MUHC Foundation Joins Women’s Health Collective Canada, Bringing National Alliance to Quebec

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation is proud to join Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC) as its newest member, bringing this national alliance to Quebec for the first time. This milestone strengthens WHCC’s commitment to advancing women’s health across Canada while ensuring bilingual representation in the Collective’s mission to drive innovation and equity in care.

With the addition of MUHC Foundation, WHCC grows to five members, further strengthening its ability to support research that has real-world impact. This expansion reinforces WHCC’s commitment to addressing critical gaps in research and healthcare, ensuring women in all regions have access to the care and knowledge they deserve.

"Women’s health research has long been underfunded, and our mission is to change that by uniting the power of leading health foundations across the country," says Amy Flood, Executive Director, WHCC. "With the MUHC Foundation joining our alliance, we are now better positioned than ever to engage communities, researchers, and corporate partners in both English and French, ensuring that women's health remains a national priority."

The MUHC Foundation is dedicated to supporting life-changing medical research and care, with a strong focus on women’s health, at one of Canada’s top academic health institutions and Quebec’s largest research hospital. By joining WHCC, the MUHC Foundation will contribute its expertise and resources to advocate for greater equity in women’s health research and funding.

"We are thrilled to join WHCC and to bring the voice of Quebec into this vital national conversation," says Marie-Hélène Laramée, President & CEO, MUHC Foundation. "Women’s health issues know no borders, and by working together, we can ensure that every woman, no matter where she lives, benefits from the latest advancements in research and care."