Скачать или смотреть IWK Foundation: The Voice of Maritime Women—The Unspoken Burden of Women’s Health (Press Conference)

More than 27,000 women across the Maritimes have spoken in what is the largest-ever open survey focused on women’s health in the Maritime region.

The Voice of Maritime Women—The Unspoken Burden of Women’s Health provides an unprecedented look into women’s health journeys in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The overwhelming response reaffirms the urgent need to better understand and address the realities women face in managing their health.

The findings, released on October 9, 2025, by the IWK Foundation, reveal a powerful collective voice. Women described health journeys marked by strength, frustration, systemic barriers, and a deep desire for change. While challenges like wait times and access to care are well-known, the survey shines a light on broader structural, social, and emotional burdens shaping women’s lives.

Watch the press conference to learn more and visit www.iwkfoundation.org/women to read the full survey summary.