From Stigma to Support: Empowering Women in the Workplace

Executive Summary

• Sun Life announced the launch of Dialogue’s menopause care offering for plan members and dependents with Lumino Health Virtual Care.
• The new service provides personalized care plans, access to a multidisciplinary clinician team, and ongoing coaching/navigation support.
• Sun Life highlighted research showing 60 % of working women believe menstrual/menopausal health issues could affect career advancement, underscoring the relevance of the initiative.

Key Details

• Offering Scope: Access for Sun Life plan members and dependents enrolled in Lumino Health Virtual Care.
• Care Components:
• Personalized menopause care plans, including possible hormone therapy prescriptions.
• In‑house multidisciplinary clinicians trained specifically in women’s health, with rapid access (within days).
• Ongoing coaching and navigation support for symptom reduction and plan adjustments.
• Quote: “We've seen that by raising awareness and making small but meaningful changes, workplaces can be powerful allies in helping women thrive through every stage of their health journey,” said Erin Crump, Vice‑President, Market Development, Sun Life Health.
• Research Insight: 60 % of working women say health issues around menstruation, menopause, and reproductive health could impact career advancement; only 37 % feel employers provide adequate resources.
• Historical Context & Related Initiatives:
• 2025 Community Impact program – 10,000 participants received no‑cost healthcare; $500k funding contributed.
• 2025 Women’s Health Toolkit for employers.
• 2022 partnership with Menopause Foundation of Canada (Menopause Works Here campaign).
• 2019 Gender‑Affirmation product launch supporting transgender health.
• Additional Findings: Sun Life released a report on “Women and Wealth,” noting women retire with ~30 % less wealth and spend ~25 % more time in poor health; digital tools can help close the savings gap.

Notable Quotes

• “This new menopause care offering is another step in helping women live healthier lives.” – Erin Crump, Vice‑President, Market Development, Sun Life Health.