What will it take to close Canada’s women’s health gap? Recorded at the inaugural 2026 National Women’s Health Summit, Dr. Cathy McNally speaks with Dr. Lori Brotto and Amy Flood about the consequences of underfunding women’s health research and how research, education, policy, philanthropy, and advocacy can improve care.
The conversation explores:
- The health and economic costs of gaps in women’s health care
- Access to reliable, evidence-based health information
- Misinformation about women’s health on social media
- Education for health care providers
- Progress in menopause care and continuing gaps in women’s sexual health
- Opportunities for trainees to become involved in women’s health research
Speakers:
- Dr. Cathy McNally, family physician and moderator
- Dr. Lori Brotto, Principal Investigator of the SHAPE Hub
- Amy Flood, Executive Director, Women’s Health Collective Canada
