09/02/2026
For many women, healthcare doesn’t begin and end with an appointment. It includes the unseen work of deciding what to say, advocating to be heard, and managing the details of their own care.
Released today, the 2026 Blue Cross Women’s Health Study explores this hidden labour and the experiences shaping how women navigate Canada's healthcare system.
Among the findings, nearly two-thirds (64%) of Canadian women have health topics they find difficult to raise with their physician.
Understanding these experiences is an important step in creating an environment where women feel heard, supported, and confident speaking up.
Learn more about the study by visiting: https://www.bluecross.ca/womenshealthstudy/