From menstruation to menopause, family planning and beyond, women* face unique health challenges that are often misunderstood or overlooked in the workplace. Investing in the health and wellness of women fosters a culture of caring and can have numerous positive effects, both for the individuals and the organization. Some key benefits are improved employee morale, positive impacts on mental health, increased productivity, better work-life balance, minimized absenteeism and support for recruitment and retention. 

Key takeaways from this webinar session include:

• Benefit strategies for a range of unique health issues to support greater access to care both for employees and organizational success
• The role of employers in contributing to better health outcomes for women at work
• Ways to re-think gender in benefits and embrace impact and belonging

Presented by:

Jennifer Taylor

Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Medavie

Jennifer Taylor-Oland is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Medavie, driving the execution of the organization’s DEI strategy. She works collaboratively across the business to develop, implement, promote and evaluate DEI initiatives, while monitoring emerging trends to influence future activities. In this capacity, Jennifer leverages her demonstrated leadership experience, having led large, high-performance teams throughout her career.

Jennifer is focused on employees, patients, clients and the communities that Medavie serves to collect their diverse perspectives and experiences to advance the wellbeing of Canadians. She works daily to create a culture where employees are comfortable bringing their true selves to work, while inspiring other organizations to do the same.

Jennifer joined Medavie in 2017 as the Manager, Corporate Communications before transitioning to the role of Manager, Brand and Creative Services. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Mount Saint Vincent University and a certificate in DEI from Dalhousie University, as well as a leadership training certificate from Harvard Business School. She currently sits on the board of Halifax Dance in Nova Scotia.

Maureen McGrath

RN, Nurse Continence Advisor, and Sexual Health Educator

Maureen McGrath, RN, a Nurse Continence Advisor, and Sexual Health Educator stands as a celebrated Health Expert. She is host of the Sunday Night Health Show Podcast, a nationally broadcasted program in Canada, available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify platforms.
Specializing in midlife health for women, Maureen focuses on areas such as perimenopause, menopause, sexual health and bladder health issues. She is the visionary behind GetCleopatra.com, a virtual health clinic designed to support individuals and couples navigating intimate health challenges at midlife.

Recognized as a thought leader and clinical care expert, Maureen actively educates students, healthcare professionals, and the public on health matters. Her expertise extends to the written word, with her authored book, "Sex and Health," and her insightful blog featured on her website, Maureenmcgrath.com.

In acknowledgment of her outstanding contributions, Maureen received the Vancouver Coastal Health Nursing Excellence Award in 2009. Moreover, she secured $500,000 in seed funding to establish bladder clinics throughout British Columbia, further solidifying her commitment to advancing healthcare accessibility and excellence.

CE Credits

This session qualifies for 1 Continuing Education Credit through The Institute.

You will be required to complete a short quiz at the end of the online session to qualify for continuing education credits.
The webinar complies with CEBS CPE policy guidelines: You may be interested in reporting the content of the present CPBI professional development activity and apply for CPE credit.

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