A later-in-life diagnosis led Lisa McCoy to a startling realization: the challenges she'd spent decades blaming on herself had a name all along — ADHD. Now, she's working to ensure that all Canadians impacted by ADHD have access to the supports they need to thrive.

Patient Voice spoke with Montana Skurka about her lifelong health challenges that began in her youth, and how she’s come to redefine “well-being” as an adult.

Learn how MJ DeCoteau turned her mother’s death into a mission — building a community of support, sisterhood, and advocacy a new generation of Canadians impacted by breast cancer needed.

Patient Voice spoke with Jeanne Beker about how fashion helped her maintain her sense of self throughout her breast cancer journey.

Patient Voice spoke to Robby Spring about her breast cancer diagnosis, and why she’s chosen to share her hair regrowth journey so openly.

Patient Voice spoke with Shakhnoza Nasim about her family’s journey with grief following the loss of her first child, Muhubbat, who was born still.

Patient Voice spoke with Leah Haynes about eliminating stigma around menstrual pain and her creation of a positive space for endometriosis advocacy.

Patient Voice spoke with Tami Ellis about the layered impact of endometriosis and the power in advocating for a diagnosis.

After years without answers, my diagnosis revealed serious gaps in how Parkinson’s is understood, studied, and treated in women.

Throughout my long career as a family physician, I’ve met so many women at so many different points in their journeys. I’ve helped these women interpret the markers along their way, assisted them in navigating and understanding the health hazards that are tripping them up, and provided guidance at major forks in the road.