In The Fifth Wave: Curing the Healthcare Bias against Women, healthcare champions, the IWK Foundation, bring to light the profound and often dangerous consequences the gap in women’s health and research has had on women. The study of human biology has defaulted to the male body, which has hindered understanding of sex-based biological differences and results in fewer available and less effective treatments for women. We have been living in a world built for men, not only in heath care, but transportation, technology and beyond.
This series will spark both curiosity and outrage leaving you wanting large scale change – a movement even. With insights from medical experts and researchers, The Fifth Wave challenges the default male standard and asks: What happens when half the population is left out of the equation? We hope to empower every woman and girl with the awareness and information to take charge of her health. Hosted by Avis Favaro.
Episode 1 - Invisible Women
Listen to "Invisible Women" on Spreaker.We're so excited to share this episode with you and can't wait to hear your thoughts and feedback. Email us at thefifthwave@iwkfoundation.org
Season 1 Trailer
Listen to "Welcome to The Fifth Wave" on Spreaker.
Like the Halifax Tides, we are champions for women. It takes a community to raise women up and supporting professional women’s sport is a powerful way to create lasting opportunities for future generations of women. Women's health is a critical issue, and we are proud to join forces to create large scale change.
~Jennifer Gillivan, President & CEO, IWK Foundation.
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