Events & Workshops
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 4
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: Physical and Emotional Comfort Measures
Registration is now closed.
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.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 3
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: Perinatal Loss, Grief, & Trauma-Informed Care
Registration is now closed.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2
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 101 and Abortion Methodologies
Registration is now closed.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1
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: Understanding Abortion: History & Reproductive Justice
Registration is now closed.
Aligning Voice with Identity Series
Join CWHC’s Gender-Affirming Voice Coach for a 4-part educational series throughout October, on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8pm CT! Each session will cover different tools and experiences related to developing a speaking voice that better aligns with a person’s identity. Sessions will take place on October 7th | October 14th | October 21st | October 28th. Below you will find the title of each session along with learning objectives.
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.
Aligning Voice with Identity Series
Join CWHC’s Gender-Affirming Voice Coach for a 4-part educational series throughout August, on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8pm CT! Each session will cover different tools and experiences related to developing a speaking voice that better aligns with a person’s identity. Sessions will take place on August 5th | August 12th | August 19th | August 26th. Below you will find the title of each session along with learning objectives.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 4
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: Physical and Emotional Comfort Measures
Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 3
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: Perinatal Loss, Grief, & Trauma-Informed Care
Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2
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 101 and Abortion Methodologies
Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1
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: Understanding Abortion: History & Reproductive Justice
Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.