Women's College Hospital

10/15/2026

✨ This Women’s History Month, we continue to honour the changemakers whose contributions have shaped Women’s College Hospital and continue to inspire what comes next.

Meet Phyllis Yagi, who overcame the forced displacement of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War to become WCH’s head pharmacist for four decades. Through her dedication to teaching and mentorship, she helped advance hospital pharmacy education and shape generations of future pharmacists.

Her story is part of WCH’s legacy – and a reminder that The Future Follows Us.

📖 Discover her story through the WCH Archives: https://loom.ly/P2dOvLY

10/13/2026

🎞️ Seventy years ago, a major milestone in Women’s College Hospital’s history brought new space, expanded services and fresh possibilities for the future of care.

On Oct. 13, 1956, WCH officially opened its south wing at 76 Grenville Street – an expansion that more than doubled inpatient capacity and helped pave the way for our hospital’s teaching affiliation with the University of Toronto.

Today, as we continue to transform and reimagine our spaces, we’re looking back at this moment through photographs and a speech preserved by WCH Archives. 📸

🔗 Discover the story behind the south wing’s opening and its lasting impact on Women’s: https://loom.ly/jWHzPL8

10/13/2026

Women's College Hospital is continuing to advance gender-affirming care through research.🏳️‍⚧️

WCH's Transition-Related Surgery (TRS) research group has received $1.4 million in funding through CIHR’s Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research competition, which will support complementary studies examining how to better measure surgical outcomes and understand the broader health experiences of transgender and non-binary people. This investment will help advance patient-centred, evidence-informed approaches to care and build knowledge that supports better experiences and outcomes for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Congratulations and thank you to the TRS research team for this important work and for helping move gender-affirming care forward!

🔗 Read about their work ➡️ https://loom.ly/1JP27MY

Two federal research grants are supporting work to better understand patients’ experiences, strengthen surgical care and expand knowledge of the health impacts of gender-affirming surgery.

10/09/2026

What does it take to build a city where people can live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives?

Healthy aging is about more than adding years to life. It’s about creating the conditions for people to thrive at every stage of life — with access to care, meaningful social connections, inclusive communities and opportunities to stay active and engaged.

Join us for Women’s College Hospital’s fourth annual Healthy Cities, Healthy People event, exploring this year’s theme: Supporting Healthy Aging and Longevity.

Featuring expert speakers, a panel discussion and interactive exhibits, this event will bring together perspectives from healthcare, academia and community organizations to explore how we can better support healthy aging — not just in our health systems, but in the places where we live, work and connect.

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
🕐 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
📍 Women’s College Hospital, Toronto

Because building healthier futures takes all of us and the communities we create together.

🎟️ Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/OFHfjBA

10/09/2026

During (November 1 -7) tune in for the next Women’s Age Lab Talks! The next Talk will explore how women can better understand chronic pain, advocate for their health, and access the care they need. Featuring director Rachel Savage, Dr. Tania Di Renna and Therese Lane, a person with lived experience, this conversation offers practical strategies for navigating the healthcare system, communicating with providers, and improving quality of life at any age.

Register now to get early access and reminders for future Talks! https://loom.ly/dULBBtI


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10/09/2026

What should more people know about their surgical options after a breast cancer diagnosis?

We put the question to Dr. Fahima Osman, breast and oncologic surgeon at Women’s College Hospital,

At BRA Day 2026, Dr. Osman will join other breast surgery and reconstruction experts to help attendees better understand their options and make informed decisions about their care.

Have questions of your own? Join us in person or online on October 21 for expert presentations, patient stories, a live Q&A and more.

🎀 Free hybrid event
📍 Women's College Hospital + online

Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/OM3ps9Y

10/08/2026

New research led by WCH’s Dr. Simone Vigod highlights important mental health considerations for people with ADHD during pregnancy and after birth. Read the study to learn more!

10/08/2026

How can women who carry a BRCA gene make informed decisions about menopausal hormone therapy?

Join a Partnership for Women's Health Research Canada upcoming event! Dr. Joanne Kotsopoulos, with discussant Dr. Kelly Metcalfe and moderator Dr. Rulan Parekh, will have a virtual conversation exploring the evidence on menopausal hormone therapy, breast cancer risk, and mortality among BRCA carriers.

When: November 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 am PT | 11:00 am MT | 12:00 pm ET | 1:00 pm AT
Where: Virtual
Register at ➡️https://bit.ly/4xSrXfZ

10/07/2026

What do people ask most about breast reconstruction?

We asked Dr. Mitchell Brown, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Women’s College Hospital, and it’s a question he hears often from people considering their options.

Want to learn more - or have questions of your own?

Join us at BRA Day on October 21 for expert presentations, patient stories, a live Q&A and our in-person and virtual Show & Tell Lounges.

🎀 Free hybrid event
📍 Women’s College Hospital + online

Learn more and register: https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/bra-day/

10/07/2026

October is – at Women's College Hospital, it’s an opportunity to honour the women and changemakers whose contributions have helped shape our hospital and advance healthcare across the system.

Throughout the month, WCH Archives is spotlighting women whose vision, leadership and work have left a lasting impact. We begin with Dr. Bette Stephenson, whose many firsts included becoming the first woman to serve as president of both the Ontario Medical Association and Canadian Medical Association.

Her story is part of our story – and a reminder that The Future Follows Us. ✨

🔗 Read Dr. Stephenson’s story and discover more about the who shaped Women’s: https://loom.ly/P2dOvLY

10/06/2026

For far too long has been overlooked, underfunded, underserved and under-researched. At WCH we are changing that and making women’s health a priority.

The newly launched Horizon Study is a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study following women and gender diverse people through midlife and beyond.

If you are a woman or gender diverse and are 35 to 55 years old, we would love for you to be a part of our study – help us find answers that will improve your health and the health of your community.

Sign up today: www.horizonstudy.ca

10/05/2026

What happens to your heart and metabolism as you move through menopause?
As hormone levels change, so can the way your body manages cholesterol, blood sugar, fat and other factors that influence long-term heart health.

Join Dr. Iliana Lega, endocrinologist and scientist at Women’s College Hospital, for the next Bridging Minds: Health & Science Conversations webinar to explore:

- How menopause can affect cardiovascular risk factors
- Changes in metabolism, body composition and weight
- Practical ways to support heart and metabolic health
- What current evidence tells us about menopausal hormone therapy

Building on our recent conversation about menopause and brain health, this free virtual session continues the discussion by looking at another important part of health at midlife and beyond.

💻 Free virtual event
🎟️ Registration required
Bridging Minds is a partnership between Women’s College Hospital and Toronto Public Library bringing expert health and science conversations to the community.
https://loom.ly/H22kRGQ

10/01/2026

Menopause needs more than awareness. It needs care, credible information and better evidence.

At Women’s College Hospital, we’re bringing all three together.

Our growing work in and health includes specialized clinical care, the new Menopause Empowerment Project, a free online learning program people can use now - and the Menopause and Midlife Horizon Study, which will follow at least 30,000 women and gender-diverse people across the GTA to deepen our understanding of health through midlife and aging.

And behind that work are clinicians, researchers and educators asking what people need today - and what we still need to learn for tomorrow.

This is menopause at WCH: care, education and research, connected.

Read More: https://loom.ly/R_O80Xw