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e d i t o r ’ s n o t e I’m pleased to write to you for the first time as the new Editor of Network magazine and Director of Communications at the Canadian Women‘s Health Network. It is exciting to take the helm of such a vibrant publication, and as we move forward I hope to continue to provide you with the best information and news on women’s health you have come to expect from Network. In this issue, profiles of work by the Centres of Excellence for Women’s Health gives readers a look at some of the latest projects on women’s health in Canada. In a piece by the CWHN’s new Director of Knowledge Exchange, Jane Shulman, we examine work from the Atlantic Centre of Excellence in Women’s Health on the support services available for women with reproductive cancers, and how they might expand by teaming up with existing breast cancer support networks. The experiences of young Aboriginal mothers are given a powerful voice in a report from the Prairie Women’s Health Centre of Excellence. In “Young Aboriginal Mothers in Winnipeg,” the firsthand accounts as well as the trends and statistics of motherhood in the city show the gaps in education and support. Based in Ontario, the National Network on the Environment and Women’s Health brings to light the way the chemicals in Canadians’ lives are regulated with an article on Canada’a new Chemical Management Plan. Authors Dolon Chakavartty and Anne Rochon Ford break down Health Canada and Environment Canada’s plan to reexamine the safety of 200 chemicals, and tell the public how they can learn more and voice their opinions. In “Women and Water,” NNEWH’s new online home for research on the relationship between women and water in Canada is examined. In research originally done for Women and Health Protection, Dr. Barbara Mintzes examines antidepressants, pregnancy, and what the evidence is for their use. Do they help, harm, or neither? In “Do The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the Canadian Women’s Health Network, its funders or its members. Arcles are intended to provide helpful informaon and are not meant to replace the advice of your personal health praconer. The Canadian Women’s Health Network gratefully acknowledges the funding support provided by the Women’s Health Contribuon Program of the Bureau of Women’s Health and Gender Analysis, Health Canada, as well as the support and donaons of the individuals and groups whose work strengthens the Network. network / le reséau volume 12 number 1 fall/winter 2009/10 Editor: Signy Gerrard Translaon: Intersigne Subscripons: Léonie Lafontaine Advisory Commiee: Abby Lippman, Anne Rochon Ford, Martha Muzychka, Susan White and Madeline Boscoe Network/Le Réseau is published in English and French twice a year by the Canadian Women’s Health Network (CWHN). Parts of Network/Le Réseau are also available on the CWHN website: www.cwhn.ca To subscribe to Network magazine, call 1-888-818-9172 or email cwhn@cwhn. ca for details and payment opons. Individuals receive two issues of Network for $15, four issues for only $25. Organizaons – two issues for $35. Back issues are also available at $5 each. We welcome your ideas, contribuons and leers. All requests for informaon and resources, as well as correspondence related to subscripons and undeliverable copies, should be sent to the address below. PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40036219 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Network/Le Réseau Canadian Women’s Health Network 203-419 Graham Avenue Winnipeg MB CANADA R3C 0M3 Tel: (204) 942-5500 Fax: (204) 989-2355 Toll-Free: 1-888-818-9172 TTY (toll-free): 1-866-694-6367 Email: cwhn@cwhn.ca Website: www.cwhn.ca CWHN Staff Execuve Director: Madeline Boscoe Assistant Execuve Director: Susan White Director of Communicaons: Signy Gerrard Director of Knowledge Exchange: Jane Shulman Technical Support: Polina Rozanov Administrave Services Coordinator: Léonie Lafontaine Resource Clerk: Tanya Smith Finance Officer: Janice Nagazine Bookkeeper: Rhonda Thompson 2 FALL/.WINTER 2009/2010 NETWORK
pregnant women benefit from taking antidepressants?,” interesting questions are raised about what we know and what we assume about the benefits of one of Canada’s most frequently prescribed drugs. Finally, see an introduction to the CWHN’s latest online expansions - our new webinar series. Launched in the fall, these hour-long web broadcasts have already brought hundreds of participants new and important information on women’s health topics, from drug regulation in Canada to more from Dr. Mintzes on the risks and benefits of antidepressants in pregnancy. Look for upcoming webinars on the CWHN website and in the Brigit’s Notes newsletter as the year goes on! Sincerely, Signy Gerrard Director of Communications Support a national voice for women’s health! CWHN thanks all of our donors, who make such an important contribution to our work. If you would like to contribute, please go to our website www.cwhn.ca and click on “donate” or call CWHN at 1-888-818-9172 (toll free). WHAT’S INSIDE 4 Aboriginal mothers in Winnipeg: Research looks at attitudes and understanding around sex and motherhood 6 Canada’s Chemical Management Plan: Why we ought to know 9 The comprehensive feminist approach to health 11 Do pregnant women benefit from taking antidepressants? 14 CWHN launches a new webinar series 15 Strength in numbers: Project plans to unite support services for women with breast and reproductive cancers 16 Women and water 19 What we’re reading: Recommended resources from our library CANADIAN WOMEN’S HEALTH NETWORK FALL/.WINTER 2009/2010 3
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