Health Secrets: What Every Woman Should Know
WTTW11 and Prentice Women's Hospital have partnered to inform and inspire women to take control of their health with a four-part television series, Health Secrets: What Every Woman Should Know. Hosted by award-winning journalist Paula Zahn, each one-hour program is aimed at addressing women’s needs at all stages of life. Learn more about the show, take health quizzes and watch doctor videos by visiting wttw.com/healthsecrets.
This program was made possible by a generous gift from Alberto Culver.
Episode Guide
All shows begin at 8 p.m. on Channel 11.
Coming of Age
Air Date: Thursday, January 21
Hear about the complex issues young women are confronted with, such as body image, obesity, sexual health and the HPV vaccine debate.
Our Featured Physicians
Featured Book
- Life Doesn’t Begin Five Pounds From Now by Jess Weiner
Learn more about gynecologic care.
Turning Point
Air Date: Thursday, January 28
Learn how to cope with major life issues and decisions, such as practicing safe sex, whether or not to have children, what to expect if you have trouble getting pregnant and juggling day-to-day issues.
Our Featured Providers
Featured Books
- Navigating the Land of If by Melissa Ford (Infertility Focus)
- Bluebird, Hip Mama's Survival Guide and Whatever, Mom: Hip Mama's Guide to Raising a Teenager by Ariel Gore
Learn more about obstetrics/pregnancy care, sexual health, fertility preservation, and the Oncofertility Consortium.
Feeling Great in Midlife
Air Date: Thursday, February 4
Learn how to feel great and stay healthy during menopause with proper screening and alternative choices, such as integrative medicine.
Our Featured Providers
- Elena Kamel, MD
- Nancy Molitor, PhD
- Melinda Ring, MD
- Teresa Woodruff, PhD
- June McKoy, MD
- Sarah Bristol-Gould, PhD
Featured Book
- Is it Hot in Here? Or is It Me? The Complete Guide to Menopause by Pat Wingert and Barbara Kantrowitz
Learn more about integrative medicine and wellness, Illinois Women's Health Registry, Institute for Women's Health Research.
Taking Control after a Diagnosis
Air Date: Thursday, February 11
Learn what you can do to prevent disease and about the options available to you if you should receive the diagnosis of heart attack, stroke or cancer.
Our Featured Providers
- Nora Hansen, MD
- Martha Gulati, MD
- Richard Bernstein, MD
- Richard L. Harvey, MD - Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
- Diljeet Singh, MD
Featured Book
- Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book by Susan Love, MD
Learn more about women and heart disease, ovarian cancer and breast cancer.
Made possible by a generous gift from Alberto Culver.