A Lifetime of Care: Rethinking Chronic Illness in Women's Health | May 5, 2026

On May 5, 2026, the Economic Club of Canada hosted “A Lifetime of Care: Rethinking Chronic Illness in Women’s Health,” a panel examining how Canada’s health system can improve outcomes for women living with chronic conditions. The discussion highlighted how chronic illness in women is often tied to missed prevention opportunities, the role of menopause in long-term health, and persistent research gaps that limit evidence-informed care. Panelists emphasized the need to treat women’s health as a core priority, supported by better data, equitable access, and a more coordinated national approach.SpeakersDr. Vivien Brown, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, MSCP, Family Physician and Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Dr. Grace L. Chua, FRCPC, FACC, Cardiologist, Mackenzie Health Dr. Paula Rochon, MPH, FRCPC, Director of Research, Weston and O’Born Centre for Mature Women’s Health, Sinai Health Derek Sham, Founder and CEO, Cosm Medical Dr. Woganee Filate, MHSc, FRCPC, MSCP, Co-Founder and CEO, Lume Women + Health (Moderator)*The views expressed on the Economic Club of Canada platform are not that of the Economic Club or its affiliates but of the speakers alone and the organizations they represent*