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A strong commitment
Our mission
To support every woman, regardless of her age, ethnicity, or background, at every stage of her life, to improve her health through knowledge.
Our vision
To become the global leader in women’s health by creating a comprehensive health model that sustainably transforms women’s practices, life trajectories, and capacity for action.
La Cité Universitaire de la Santé Des Femmes
Our values
Knowledge
Collaboration
Sharing professional expertise to support women in their decision-making
Inclusion
A commitment to providing every woman with services tailored to her needs, without discrimination
About
Transforming women’s health at every stage of their lives
The Cité Universitaire de la Santé Des Femmes (CUSDF) was founded on the belief that it is time to build upon existing resources, a model that combines clinical excellence, community engagement, technological innovation and scientific research, in order to better meet the needs of women.
This eco-neighborhood is designed to be a comprehensive and innovative living environment, forward-looking and conceived to redefine women’s health and life trajectories.
Join us in this movement that will bring about lasting change in women’s health!
Commitments
Our 6 commitments
Providing care differently
Developing personalized and interdisciplinary medical practices that are sensitive to women’s and cultural realities.
Preventing illness in a sustainable way
Promoting holistic health, prevention and well-being as the pillars of a resilient healthcare system.
Innovating together
Creating a space for experimentation, research and innovation in integrated health and wellness technologies.
Teaching differently
Training tomorrow’s professionals in holistic health and creating an innovative academic hub dedicated to personalized medicine and prevention, that accounts for biological, cultural and social differences.
Creating wealth
Generating social and economic wealth through improved health and the development of the CUSDF.
Sharing knowledge internationally
Sharing Canada’s knowledge, models, and values to build a more equitable and sustainable global health system through strategic, scientific and technological collaborations.
Areas of activity
Our 7 key areas of activity
Health care
Providing personalized, coordinated, and needs-based care through a collaborative approach
Well-being
Maintaining health and well-being at each stage of life through personalized support
Research
Generating and translating knowledge developed by an integrated scientific network
Education
Training today’s and tomorrow’s professionals differently, toward a collaborative practice utilizing technology and AI
Telehealth
Universal access, continuity of services and care, and equity through digital technology, thanks to individualized support
Services
The services we offer
Integrative medicine services, personalized advice for maintaining good health, an integrated approach to healthy lifestyle habits, guidance on developing care plans, information on current and innovative therapies, insights into longevity, scientific and public lectures, and in-person and remote services.
The team
Meet the development team
Dr. Brunet is the founder of la Cité Universitaire de la Santé Des Femmes. He brought this initiative to life following a promise he made to his mother: to better support women’s health throughout every stage of their lives. This deep commitment guides his vision of a healthcare system that is more humane, equitable, and inclusive.
A recognized leader in the healthcare sector, he served as President and CEO of the CHUM (2015–2023) and of CHU Sainte-Justine (2009–2018), and led the Université de Montréal’s integrated university health and social services network. He is also the founder of Montréal’s Health Innovation District.
His exceptional career has earned him numerous distinctions, including the Legion of Honour (2018) and the Order of Canada (2025).
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