t forget to like, follow, and share your thoughts in the comments!

References:

Lee, K. A., & Friese, C. R. (2021). Deaths by Su***de Among Nurses: A Rapid Response Call. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 59(8), 3–4. https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20210625-01

Flaubert, J. L., Menestrel, S. Le, Williams, D. R., & Wakefield, M. K. (2021). Supporting the health and professional well-being of nurses. In www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. National Academies Press. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK573902/

09/15/2026

🎤 We took to campus to ask students one question:
How much do we really know about women’s health?
From periods and contraception to reproductive health and everything in between, we’re putting campus knowledge to the test. Vox P-OAP edition! 👀

What women’s health topic do you think deserves more conversation? Drop it in the comments 👇

09/14/2026

WHIN it comes to… Pap smears!

Your cervical health matters. 💗 Pap smears are an important screening tool for detecting cervical cancer and precancerous changes early, but when to start and how often to screen can depend on your age, risk factors, and local guidelines.

Knowledge is power, and screening can save lives.
Stay WHINformed! 🫶



Did you know 🕵️

Risk factors ✍️

References:

Mayo Clinic Staff. (2024, July 20). Pap smear. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/pap-smear/about/pac-20394841

Professional, C. C. M. (2026, March 12). Pap smear. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/4267-pap-smear

Shibboleth Authentication Request. (n.d.). https://www-sciencedirect-com.proxy3.library.mcgill.ca/science/article/pii/S0889858824000327?via%3Dihub

09/05/2026

POV: you thought September 16 was just another day… 👀

WRONG.

WHIN is bringing the learning straight to your classroom for our FIRST-EVER workshop! 🎉

We’re getting into:
🩺 Pap smears
📚 (+) Nursing competency and scope of practice

September 16. Be there or be square 👀

Link in bio 🤭

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Hello everyone!
We are WHIN (Women's Health in Nursing), a student-led nursing club from the Ingram School of Nursing at McGill University.
Our mission is to advance women's health through nursing by promoting education, research, and evidence-based resources.
From informative infographics to exciting future projects, we're committed to raising awareness and improving the quality of care for women starting at the students' level.
Our focus is on health conditions and topics that primarily affect women, while fostering meaningful conversations about women's health and well-being.
This post introduces our Executive Board, the passionate team behind WHIN!
We're just getting started, and we have so much planned. Stay tuned for upcoming educational content, events, and opportunities to get involved.
Don't forget to follow us and join us on this journey to promote better women's health through nursing!