Women's health highlighted at Calgary symposium during International Women's Day weekend

The Calgary Health Foundation and partners are hosting the 2026 Women's Health Symposium on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Calgary Central Library, featuring expert talks, interactive booths, and a perimenopause documentary screening.

The Calgary Health Foundation and partners are hosting the 2026 Women's Health Symposium on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Calgary Central Library. The event is the second edition of last year's inaugural symposium and is timed for the International Women's Day weekend. Organizers say the symposium aims to spotlight the breadth of women's health challenges, showcase experts, and support fundraising priorities. The day includes expert talks, interactive booths, and a documentary screening on perimenopause. Key details: - Date and location: Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Calgary Central Library (800 3 St SE), doors open at 9:00 AM; program runs roughly 9:30 AM to 4:15 PM. - Hosts and partners: Calgary Health Foundation in partnership with the University of Calgary's O'Brien Institute, Calgary Public Library, and the Sex, Gender and Women's Health Research Hub. - Program content: Eight educational sessions are scheduled, covering topics such as osteoporosis, exercise in midlife, pelvic floor health, reproductive health privacy, premenstrual disorders (including PMDD), ADHD in women, and menopause and hormonal health. - Documentary and Q&A: The day concludes with a screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause Perimenopause, followed by a 20-minute panel Q&A with women's health experts. - Access and extras: The event is free and open to the public, and a free bagged lunch will be offered to the first 150 attendees. Summary: The symposium is presented as a public-facing effort to raise awareness of ongoing gaps in women's healthcare and to spotlight current work in the field, including recent initiatives such as the Suncor Women's Health Centre announced in February 2026. The event will run through the day on March 7 and concludes with the documentary screening and expert panel Q&A.