The 2025 Black Women’s Healthcare Summit has concluded. Thank you to everyone for an inpiring evening of action, education and allyship. Sign up for our mailing list and be the first to hear about future events!
The 2025 Black Women’s Healthcare Summit has concluded. Thank you to everyone for an inpiring evening of action, education and allyship. Sign up for our mailing list and be the first to hear about future events!
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Did you know that Black women tend to reach menopause earlier and experience more severe symptoms compared to White women?
Join us as we demystify perimenopause & menopause with a focus on managing symptoms and treatment options, including hormone therapy. We will also dig into how the different stages of menopause can impact a wide range of health and lifestyle areas.
Aimed at empowering Black women with health and wellness information tailored specifically to them, our experts are diving deep into chronic disease prevention, healthy living & self-advocacy. We will explore the interconnections between cancer prevention and screening, mental health and wellness, access and health system navigation and how to be your own health champion.
Ticket holders will receive access to an evening of education and networking. Health experts will take a deep dive into systemic inequities within healthcare and provide insightful information that directly impacts Black women’s journeys throughout the healthcare system. With each ticket, you will also receive:
Important check-in information:
You will receive your electronic ticket via email one week prior to the event. If you purchased tickets for guests and provided their email addresses, their ticket will be sent directly to them. Registration will open at 5:15 p.m. on the day of the event.
For all other inquiries, please contact bwhs@wchospital.ca.
5:15 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
Registration & coat check
Light refreshments served
6:00 p.m.
Event begins
Introduction and welcome remarks
6:10 p.m.
Panel 1
More Than Hot Gossip:
The facts about menopause and Black women
Dr. Candice Todd
Sandra Robinson
Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe
Olivia Drodge
7:10 p.m.
Reception & Networking
Food and beverage will be served
8:15 p.m.
Panel 2
Prevention is Power:
Advocacy, access and action
Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey
Dr. Aisha Lofters
Keisha Greene
9:15 p.m.
Closing remarks & draw for door prizes
9:30 p.m.
Event concludes
