Women and Children's Health Research Institute

Join Lewis Cardinal, Dr. Tibetha Kemble (Stonechild) and Dr. Grant Bruno for a conversation about how responsibility, humility and sacred relationality can reshape research systems, governance and community engagement. June 12, noon to 1 p.m., Indigenous Learning Space, Sperber Library, Kipnes Academy.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pnqOenmlexM9mceEqHkYCWB4WE42SwzCSCn6Y_k44Ig/viewform?edit_requested=true

For PhD nursing student Kathleen Shearer, WCHRI represents something simple and powerful: opportunity. From parent and patient partner to researcher, her journey reflects the importance of including families in shaping the care and research meant for them.

Read Kathleen's story: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/giving/why-give/impact-stories/wchri/a-full-circle-journey.html

New research hub will help conserve Canada’s vital grasslands A research hub being established at the University of Alberta will help conserve Canada’s grasslands, which are vital to the environment.

For Dana Nagel, partnering with WCHRI-supported researchers has helped transform her family’s experience with health care. From navigating her son Cameron’s complex medical journey to advocating for more compassionate, child-centred care, her story reflects the importance of listening to children and families in shaping better care for all. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/giving/why-give/impact-stories/wchri/giving-our-children-a-voice.html

Healthier communities start with the health of women and children. Today’s announcement of a $93.5-million gift to the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute is a monumental step toward closing critical gaps in care.

This historic investment supports a unique partnership that allows us to address complex health challenges through a public health lens. By focusing on the intersection of women’s and children’s health, we are building a more resilient and equitable future for our entire community.

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University of Alberta Women and Children's Health Research Institute Stollery Children's Hospital Alberta Women's Health Foundation Alberta Health Services

: Our 2nd annual Luminaries Luncheon, proudly presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative, raised over $250,000 for women’s health research! ✨

Leaders from healthcare, business, philanthropy, and research came together to explore this year’s theme, The Health–Wealth Connection, and heard keynote speaker Rachel Mielke, founder and CEO of Hillberg & Berk, share how personal health formed the foundation for lasting impact 🤍

Thank you to our sponsors, guests, volunteers, and donors for helping light the way from lab to life 🤍

🔗 Read more here: https://www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/research/post/luminaries-raises-over-250k-for-women-s-health-research

Women and Children's Health Research Institute

Christina Rinaldi, a WCHRI member, breaks down how children’s content and screen time have changed and what it could mean for kids’ development.

Listen here:
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-52-radio-active/clip/16205306-how-childrens-content-changed

Valerie Carson says PLAYshop is a physical literacy program to give parents the knowledge and support they need to play actively with their children.

Watch on CTV:

How kids can be more active with their parents University of Alberta professor Valerie Carson joins Corey to talk about how children and their parents can play more together.