This month is #IBSAwarnessMonth in Canada. We have developed a resource highlighting nine pain conditions, including IBS, that women disproportionately experience. For every 2 men diagnosed with IBS, there are 7 women diagnosed. View the resource here: buff.ly/3TYE2i1

Lift The Masc. is a series of messages we created to promote understanding of the drivers of violence against women & girls and #EndVAWG . Together we can challenge stereotypes. Together, let’s #LiftTheMasc . Learn more here: buff.ly/3QmeURp

#GenderEquality

It's #CPHW and we are excited to announce our presentations at #PHSP24 conference this month in Halifax! We'll present findings from 3 projects related to substance use in pregnancy and preventing violence against women & girls. Join us!

For The International Day of Sport for Development of Peace, we are excited to share a resource we created on preventing violence against women and girls in the sports context. Read it here: buff.ly/43FzC45 #EndVAWG #SportDay #UN

We recently updated 4 info sheets for service providers to use during their conversations with women about substance use in the perinatal period. Our latest blog post includes more about the updates & how the sheets can support practice: buff.ly/3xiDE6d

We recently presented on two projects, one on women's chronic pain & prescription opioid use, and the other on preventing violence against women & girls. If you missed the webinars, you can watch the recordings and view the slides here: buff.ly/3TL8FXU

We enjoyed looking into the literature on nutritional supplements as supportive of those who use alcohol in pregnancy, and the potential benefits to fetal & infant outcomes. The possibilities for expanding holistic support in FASD prevention programs are exciting.

Happening tomorrow! Wednesday @ 10amPT/1pmET. Register here: buff.ly/3TIMwux

Maintenant disponible en français! Notre trousse à outils pour adresser les moteurs de la violence à l’égard les femmes et filles au Canada. Explorez-le : buff.ly/492tRP0

#ÉgalitéDesGenres #TerminerVEFF

Join us next Wednesday, March 27th at 10amPT/1pmET for a discussion of our Communicating Equality project & the release of new campaign messages addressing root causes of violence against women & girls.

Register here: buff.ly/4ci4A67

#GenderEquality #EndVAWG

Happening tomorrow, Wednesday @ 10amPT/1pmET! Register here: buff.ly/4cdkPRQ

With 10% of women & girls experiencing #endometriosis , it is one of the most common chronic pain conditions in females. Join our webinar on Wednesday to learn about the sex, gender & equity factors affecting chronic pain: buff.ly/4ci4Jqb

#EndometriosisAwarenessMonth

Don't forget to register for our webinar on Women's Chronic Pain and Prescription Opioid Use happening next Wednesday! We will share new resources designed for women and service providers & discuss recommendations for policy & practice.

Register here: buff.ly/3TB7hIC

We are thrilled to share upcoming webinars! To sign up for the Women's Chronic Pain & Prescription Opioids webinar, click here: bit.ly/49tK2Wt. For the Communicating Equality webinar, register here: bit.ly/4bUB721 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #InvestinWomen

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, our latest blog celebrates the impressive contribution of Margaret Leslie to women's health, through her leadership of the Breaking the Cycle program for 3+ decades. Read 📖 or listen 🎧 to the blog here: fasdprevention.wordpress.com/2024/03/06/cel…

#IWD

Hear from our Senior Investigator, Dr. Lorraine Greaves, on how tobacco & nicotine have unique impacts on women: bit.ly/47ZTRtG

For more information on women & tobacco, check out this new fact sheet created with #INWAT : bit.ly/3UqvXo9

The types of #HeartDisease can be different for women than men.

To learn more about the various types visit WearRedCanada.ca and join us on Feb 13 to raise awareness about #WomensHeartHealth .

#HerHeartMatters #WearRedCanada

Yesterday was International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We celebrate the #WomenInScience behind the #WomensHealth topics being addressed as part of the #NWHRI , & all those working to advance sex & gender science for women’s health #equity .

Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. This infographic describes a trauma-informed approach to care: bit.ly/3w2mF7I We're excited to learn more at the virtual conference hosted by EndFGMCanada this week. #HerVoiceMatters #EndFGM

Our latest blog post highlights books about #recovery from women’s perspectives. These books offer insight into the gendered challenges women face in recovery & offer practical advice for women who want to stop drinking. Read 📖 or listen 🎧 here: bit.ly/3UkVIWE