National Women's Health Week

The following information is taken directly from womenshealth.gov.

National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH). National Women’s Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. With the theme “It’s Your Time,” the nationwide initiative encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. Important steps include:

• Getting at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week
• Eating a nutritious diet
• Visiting a health care professional to receive regular checkups and preventive screenings
• Avoiding risky behaviors, such as smoking and not wearing a seat belt
• Paying attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress

How Northwestern Memorial Can Help

From gynecologic and pregnancy care to menopause and bone health, we're here for the health and happiness of women in all the stages of their lives. As part of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital exists to provide the highest quality of comprehensive medical care to meet the unique needs of women.

View our complete list of women's health specialties>> 

Speaking Events

Our doctors will be speaking about women’s gynecologic health at Curves locations throughout the Chicagoland area in May. Registration is not required.

Date: 5/15/10

Time: 10 a.m.

Physician: Shari Golldman, MD

Location: 159th Oak Forest, IL

Date: 5/21/10

Time: 1 p.m.

Physician: Michelle Luthringshausen, MD

Location: 9725 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL

Date: 5/24/10

Time: 7 p.m.

Physician: Alexander Lin, MD

Location: 805 Greenwood Ave, Waukegan, IL