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Through the generations menopause has largely been a taboo topic, leaving countless women to go through the transition on their own. As menopause continues to come out of the shadows, more conversations are taking place among women, workplaces, health care providers and society at large. Even so, misperceptions, information gaps and stereotypes persist.
On World Menopause Day, join us for a free webcast aimed at providing women and those who support them with insights on menopause and perimenopause, along with advice and resources to ease the transition at home and at work.
Registration closes at 12:00 P.M. on October 18, 2023. For assistance, please contact marketing@globeandmail.com.
Shirley Weir
Founder, Menopause Chicks
Dr. Shafeena Premji
Medical Director/Owner - Mahogany Medical Clinic/ The Village Medical
Janet Ko
President and Co-Founder, The Menopause Foundation of Canada
Shawna O'Hearn
Director, Office of Community Partnerships & Global Health, Dalhousie University
Déjà Leonard
Contributor, The Globe and Mail
As menopause continues to come out of the shadows, more conversations are taking place among women, employers, health care providers and society at large. Even so, misperceptions, information gaps and stereotypes persist. This panel will provide women and those who support them with insights on menopause and perimenopause, along with advice and resources to ease the transition at home and at work.
Founded in 1931 by Dr. Haller, Vichy Laboratoires has been dedicated to caring for sensitive skin throughout all stages of life. Today, the brand is recommended by over 50,000 dermatologists worldwide. Our cutting-edge exposome science delves into the effects of hormones on the skin during crucial life phases, such as puberty and menopause. As a skincare partner, Vichy Laboratoires aspires to make a meaningful impact on women's well-being that transcends product solutions. We adopt a holistic approach to menopause, supporting women on their hormonal journeys. This commitment has led us to collaborate closely with experts, healthcare professionals, and thought leaders in this field, with the goal of enhancing menopausal care. Our mission extends to educating women and offering assistance during this significant transition in their lives.
For more information, visit www.vichy.ca.
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 45,800 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. Novo Nordisk’s Canadian head office is in Mississauga, Ontario.
For more information, visit novonordisk.ca, or find us on Twitter: @NovoNordiskCA.
Desjardins Insurance offers a wide range of flexible life insurance, health insurance and retirement savings products and services. It is one of the top life insurance companies in Canada and a member of Desjardins Group, the leading cooperative financial group in Canada.
Desjardins Insurance believes that a work environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion is more than an asset—it's a necessity. That's why it is committed to welcoming each person and accepting them for who they are, learning from our differences, celebrating those differences and guaranteeing everyone the same treatment. In keeping with that commitment, Desjardins Insurance’s solutions evolve along with the changing needs of Canadians.
Learn more at desjardinslifeinsurance.com/group-insurance.
For almost 60 years, OMERS has humbly served as the steward and guardian of the retirement income of more than half a million active, deferred and retired municipal employees from communities across Ontario.
For more information, visit www.omers.com.
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets, with a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service, including aircraft configured for defense missions.
Bombardier continues to develop a diverse workforce, building on the four pillars of its Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy: lead, attract, include and develop. This is done through initiatives such as the Women@Bombardier Forum and its affinity groups, which organize awareness-raising and outreach activities for Bombardier team members, as well as other forums that aim to formalize and promote diversity throughout the company. To learn more about the initiatives Bombardier is undertaking to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, we invite you to read our latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.
Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and advisory firm providing accounting, audit, tax and advisory services to private and public organizations. We help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Grant Thornton LLP is a Canadian member of Grant Thornton International Ltd, whose member and correspondent firms operate in over 130 countries worldwide.
For more information, visit Grant Thornton LLP.
Shirley Weir introduces herself as a Menopause Chick. Now 56, her perimenopause journey began in her 40s. Sleep deprivation, brain fog, anxiety & depression led Shirley to her doctor’s office, the book store and “Dr. Google,” but she was left feeling confused, overwhelmed and alone.
In 2012, Shirley launched MenopauseChicks.com onto the world stage to empower women to get curious about their hormone health—and with an important reminder that we all deserve to FEEL AMAZING!
With an audience of over 300K, she moderates a very active private online community regarded as the “go-to” place for reliable, evidence-based women’s midlife health information. Shirley's research shows 77% of women have health questions, and she has made it her personal mission to ensure 100% of women have access to quality answers.
Shirley is a three-time author, podcast host, TedX Speaker, women’s health advocate, has tweeted for Oprah and speaks regularly to media. But her proudest accomplishment is when her members tell her they have finally put their own name at the TOP of the to-do list.
Shirley studies with the North American Menopause Society, the International Menopause Society and she holds a certificate in Peer Counselling from the University of British Columbia and a Communications degree from Wilfred Laurier. She lives in Port Moody, British Columbia and is mom to two young adults and one golden doodle.
Dr Shafeena Premji is a fellow of the Canadian College of Family Physicians and holds a fellowship in Women's Health. She is the founder/director of two clinics - Mahogany Medical Clinic and The Village Medical in SE Calgary where she offers prenatal care, women's health consultations, and a menopause clinic. Dr Premji serves on the Board of the Canadian Menopause Society (CMS) and the Medical Advisory Board of the Menopause Foundation of Canada (MFC). She holds a Menopause Society Certification (MSCP) since 2015. Dr Premji is also Top 40 Under 40 recipient with Avenue Magazine for her contribution to access to Women's Health Care in Calgary.
Irene Galea is a business reporter for The Globe and Mail's Report on Business, based in Toronto. Since joining The Globe in 2021, her coverage has included the telecommunications and cannabis industries, personal finance and real estate.
Her enterprise reporting has resulted in an immediate impact to Canadians' access to public information as part of the Rogers-Shaw takeover. As well, it has has highlighted inequality in telecommunications service in Iqaluit; held companies to account for unfulfilled corporate commitments to hire Ukrainian refugees; and shed light on the lasting impact of century-old real estate policies. Irene is part of a team of four Globe journalists reporting on the Black North Initiative CEO Pledge, a five-year commitment made by 400 Canadian CEOs to hire and promote more Black employees. She is a frequent contributor to The Globe's Amplify newsletter, which highlights female voices.
Prior to joining The Globe, Irene reported on business and real estate for the National Post and Financial Post, and wrote for the National Trust for Canada and the Canadian Museums Association. Her short documentary, Balance, was broadcast nationally by CBC as part of the Absolutely Canadian series. Irene has appeared as a guest on news boradcasts and The Globe's podcast to provide analysis of business stories, and as a moderator of live panel discussions.
Irene holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University, where she received the University Medal for her class. She is currently completing a Masters of Building History from the University of Cambridge, with a focus on medieval buildings and the evolution of Toronto's nineteenth-century bank architecture.
Janet Ko is President and Co-Founder of The Menopause Foundation of Canada, a national non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to breaking the silence and the stigma of menopause. Janet had looked forward to menopause as an exciting second act in life. Instead, she was blindsided by a host of symptoms that, at the time, she did not understand were part of the menopause transition. She realized that women – like her– were struggling to find answers and to get help. Many were suffering in silence. Her journey to get support through the health care system and beyond convinced her that menopause was an age and gender equality issue that required urgent attention. Together with co-founder Trish Barbato and a medical advisory board of the country’s top menopause specialists, she launched the Menopause Foundation of Canada to lead a national conversation on menopause and to advocate for concrete action to improve women’s health. The Menopause Foundation of Canada is looking to close the menopause knowledge gap, improve access to menopause care and treatment, and to create menopause inclusive workplaces. Janet has held numerous senior leadership positions in the pharmaceutical, global life sciences and senior living sectors. She has served on the management teams of leading Canadian companies as Senior Vice President, Communications and has led marketing and organizational development functions throughout her career. Janet is dedicated to helping women thrive through their menopausal years and is a passionate speaker and menopause advocate. She is honoured to be one of the top 25 Women of Influence Award recipients for 2023. Janet earned her Masters in Journalism from Western University as well as a Certificate in Organization Development from Queen's University.
Dr. Shawna O’Hearn is the Co-Founder and Director of the Menopause Society of Nova Scotia and the Director of Global Health in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. She holds a PhD in Health Geography from the University of Waterloo where she focused on the experience of perimenopause for Canadian health professionals. Shawna is an Occupational Therapist with additional graduate training in International Development and Corporate Social Responsibility. Shawna has held leadership positions in government, university, and non-government organizations in Canada and abroad. She has worked and lived in the West Indies, India, West and East Africa as well as Nunavut. Her research focuses include women’s health, gender equity, social accountability, community engagement and diversity with an emphasis on qualitative research methodologies.