Join Calgary Health Foundation, the University of Calgary’s O’Brien Institute for Public Health, and the Sex, Gender, and Women’s Health Research Hub for the second annual Women’s Health Symposium on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Central Library. Celebrate International Women’s Day with expert talks on key women’s health topics, interactive exhibitor booths, and a free bagged lunch for the first 150 attendees.
This FREE event is open to everyone, all ages, and all backgrounds. Come for the sessions that spark your interest and bring a friend! We can’t wait to see you there.
Eight informative sessions to watch out for!
Lana Bentley – Women’s Centre of Calgary
Dr. Laura Hinz – Osteoporosis
Dr. Leigh Gabel – Exercise for Midlife and Beyond
Alana Devlin – Pelvic Floor Health
Justine Blanchet and Michelle Pilz – Reproductive Health Privacy
Dr. Jennifer Gordon – Premenstrual Disorders
Dr. Sara Binder – ADHD in Women
Dr. Shafeena Premji – Menopause & Hormonal Health
These sessions will be followed by a special documentary screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause. Building on the global success of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, the award-winning team is returning with a powerful prequel on perimenopause. Watch the trailer here.
This will be followed by a 20-minute Q&A with an expert panel including Dr. Erin Brennand, OBGYN Department Head, and founder of the Sex, Gender, and Women’s Health Research Hub.
Learn more:
https://www.calgaryhealthfoundation.ca/events/womens-health-symposium-2026/
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