Let’s help new mom physicians (and their patients) to breastfeed
Tuesday, August 7th, 2018Reading time: 5:30 mins Physicians know the importance of breastfeeding. But what happens to new-mom physicians? How easy is it for them to take their own advice? The Canadian Infant … Read more
Open Letter to Canada Officials Regarding the Separation of Immigrant and Refugee Families
Friday, July 20th, 2018The Federation of Medical Women of Canada has added their signature to this open letter to Canadian officials regarding the separation of immigrant and refugee children from their parents at … Read more
Physicians Can and Must Do Better
Saturday, June 23rd, 2018FMWC Statement on Gender Harassment and Sexual Violence in Medicine Over the last year, the #MeToo movement has exploded into #MeTooMedicine and #ScienceToo. It has exposed the prevalence of gender … Read more
Participation, Protection, Prevention: The United Nations Security Council Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Friday, June 8th, 2018Reading time: 7:00 mins In May, the Ottawa FMWC Branch was invited to a dinner in the Parliamentary Dining Room hosted by Independent Senator Marilou McPhedran. It was an educational … Read more
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