Vancouver Women’s Health Collective

This research report on the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC) traces the history and political framework of the organization, as well as the operations of the VWHC during the mid-1970s. It is composed of the findings of a 3-year study undertaken by 2 UBC students. The report is largely descriptive, based on participant observation and "interactive methodology" between researchers and the VWHC members and staff. As well, it includes findings based on in-depth interviews and evaluations by doctors and women who participated in and accessed the VWHC's resources and the VWHC's Women's Self-Help Clinic. The report details the provision of health care by lay-women and the self-help nature of the organization, which is central to its programs and services, including abortion counselling, diaphragm fitting, health education groups, health information resources, and the self-help clinic.

A pamphlet defining and discussing nutrition and the nutrients necessary for good health, including information about balanced diets, processed food, meat and dairy, and the food industry.

A pamphlet written by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC), describing and defining the sexually transmitted disease (STD), Chlamydia. The pamphlet describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Chlamydia, as well as offering women some gender-based analysis of sexist and moralistic assumptions about women who may be at risk of Chlamydia. The pamphlet also provides information about the connections between Chlamydia and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

A newsletter produced by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC). This issue includes: Menopause Naturally; Collective process: What it means for the VWHC; Women: Make Your Vote Count!; The Vancouver Women's Health Collective; Advertisements; Announcements and Notices