Lisa Thibodeau

We know that gender-based violence is a problem, and we want to support survivors in our lives, but it's an issue shrouded in stigma and silence. Too many people who expe…

Zandra consulting at the UOHI’s Women’s Heart Health Clinic I am frustrated with how familiar this patient story has become: It took four emergency room visi…

Growing up, I was keenly aware of the silence that surrounded certain topics — periods being one of them. As a young brown girl navigating through life, I constantly grap…

In 2000, I became what amounted to a fully clothed version of a Sunshine Girl.  For those who don’t know what a Sunshine Girl is, here’s a brief overview: it’s a …