New Women's Health Initiative Brings Health Products, Education and Support Directly to Women Across the GTA
Partnership between Haleon Canada, GlobalMedic and Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health helps improve access to self-care resources and health support for women facing barriers to care
TORONTO, ONT., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haleon Canada, GlobalMedic and Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health have come together to launch a new Women's Health Van that will bring health products, education and access to healthcare support directly into underserved communities across the Greater Toronto Area.
Designed to help address barriers that can make it difficult for women to access everyday health products, trusted health information and support, the mobile service will work alongside community organizations across the region to deliver practical resources where they are needed most.
For many women, everyday barriers such as transportation, lack of childcare, time pressures from work or caregiving, language barriers, stigma and difficulty finding trusted health information can make it harder to access the products and support they need. The Women’s Health Van helps address these challenges by bringing essential products, practical tools and trusted information directly into communities.
"We see firsthand how barriers to care can affect women and the communities around them," said Rahul Singh, Founder and Executive Director, GlobalMedic. "When women have access to the resources they need to manage their health, the benefits extend beyond the individual. This initiative helps us meet women where they are and connect them with resources that support healthier families, stronger communities and better health outcomes."
The Women's Health Van will be deployed through community partners across the GTA, including organizations that support newcomers, refugees, women experiencing financial hardship and other underserved populations. The van is stocked with essential health and hygiene products and will provide educational resources and connections to healthcare support through community-based outreach.
"What drew us to this partnership was the opportunity to bring resources and support directly to the women who may be facing barriers to care," said Sarey Wulf, Head of Corporate Affairs at Haleon Canada. "Self-care plays an important role in helping people manage their everyday health, but access isn’t always equal. By working alongside GlobalMedic, Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health and community partners, we’re helping make healthcare more accessible to the women who need it most."
"At Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health, we are committed to advancing women's health equity and creating a future where women have access to the care and support they need to thrive," said Paulette Minard, Director, Community Investment & Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health. "This initiative is a powerful example of how partnership can help bring care closer to the people who need it most and improve access to community-based support."
The Women's Health Van represents more than a mobile service. It is a practical example of what can be achieved when organizations come together to help address barriers to care. As deployments continue across the GTA, Haleon, GlobalMedic and Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health encourage community members to support the organizations working every day to improve access and health outcomes for women and families.
About Haleon
Haleon (LSE / NYSE: HLN) is a globally leading consumer company that is solely focused on better everyday health. Haleon's product portfolio spans three major categories: Oral Health, Over-the-Counter (OTC), and Wellness. Its long-standing brands including Advil, Buckley’s, Centrum, Emergen-C, Sensodyne, TUMS, Voltaren and more, are built on trusted science, innovation and deep human understanding. For more information on Haleon and its brands visit Haleon Canada or contact MediaCanada@haleon.com.
About Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health
Shoppers Foundation for Women’s HealthTM – the charitable arm of Shoppers Drug Mart® – is committed to helping Canadian women lead healthier lives, by making care more equitable and accessible. In 2022, the Foundation set an ambitious goal: to contribute $50M by 2026 towards women’s health initiatives that are making care more equitable and accessible. This milestone has been surpassed, ahead of schedule, and Shoppers Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to build a future in which more women in Canada can lead healthier lives. Learn more at shoppersfoundation.ca.
About GlobalMedic
GlobalMedic is a registered Canadian charity that runs capacity building programs and provides disaster relief services to large-scale catastrophes around the world. GlobalMedic has responded to 278 disasters in 92 countries, including earthquakes in Ecuador, Haiti, Japan and Nepal; tsunamis in Japan and Sri Lanka; typhoons in the Philippines and Taiwan; hurricanes in Grenada and Guatemala; cyclones in India, Myanmar, Vanuatu and Mozambique; floods in Bangladesh, Mexico and Pakistan; drought and famine in Kenya and Mauritania; epidemics in Liberia and Sierra Leone; and complex emergencies in Gaza, Iraq, Mali, Somalia, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen.
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Corporate Affairs, Haleon Canada Haleon Canada mediacanada@haleon.com Amanda Swinhoe Nvoy Strategies amanda.swinhoe@nvoystrategies.com Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health/ Loblaw Companies Limited pr@loblaw.ca Global Medic info@globalmedic.ca
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