Dr. Paula Rochon – vice-president of research, Women’s College Hospital and professor at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation and the faculty of medicine – was elected as a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. The fellowship recognizes Dr. Rochon’s contribution of pharmaco-epidemiologic research to examine patterns of adverse drug events and to explore the impacts of drug therapies commonly prescribed to older adults.
In September, Women’s Health Matters spoke with Dr. Janice Du Mont, a scientist in the Violence and Health Research Program at Women’s College Research Institute, about abusive relationships, and the different types of abuse that occur within intimate relationships.
Dr. Paula Rochon spoke with CBC Radio about Women’s Xchange and broadening the reach of healthcare. Click here to listen to the interview.
People have raised their voice with Avril Lavigne and Women’s College Hospital this summer. Click here to read more about the campaign.
WCH board member Mina Mawani was profiled on the cover of South Asian Generation Next. Click here to read the article.
The Association of Volunteers is hosting its most significant fundraising event of the year! The 2nd Annual Theatre Night VENUS IN FUR will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Let your family, friends and colleagues know and join us for this entertaining evening filled with laughter and fun. Tickets are on sale now at the WCH information desk. Click here for more information. We hope to see you and your friends there!