Ontario - Provincial Chapter

From the Chair

The Women's Health Coalition of Ontario is committed to building a network of women, healthcare providers, business and community leaders committed to improving women’s health throughout Ontario.

Our mission is to drive change, partner broadly and be the undisputed champion and catalyst for improved women’s healthcare in the province. Our vision is to build a better Ontario where women have unbiased diagnosis and treatment, equitable access to services, and improved research surrounding their health.

We are working with partners, stakeholders and patient advocates to advance women's health. We look forward to continuing to partner with women in rural areas, Indigenous women, LGBTQ2S community, as well as other marginalised communities to ensure that all are represented when advocating for women’s health.

Each contribution counts, and I'm thankful everyday for the unwavering dedication of the WHC of Ontario Board members and volunteers.

Together we are making women’s health matter. Contact DirectorsON@TheWHC.ca to learn more.

-Alita Fabiano, Chair

Advocacy Priorities

Menstrual, reproductive and sexual health inequities in healthcare create challenges for women of all ages and stages in life. In order to help individuals navigate and access support in various facets of women’s health, our advocacy work is focused around the following 5 pillars:

Equitable Access - Ensuring women regardless of race, sexual identity, socioeconomic states or geographical location within Ontario have equitable access to healthcare.
Redistribution of Funds - Advocating for how the provincial government allocates their healthcare funds to ensure the perspectives of women are considered
Service Delivery and Efficiency - Establishing that wait times, billing codes, access to specialist care, sharing of patient records and other services are as efficient as possible for both medical practitioners and patients.
Clinical Research - Ensuring health research conducted is focused equally on women’s health experiences.
Improved Digital Health - Assuring that digital healthcare addresses any existing inequities within its technology, as well as supporting more femtech health industries.

Advocacy in Ontario

Women’s Health Week Call for Action by MPP Matt Rae

Board Members

Alita Fabiano, Chair
Brooklyn Mattinson, Government Relations
Julia Chew, Member Experiences
Danica Facca, Northern Relations
Kristen Neagle, Fundraising & Events
Rebecca Dubeau, Youth & Student Engagement
Michael Houlahan, Advocacy & Partnerships

Upcoming Events

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Volunteer Opportunities

Board of Directors - Clinical Resources: Join a team of dynamic professionals on the WHC-Ontario Board of Directors. This role will be the liaison between our industry partners and our patient advocates, working to ensure their voices are heard. This role will work closely with the Chair to influence strategic directions and engage our stakeholders meaningfully. Please contact membership@TheWHC.ca to learn more about volunteering for this role.

Board of Directors - External Communications: Join a team of dynamic professionals on the WHC-Ontario Board of Directors. This role will work closely with the Chair and other members to ensure that our messaging is communicated to stakeholders, as well as government officials, in an impactful way. Additionally, the External Communications Director will be the lead media liaison for the Ontario Chapter. Please contact membership@TheWHC.ca to learn more about volunteering for this role.

The Women's Health Coalition is committed to providing an exceptional volunteer experience by matching volunteer interests with available opportunities. Please complete the WHC Volunteer Form to support your journey to join the movement for women's health.

Businesses Who Care in Ontario

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Patient Ambassador

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