Presented by Alberta Blue Cross and hosted by the Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society, our Between Us talks focus on providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for sharing expert knowledge and discussing important women's health topics.
Between Us: Exploring The Mind & Body
What's Coming Up
Did you know that about 1.3 million Canadians have risky cancer genes, but more than 90% are not aware of their risk?
Join us for the April session of Between Us to learn more about hereditary cancers straight from Dr. Kelly Dabbs who serves patients of the Allard Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, the only clinic of its kind in Alberta, dedicated to serving patients and families faced with these risky genes.
Learn about the risk assessment and surveillance services the clinic provides to families who are at high risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer. Ask questions about diagnosis, care options and more.
Past Events
Between Us: An Interactive Talk on Sleep and Sleep-Related Challenges
Sleep is the investment for the energy you need tomorrow! When sleep is interrupted or inconsistent on a regular basis simple tasks can feel challenging, communication with others can be strained, and life can just feel hard to deal with.
Watch below as we discuss all things sleep with presentations from two sleep-related experts. Researcher Dr. Silvia Pagliardini shares her knowledge on the effects of sex hormones on breathing and what this means for women in perimenopausal and menopausal stages of life and Registered Psychologist Vanessa Colombina provides a multi-disciplinary view highlighting information and actionable takeaways that women facing insomnia or other sleep challenges can use in their daily lives.
Knowledge is power and sleep is critical to wellness. Watch below to learn more!
Between Us: An Interactive Talk on Women's Heart Health
A special Between Us hosted during Heart Month focused on women's heart health, featuring Dr. Colleen Norris, the current Cavarzan Chair in Mature Women's Health Research.
Learn about the research being undertaken by Dr. Norris to address the gaps that exist in women's heart health research and what you need to know to advocate for your own heart health in the future.
Between Us: An Interactive Talk on Women's Pelvic Health
It is likely you or someone you know is affected yet may be too embarrassed to say something. In this presentation from January 30, 2024, we hear from Dr. May Sanaee, a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women's Urogynecology Clinic.
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Between Us: An Interactive Talk on Infertility
This intimate and honest conversation on November 23, 2023 featured presentations by Dr. Ariana Daniel from the Alberta Reproductive Centre and registered psychologist Caroline E. Andersen.
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Between Us: An Interactive Talk on Urinary Tract Infections
In this candid presentation on October 19, 2023, Dr. Shazma Mithani shared information on identification, detection, and treatment of urinary tract infections, or UTIs.
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All Between Us lectures are currently in a virtual format. These events are free of charge, but donations are welcome and appreciated.
Video will be posted here in the days following each event.
Between Us: Exploring The Mind & Body is a collaborative and interactive lecture series started to create a sense of community between women and make space to explore women’s focused wellness (a mandate of Alberta Blue Cross), while supporting (fundraising and advocating for) the special place of hope and healing in our community, the Lois Hole Hospital for Women (the mandate of the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society).