Free access to prescription contraceptives in BC: the journey to make this happen, with Dr. Wendy Norman.

Disclaimer:  The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.  British Columbia took a first step in providing free contraception to women, which would cover oral hormone pills, contraceptive injections, hormonal, and copper intrauterine devices. BC will be investing $119 M over the next three years for it’s new Free Contraception Program, which is great news for women. It took 10 years for this decision, and this was all thanks to efforts made by dedicated people such as Dr. Wendy Norman. Additional Resources SOGC website: www.sogc.org About  Dr. Wendy Norman Dr. Wendy V. Norman, MD, CCFP, FCFP, DTM&H, MHSc, is a Professor in the Department of Family Practice, and an Associate Member in both the School of Population and Public Health, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). In 2021, Dr. Norman received the SOGC Mentorship award and was named a "Woman of Impact" by the Canadian Government. // La Dre Wendy V. Norman, MD, CCFP, FCFP, DTM&H, MHSc, est professeure au département de médecine familiale et membre associée de l'École de santé publique et des populations et du département d'obstétrique et de gynécologie de la faculté de médecine de l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique (UBC). En 2021, Dre Norman a reçu le prix de mentorat de la SOGC et a été nommée  « femmes d'influence » par le gouvernement canadien.