Cancer, Wellness, Women's Health Christopher Shulgan Cancer, Wellness, Women's Health Christopher Shulgan

Ep. 141: Spotlight on Women’s Health

Women’s wellness is under-discussed, under-researched and under-considered by the Canadian healthcare system—and Breast Cancer Awareness month is a great time to explore two key aspects of women’s health: Breast cancer and menopause. What are the implications of 422,000 missed mammograms in Ontario during the pandemic? Why do we know so little about menopause? What do you need to know about screenings and your health, and where can you access important resources? Bronwen Evans, Medcan’s chief growth officer, explores these topics and more with Dr. Vivien Brown, MD, (pictured above) accomplished speaker and author who specializes in women’s health and healthy aging.

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Wellness, Wellness at Work Christopher Shulgan Wellness, Wellness at Work Christopher Shulgan

Ep. 139: Thriving Through Stress with the National Ballet

Medcan is the official Health and Wellness provider for the National Ballet of Canada, which is about to launch its 2022-2023 season. So how does the ballet keep its dancers healthy and well during such a busy time? And what can other high-performing organizations learn from the holistic way that the National Ballet cares for dancer wellness? In the latest episode of Eat Move Think, Medcan’s chief growth officer and former member of the NBOC board of directors Bronwen Evans sits down with the ballet’s director of dancer wellness, Marla Pichler, as well as first soloist Spencer Hack (pictured above) and second soloist Hannah Galway.

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