/CNW/ - As part of its unwavering commitment to advancing children s rights and girls equality, Plan International Canada continues to connect young women.
Funds raised will support the health, wellness, and safety programs at Black CAP, Casey House, Rainbow Railroad and Women s College Hospital Foundation.
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Alberta takes lead role in Canada-wide initiative to raise awareness, funds for women’s health research
Women make up roughly half the population and have given birth to everyone, yet have remained largely excluded from medical research and drug trials, according to Sharlene Rutherford, president and CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation (RAHF).
“We know it can take 17 years for medical research to filter down to clinical practice, and women have only been included in trials for the past 20 years,” she said. “Dedicated research and increased funding are both needed in order for women’s health to catch up.”
/CNW/ - Sun Life is donating $100,000 to The Emily Stowe Society at Women s College Hospital Foundation to empower and support underrepresented communities..