Events & Workshops

Apr
27

Two-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1

Montuna and CWHC will be offering a two-part abortion companion training during the month of April 2024! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend both workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 1: Abortion History, and and Methodologies

Registration for this workshop is now closed. Please stay tuned for future sessions.

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Apr
28

Two-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2

Montuna and CWHC will be offering a two-part abortion companion training in April 2024! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend both workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 2: Other Experiences of Abortion and Companionship

Registration for this workshop is now closed. Please stay tuned for future sessions.

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Menopause Workshop!
Jun
1

Menopause Workshop!

During this 2.5-hour workshop, we'll explore research throughout history in order to both challenge misinformation and consider treatment options. During our discussion of care, we'll consider both self-care and community care in order to root ourselves in a feminist approach to menopause. We look forward to learning with you.

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Revolutionary Health Care 2024
Jun
6

Revolutionary Health Care 2024

Join us on Thursday, June 6th from 6-8:30pm at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave in Chicago).

This year’s event will honor CWHC’s long-time Volunteer Medical Director, Catherine Plonka, MD. It will also feature our signature raffle (both virtual and in person), drinks, dinner, music, and more!

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Menopause Workshop!
Mar
23

Menopause Workshop!

During this 2.5-hour workshop, we'll explore research throughout history in order to both challenge misinformation and consider treatment options. During our discussion of care, we'll consider both self-care and community care in order to root ourselves in a feminist approach to menopause. We look forward to learning with you.

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Feb
20

Alternative Insemination Info Session

Join CWHC's AI Program Coordinator, Noshaba, to learn more about our best practices in creating inclusive, expansive pathways to pregnancy. In this virtual workshop, we'll share about the approach and processes of our AI program, which has supported people in creating pregnancies for over 35 years.

To register, visit the AI page of the website.

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Jan
27

Fertility Awareness Workshop

Join CWHC for our first Fertility Awareness Workshop of 2022! Together, we'll explore how to track and measure cervical mucus, take basal body temperatures, and chart hormonal cycles. We'll discuss in detail what this charting tells us and how to use this method for pregnancy prevention or pregnancy creation. This workshop is for people interested in learning FA to prevent or create pregnancy, birth workers wanting a deeper understanding of hormonal cycles and fertility signs to support fertility clients, and for anyone wanting to learn more about one's body.

This online 2.5-hour workshop will be interactive, engaging, and rooted in queer-inclusivity and gender-expansiveness.

Register here.

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Jan
22

Two-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a two-part abortion companion training in January 2022! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend both workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 2: Second Trimester Abortion and Comfort Measures

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Stay tuned for upcoming training dates and times.

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Jan
15

Two-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a two-part abortion companion training during the month of January 2022! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend both workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 1: Abortion 101, Reproductive Justice, and Abortion Companionship

Register for the first and/or second sessions.

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Sep
28

Two-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a two-part abortion companion training in September 20201! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend both workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 2: Second Trimester Abortion and Comfort Measures and Pregnancy Loss and Comfort Measures

Register today for first and/or second sessions.

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Sep
27

Two-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a two-part abortion companion training during the month of September! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend both workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 1: Abortion 101, Reproductive Justice, and Abortion Companionship

Register for the first and/or second sessions.

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Aug
22

Alternative Insemination Info Session

Join CWHC's AI Program Coordinator, Noshaba, to learn more about our best practices in creating inclusive, expansive pathways to pregnancy. In this virtual workshop, we'll share about the approach and processes of our AI program, which has supported people in creating pregnancies for over 35 years.

To register, visit the AI page of the website.

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Aug
12

9th Annual Revolutionary Health Care Fundraiser

Support affirming, comprehensive health services for thousands of women, trans people, and young people across Chicago - join us for our 9th Annual Revolutionary Health Care fundraiser, hosted by CWHC’s Board!

Due to storm flooding at our venue, Empirical Brewery, this year’s Revolutionary Health Care will now be a Virtual Event, taking place from 7-8pm CST on Thursday, August 12th.

Our 9th Annual Revolutionary Health Care fundraiser has sold out - if you purchased tickets to the event, you will receive an email with all the new details, including a Zoom link for tomorrow night, which will feature DJ Fanita Banana, fun trivia and a toast to the future work of our programs.

The signature Revolutionary Health Care raffle will be all-virtual. You can check out the prizes and buy tickets by clicking here.

All proceeds will support our programs and services.

For more information on our event , visit our website here.

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Jun
21

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 4

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of June! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 4: Pregnancy Loss and Comfort Measures

Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.

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Jun
15

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 3

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of June! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 3: Second Trimester and Comfort Measures

Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.

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Jun
14

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of June! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 2: Abortion Companionship and Comfort Measures

Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.

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Imagine the Future: a Workshop and Fundraiser to benefit CWHC
Jun
10

Imagine the Future: a Workshop and Fundraiser to benefit CWHC

How do we move forward into the future with intention? Join CWHC's Board and jessica young chang (yoga teacher, student, and former CWHC Collective Member) on June 10th from 7-8pm CST for a virtual meditation and reflection workshop centered on this question.

Tickets for this virtual workshop are available now. Space is limited, so don't wait: click here to purchase your ticket today!

This workshop is a fundraiser in support of a sustainable future for CWHC's work: all proceeds from ticket sales will go towards providing health care and health education to women, trans people, and young people.

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Jun
8

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of June! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 1: Abortion 101 and Reproductive Justice

Register for the first, second, third, and/or fourth sessions.

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May
16

Alternative Insemination Info Session

Join CWHC's AI Program Coordinator, Noshaba, to learn more about our best practices in creating inclusive, expansive pathways to pregnancy. In this virtual workshop, we'll share about the approach and processes of our AI program, which has supported people in creating pregnancies for over 35 years.

To register, visit the AI page of the website.

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Apr
27

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 4

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of February! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 4: Pregnancy Loss and Comfort Measures

Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.

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Apr
20

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 3

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of February! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 3: Second Trimester and Comfort Measures

Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.

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Apr
13

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of February! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 2: Abortion Companionship and Comfort Measures

Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.

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Apr
6

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1

REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 1 IS NOW CLOSED.

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of February! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 1: Abortion 101 and Reproductive Justice

Register for the second, third, and/or fourth sessions.

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Mar
30

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 4

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of February! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 4: Pregnancy Loss and Comfort Measures

Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.

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Mar
24

Reflecting on Mirror and a Flashlight: A Live Virtual Event

Join CWHC as we reflect on the making of Mirror and a Flashlight! We'll be listening to compelling moments from our podcast's first season, and talk through the questions it has sparked for listeners and creators alike.

The event will take place over Zoom and will feature a Q+A - submit your questions about the podcast and/or CWHC using this form, or by sending a voice memo to podcast@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org.

Tickets are $10 and you can get yours here today! A Zoom link will be sent out to ticket holders the week of the event.

Want to catch up on this season before the event? Episodes are available here, with two episodes still to be released!

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Mar
24

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 3

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of February! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 3: Second Trimester and Comfort Measures

Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.

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Mar
21

Alternative Insemination Info Session

Join CWHC's AI Program Coordinator, Noshaba, to learn more about our best practices in creating inclusive, expansive pathways to pregnancy. In this virtual workshop, we'll share about the approach and processes of our AI program, which has supported people in creating pregnancies for over 35 years.

To register, visit the AI page of the website.

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Mar
16

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of February! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 2: Abortion Companionship and Comfort Measures

Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.

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Mar
10

Panel: Destigmatizing Reproductive Health

On March 10, CWHC's Outreach & Education Director, Scout Bratt, will join Terri Kapsalis (writer, educator, performer, and long-time CWHC collective member) and OB-GYN and educator Wendy C. Goodall in a conversation that will address historical and contemporary misconceptions of the female body. Panelists will also delve into the history of women’s reproductive health care and how the fields of gynecology and obstetrics have been shaped by race and class-based discrimination.

The panel is part of a series of events connected to the exhibit Reproductive: Health, Fertility, Agency at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, which explores the psychological, physical, and emotional realities people encounter in the years leading up to, during, and after fertility. Exhibition curators Karen Irvine and Kristin Taylor will be moderating the panel. Learn more about the exhibit here.

Registration for the panel is required to receive the Zoom link - click here for more information or to register.

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Feb
23

Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 4

Mama Aicha and CWHC will be offering a four-part abortion companion training during the month of February! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!

Session 4: Pregnancy Loss and Comfort Measures

Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.

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