Canadian Women's Health Network - employment opportunity - executive director

Employment Opportunity - Executive Director

The Canadian Women’s Health Network (CWHN) is looking for a new leader.
Canada’s leading independent voice for trusted women’s health information is seeking a new Executive Director. The organization, with its head office in Winnipeg, has strong networks and affiliations throughout the country. The CWHN focuses on providing high quality information about women’s health for researchers, health care providers, policy makers and Canadian women.
We strive to be an independent, critical voice for women’s health in Canada. Throughout our 14-year history, we have helped to lead and define the women’s health agenda in this country. We have taken courageous positions, built strong communities, and spoken out on behalf of women and girls.
The CWHN is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and determined champion for women’s health. We are looking for an exceptional woman to help us take our next steps into the future, a thoughtful leader with passion and a commitment to social change.
For the complete job posting, click the link below. Deadline is May 18, 2011.

Know your pedigree: Family medical history holds key to your health - Winnipeg Free Press

"Look to both sides of the family. "I still very often hear from patients, 'My doctor told me I don't have to worry because it's from my dad's side,'" she says with evident frustration."

(The Patient Factor) - Patient Safety (Canada) - patient advocacy/system - illustrated by Ed Mendoza's journey on behalf and for his wife

"....In February 2008 he sat on the steering committee of PFPSC and helped them develop a charter for the organization. Three months later the amicable relationship between Ed and the WRHA ended abruptly when they informed him that a restructuring of their Patient Advisory Council meant that he could no longer be a member. Ed was extremely disappointed but undeterred in his patient safety efforts. In September 2008 the CPSI, the funding body for PFPSC, invited him to speak at their Canadian Patient Safety Officer Course. One month later he received a call from PFPSC dismissing him from the group. In January 2009 he received an official letter outlining the reason for his expulsion. The letter makes reference to his speaking engagement and the message contained in his information booklet...."