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Menopause Foundation of Canada
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MFC is a national non-profit advocacy organization created to raise awareness of the impact of menopause on women and society with a mission is to eliminate the social stigma and taboos associated with menopause. www.MenopauseFoundationCanada.ca
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Great @theglobeandmail.com event, Women’s Health: Bridging the Gaps in Knowledge and Care

MFC President & Co-founder, Janet Ko joined Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, Dr. Kelsey Mills, Cori Lawson Roberts, moderated by Kristy Kirkup. Honoured to hear from The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health.
November 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Today on #WorldMenopauseDay we recognize the growing menopause movement across Canada. Thank you to everyone driving change!

Explore free evidence-based resources at www.MenopauseFoundationCanada.ca

#MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery
October 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Happening today! Menopause Illuminated: Take Charge of the Menopause Transition, a conversation with leading Canadian menopause expert, Dr. Michelle Jacobson.
#WomensHealth #Webinar #Perimenopause
October 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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This #WorldMenopauseMonth, the Menopause Foundation of Canada launches free, expert-backed resources to support women at every menopause stage, including 2 webinars and an updated to our symptom tracker. Visit MenopauseFoundationCanada.ca
#MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery #Perimenopause
October 6, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Dr. Michelle Jacobson, in convo with Janet Ko, President & Co-founder of @menopausefoundationcanada.ca, covering the science, the symptoms and all the supports available. Thursday, Oct 16, 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm EST bit.ly/3K14zKj #WorldMenopauseMonth2026 #MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery
Take Charge of the Menopause Transition - The Menopause Foundation of Canada
Menopause Illuminated™ Navigating Menopause webinar broadcast live on May 14, 2025 by the Menopause Foundation of Canada
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September 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Join our free virtual panel discussion on creating a #MenopauseInclusiveWorkplace. Top Canadian HR leaders will explore what's working well and what more needs to be done. Register bit.ly/MWHWebinar2025
#MenopauseWorksHere
September 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Menopause Foundation of Canada president Janet Ko, discusses gains made in breaking the stigma around menopause & the role employers can have in supporting employees by breaking the menopause knowledge gap. #MenopauseWorksHere globalnews.ca/video/114045...
September 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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An all too rare article exploring diverse experiences of #perimenopause and #menopause
#BeyondTheSurface #MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery
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Magazine cover of "Beyond the Surface", Issue 2. 3 beautiful smiling middle aged women of diverse backgrounds. Headline of "The Change Isn't Universal: Menopause and Ethnicity" Authors Josheil Boparai, Kathy Chan and Jessica Canning
September 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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"Rethinking Menopause for the Health of Women and the Future of Our Economy", an op ed by the Menopause Foundation of Canada's Janet Ko for TheFutureEconomy

Read it here article:
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#ElbowsUp #MenopauseWorksHere #Perimenopause
TheFutureEconomy.ca Defining Canada's Future Economy. Title: Rethinking Menopause for the Health of Women and the Future of Our Economy. Subhead: Menopause is a natural life stage, but Canada's lack of awareness, healthcare support, and workplace accommodations is costing women their health, careers, and the economy billions each year. Photo of Janet Ko, President and Co-Founder, Menopause Foundation of Canada
August 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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"Companies like IKEA, L’Oreal, BMO, PWC and Sun Life are taking...steps to tackle this issue by engaging with resources like the @menopausefoundationcanada.ca's #MenopauseWorksHere campaign, which includes a free menopause-inclusive workplace playbook and a 5-step action plan."
Lack of menopause awareness, support leaves some women ‘blindsided’ at work
A recent study showed that many women have difficulty managing menopause symptoms at work, but companies can take steps to better support employees
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July 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Exciting news! A new Complex Menopause Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre offering in person & #VirtualCare This is a wonderful step forward for #Perimenopause & #Menopause care in B.C. Great to see this @josieosborne.bsky.social! Kudos to all involved!
#EquitableHealthCare #WomensHealth
josieosborne.bsky.social Josie Osborne 🇨🇦 @josieosborne.bsky.social · Jul 5
Women and gender-diverse people face unique health challenges that are often overlooked – like #menopause. That’s why the new Complex Menopause Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital is such a welcome step towards advancing more compassionate care, right here in B.C. (1/2) @j-blatherwick-mla.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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We brought viewer questions about menopause to Dr. Shafeena Premji, a menopause specialist, during our Menopause Illuminated™ webinar on #NavigatingMenopause Watch the full webinar: menopausefoundationcanada.ca/navigating-m...

#MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery #MenopauseIlluminated #perimenopause
June 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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We are very excited about the 1st ever (draft) perimenopause/menopause quality standard from Ontario Health. Check it out at www.hqontario.ca/Evidence-to-... It is open for feedback until May 28th!

Thank you Ontario Health! #MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery #EvidenceBasedCare
May 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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It's time to end the stigma associated with menopause. Here’s how
It's time to end the stigma associated with menopause. Here’s how
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April 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Is #menopause changing your body shape? Considering that weight gain is so common, its absence in this current menopause discourse only reinforces feelings of shame and isolation, by Sue Carter www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-... via @theglobeandmail.com
Is menopause changing your body shape? 4 tips for navigating weight gain
Considering that weight gain is so common, its absence in this current menopause discourse only reinforces feelings of shame and isolation
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April 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Join the #MenopauseIlluminated webinar with Dr. Shafeena Premji & Janet Ko on #NavigatingMenopause Wed., May 14 @ 6:30 pm EST

Register: menopausefoundationcanada.ca/navigating-m...

#MenopauseShouldntBeAMystery #FreeWebinar #WomensHealth #Menopause
Menopause IlluminatedTM logo. Expert Insights, Real Talk. Topic: Navigating Menopause. May 14, 2025, 6;40 - 7:30 p.m. EST. Dr. Shafeena Premji in conversation with Janet Ko. Free webinar! Register now. Presented by Menopause Foundation of Canada. Proudly sponsored by Astellas.
April 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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"Women must advocate for themselves. They really have to legitimatize their symptoms and the way that they're feeling," says @trishbarbato.bsky.social (@menopausefoundationcanada.ca), warning about the pseudoscience and advice directed toward menopausal women. At 8/11pm with @namshine.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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After years of suffering alone, more women are sharing menopause symptoms and treatments. @namshine.bsky.social spoke with Dr. Wendy Wolfman (@sinaihealth.bsky.social @uoftobgyn.bsky.social), @trishbarbato.bsky.social (@menopausefoundationcanada.ca) & @cfrangou.bsky.social (@uoftdlsph.bsky.social)
What You Need to Know About Menopause | The Agenda
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March 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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This week in NY, Menopause Foundation of Canada honoured to receive a 2025 Breakout Program Award from Catalyst Inc. for the #MenopauseWorksHere campaign, in partnership with Sun Life, the first organization to sign onto the campaign. Story:
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Award Presented for Menopause Works Here™ Campaign - The Menopause Foundation of Canada
Menopause Foundation of Canada received a 2025 Breakout Program Award in New York from Catalyst Inc. for the Menopause Works Here™ campaign
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March 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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The Menopause Foundation of Canada celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”. We are committed to advocating for the support women need in their menopausal years. #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #StrengthInEveryStory
We are committed to advocating for the support women need in their menopausal years. Photos (head shots) of 12 diverse mid-life women.
March 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Join Janet Ko, President & Co-founder of @menopausefoundationcanada.ca at The Conference Board of Canada’s #BWC25, co-presenting on “Beyond Benefits: Fostering Menopause Inclusivity in the Workforce”.

Virtual, March 18-20. Use BWC25PROMO225 to save bit.ly/3UIk1hM #MenopauseWorksHere
March 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Janet Ko, President & Co-founder of MFC will be joining Dr. Wendy Wolfman @sinaihealth.bsky.social, Dr Sheila Wijayasinghe & moderator Melissa Grelo for a #HealthCare #LeadershipDiscussion on #Menopause March 5.
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Life Beyond Stigma: Elevating the Voices of Women Experiencing Menopause
February 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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What do you need to know about menopause in the workplace and the financial cost of menopause? Great overview in this segment with Bruce Sellery, built on a conversation with @menopausefoundationcanada.ca's co-founder Trish Barbato. #MenopauseWorksHere
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January 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Menopause will be experienced by half of humanity, but it has rarely been a priority for health systems or research

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Menopause research is globally underfunded. It’s time to change that
Nature asked the world’s largest health-research funders what they are doing to study a life stage experienced by half of humanity. Here is what some of them told us.
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January 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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We’re thrilled that MFC's Menopause Works Here™ campaign has been named by Catalyst as one of the 1st recipients in the 🌏of its #BreakoutProgramAward. We’re delighted this award also recognizes Sun Life Canada as the 1st org to sign on to the campaign. #MenopauseWorksHere #MenopauseAtWork #DEI
Catalyst Award for Breakout Program 2025
News release: MFC's Menopause Works Here campaign has won a 2025 Breakout Program Award from Catalyst Inc.
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January 16, 2025 at 12:50 AM