Black Women's Healthcare Summit Presented by Scotiabank

THE 2025
BLACK WOMEN'S
HEALTHCARE SUMMIT

RETURNS
OCTOBER 29, 2025

400 Attendees

450 Attendees

7 Experts

2 Panels

1 Transformative evening

AN EVENING OF IMPACT

Join us on October 29, 2025, for an inspiring evening of connection, education and empowerment at Women's College Hospital's fifth annual Black Women’s Healthcare Summit.

 

This year’s summit will shine a light on the critical gaps in Black women’s health – focusing on prevention, healthy living and menopause – while addressing the complex ways race, gender and health intersect to shape healthcare experiences and outcomes.

 

The summit is a space for learning and for change, bringing together advocates, allies and community leaders committed to advancing the health and well-being of Black women, their families and their communities.

 

Together, we can confront systemic disparities and drive meaningful change in healthcare – for Black women and for all.

Meet Our Moderator

Tashauna Reid - Senior Reporter, CBC News

Returning for a second year as emcee and moderator, Tashauna Reid is a senior reporter who covers the latest in health for CBC News. Her focus is on stories that impact the lives of Canadians and delivering the information they need to lead healthier and better lives. Tashauna is a regular contributor to CBC's The National, CBC News Network and CBC Radio. Since 2009, she has been working on-camera and behind the scenes at Canada’s public broadcaster.

Meet Our Panelists

Renee Beach

Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey

Acting Medical Officer of Health, City of Toronto

Dr. Aisha Lofters

Family Physician at Women's College Hospital, Associate Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine at U of t, Scientist, WCRI
Renee Beach

Keisha Greene

Registered Psychotherapist at Women's College Hospital
Dr. Sheila Wajayasinghe

Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe

Medical Lead for Primary Care Outreach at Women's College Hospital, Family Medicine Doctor with menopause expertise
Olivia Drodge

Olivia Drodge

Pelvic Health Physiotherapist at Women’s College Hospital & TAPMI, PhD student at U of T
Dr. Candice Todd

Dr. Candice Todd

Neuroligist at Women's College Hospital with a headache focus in Black women

Sandra Robinson

Sandra Robinson

Director of Perioperative Services at Women's College Hospital

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The Black Women’s Healthcare Summit will return later this year! 

Our website is being updated, but we are excited to share information about the 2025 summit including panel topics, panelists, our emcee & moderator announcement and more! Check back often for updates.

Questions? Email bwhs@wchospital.ca

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