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    Happy International Women's Day!

    Wednesday, March 08, 2023 01:15 PM Comment(s) By Nav Grewal, PT

    Recognizing Women and Healthcare.

    On International Women's Day, it is important to acknowledge the progress that has been made in women's health in Canada and also recognize the challenges that women still face.


    In recent years, Canada has made significant progress in women's health. The country has implemented policies to improve access to healthcare services for women, including maternal and reproductive health services. In 2019, the Canadian government launched the Women's Health Strategy, which aims to improve the health of women and girls across the country. The strategy focuses on six priority areas: sexual and reproductive health, mental health, chronic health conditions, gender-based violence, health of Indigenous women, and health of diverse women.


    Canada has also made strides in improving access to contraception and abortion services. In 2017, the government announced that it would make Mifegymiso, a medication used for medical abortion, available free of charge to all Canadians with a valid prescription. This decision was a significant step towards improving access to safe and legal abortion services in Canada.


    However, despite these advances, women in Canada still face significant health disparities. Women from marginalized communities, including Indigenous women, women of color, and low-income women, are more likely to experience poor health outcomes. Indigenous women in particular face significant health disparities, including higher rates of chronic diseases, mental health issues, and reproductive health problems.


    Additionally, women in Canada still face significant barriers to accessing healthcare services. Many women live in areas with limited access to healthcare services, and may face long wait times to see a healthcare provider. Women who experience poverty, homelessness, or other forms of marginalization may face additional barriers to accessing healthcare.


    On an international level, women's health remains a significant challenge. Women in many parts of the world face limited access to healthcare services, including maternal and reproductive health services. Women in low-income countries are more likely to die during childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications than women in high-income countries. Women also face significant health risks related to gender-based violence, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.


    On this International Women's Day, it is important to recognize the progress that has been made in women's health in Canada, while also acknowledging the challenges that women still face. Moving forward, it is essential that policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities work together to address the health disparities faced by women in Canada and around the world.


     By prioritizing women, women's health, your pelvic floor, and working to improve access to healthcare services, we can create a world where all women have the opportunity to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

    Nav Grewal, PT