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Vital Talks

Vital Talks is a national seminar series spotlighting the science shaping better care for women in Canada.

Each event brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience to translate credible evidence into clear guidance for patients, providers, and policymakers.

Sessions focus on what the evidence shows (and what it doesn't), practical steps women can take now, and the system changes needed to close gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

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Upcoming Events

Thu · May 14, 2026 · 6–8 PM ET
The Health & Wealth Imperative — May 14, 2026 Vital Talks event poster

The Health & Wealth Imperative: Investing in Women to Power the Economy

Across Canada, too many women are navigating health challenges that are manageable — but not being managed. This Vital Talks event explores the connections between women's health, workforce participation, and economic outcomes — and the potential to unlock $37 billion annually for Canada's economy by 2040.

Panel discussion begins at 6:20 PM ET. Bilingual event.

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Speakers

  • Helena PaganoExecutive Vice President, Chief People and Culture Officer, Sun Life
  • Jo-Anne RyanVice President, Philanthropic Advisory Services, TD Wealth
  • Aimee DebowFounder, Menovate
  • Erin GriffithsExecutive Vice President, Global Wealth Solutions, Scotiabank; Executive Sponsor, The Scotiabank Women Initiative
  • Louisa GrecoSenior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Moderator

  • Amy FloodExecutive Director, WHCC

Past Events

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Wed · Mar 11, 2026 · 1–3 PM ET
Beyond the Cycle Vital Talks event — speakers on stage

Beyond the Cycle: Lifelong Hormonal Health

Presented by Vichy Laboratoires, this Vital Talks session explored how hormonal patterns — including menstrual cycles — shape women's health across the lifespan. From adolescence through menopause and beyond, hormones influence cardiovascular health, metabolism, skin biology, and overall well-being.

The discussion examined how menstrual and hormonal signals can offer early insight into broader health issues, why these signals are still often misunderstood or dismissed, and how research, clinical care, and better tools can improve care at every stage of life.

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Speakers

  • Dr. Stella DaskalopoulouProfessor, Department of Medicine, McGill University; Program Co-Leader, Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan, MUHC
  • Zeba KhanDoctoral researcher, Women's Health Research Institute, UBC — adolescent period pain, menstrual health care access, and menstrual equity
  • Dr. Olexandra KoshkinaEndocrinologist, Women's College Hospital; Assistant Professor, Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of Toronto
  • Dr. Meghan PikeSolid Tumor Program Lead, IWK Health; Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Dalhousie University; Creator of the WeThrive App
  • Alexandra RichardMedical Communications Manager, Vichy Laboratoires

Moderator

  • Amy FloodExecutive Director, WHCC

Partners

  • Vichy LaboratoiresPresenting Partner
  • Healthing.caMedia Partner

Event Partners

  • Vichy Laboratoires
  • Healthing.ca
Wed · Oct 29, 2025 · 1–3 PM ET
Elevating the Standard of Menopause Care Vital Talks event — panel on stage

Elevating the Standard of Menopause Care

Presented by the Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health™, with support from Vichy Laboratoires, Organon, Hologic, and Healthing.ca, the session explored how understanding of menopause has evolved and what women should know now — from recognizing symptoms and navigating care to evidence-based treatment options and what's ahead in research — plus practical supports women are using today.

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Speakers

  • Nneka EzurikePharmacist and pharmacy owner; co-founder, Black Pharmacy Professionals of Canada; board member, Shoppers Foundation
  • Dr. Iliana LegaEndocrinologist and researcher, Women's College Hospital; Associate Professor, University of Toronto
  • Rachel OllivierWomen's health researcher
  • Shirley WeirSpeaker, author, and menopause advocate; Founder of Menopause Chicks
  • Dr. Nese YukselProfessor Emeritus, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Alberta; President, Canadian Menopause Society

Moderator

  • Sarah MooreHealth and wellness journalist, National Post

Partners

  • Shoppers FoundationPresenting Partner
  • Vichy · Organon · HologicSupporting Partners
  • Healthing.caMedia Partner

Event Partners

  • Shoppers Foundation
  • Vichy Laboratoires
  • Organon
  • Hologic
  • Healthing.ca

Past events

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To watch past events, visit our YouTube channel at the link below.

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With thanks to

Series Partners

Shoppers Foundation

Presenting partner for the menopause-care session.

Vichy Laboratoires

Presenting partner for the hormonal-health session and ongoing supporter of the series.

Organon

Supporting partner across multiple Vital Talks editions.

Hologic Canada

Supporting partner for sessions on screening, prevention, and innovation.

Healthing.ca

Media partner amplifying the series across Canadian audiences.