Health Care Forum 2024 Presented by Pacific Blue Cross

Women over 40 represent a quarter of the workforce in British Columbia, with the fastest-growing segment being those aged 45 to 55 – the time when most women reach menopause and are advancing in their careers and taking on leadership roles. However, many midlife women report significant impacts on their work productivity and participation due to untreated symptoms associated with perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. They respond by adjusting work schedules, reducing hours, missing days – or leaving the workforce entirely.

If you're a business leader or advisor interested in exploring ways employers can better support midlife women to retain their invaluable knowledge, skills and expertise, this discussion is for you. We'll also delve into the findings of the HER-BC Study, where experts will share research findings on common experiences of people going through menopause-related transitions to better understand barriers to care, impacts on work and caregiving and influences on mental health, daily living and quality of life. Join us for a practical and engaging discussion to learn about evidence-based solutions tailored to help women thrive in the workplace during midlife.

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Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Jen Gunter
Canadian OB-GYN & Women's Health Advocate

Moderator

Mi-Jung Lee
Investigative Journalist and Anchor
CTV News at Six

Dr. Marina Adshade

Assistant Professor of Teaching, Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia

Dr. Lori Brotto

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, Canadian Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health and Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute

The panel will discuss how employers can better support midlife women, ensuring their invaluable knowledge, skills, and expertise are retained. The discussion will also offer evidence-based and lived-experience solutions to help women thrive in the workplace during this crucial stage of life.

Dr. Marina Adshade

Assistant Professor of Teaching, Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia

Dr. Lori Brotto

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, Canadian Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health and Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute

Lani deHek

Senior Safety, Ability and Wellness Specialist, BC Nurses' Union

Dr. Unjali Malhotra

Menopause Specialist, Medical Officer, Women's Health at First Nations Health Authority

Shirley Weir

Founder, Menopause Chicks

Moderator

Sarah Hoffman

President & CEO, Pacific Blue Cross 

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