REBECCA McELHINNEY is redefining women’s health care.
In 2020, she founded Vena Mobile Health, serving women in Calgary, Airdrie and Cochrane. In 2021, she expanded into a physical location called Vena Women’s Health & Wellness.
“I’ve worked in women’s health my entire nursing career and quickly realized how underserved and inaccessible it can be,” McElhinney says.
“I loved the idea of being easily accessible to women in our community. I wanted to transform the way we think about our health and empower women with knowledge.”
For the past five years, McElhinney has helped mothers complete necessary lab collections, provided IV infusions to help women maintain optimal vitamin levels, and, most importantly, sat and listened to their unique health concerns. She offers advanced medical treatment options and solutions in a comforting safe space in the clinic.
Vena Mobile Health and Vena Women’s Health & Wellness have since become trusted names in women’s health, offering a range of services that cater specifically to women’s needs. Under McElhinney’s leadership, the business has grown to include a team of nurse-practitioners and administrative staff dedicated to providing personalized care.
“Rebecca has taken a business idea and created an amazing, welcoming business that supports women’s health,” says nominator Tara Levick.
“She has grown her business by listening to her market and truly understanding what her customers want.”