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Let's talk menopause:
be part of the conversation
Now Available!
Three panel recordings from our February event featuring Chicago-area menopause experts, where more than 200 women came together to learn and be part of the conversation.
Three conversations designed to help you better understand menopause, advocate for your health, and feel less alone in midlife.
Available with a $20 donation.
Your donation supports future Chicago Menopause Collective programming.
Instructions to access 2026 Panelist Videos
1. Sign up for an account on our website and make your $20 donation by using the "Watch Recordings" button above this section.
2. Once your purchase is made the "Thank You/Purchase Confirmation" page will have a link that says "Watch Videos Now!" Click that link to access your videos.
3. If you lose the confirmation page, access the event videos by clicking Watch 2026 Event Videos in the menu bar to access. Ensure you are logged in with the email you signed up with to gain access.
4. Access to videos are available for one month upon the donation date. After this date you will be prompted to donate another $20. All proceeds go towards future Chicago Menopause Collective programming.
You’re not alone, thousands of Chicago women enter menopause every day, many without clear answers or local support.
Mission Statement
The Chicago Menopause Collective connects midlife women with local menopause care experts, physicians, researchers, trusted resources, and science-based education, empowering them to build personalized healthcare teams and make informed decisions about their menopause journey—from perimenopause through post-menopause.
Vision Statement
Our vision is for a Chicago where every woman enters her menopause transition feeling informed, supported, and empowered—equipped with a personalized healthcare team and the confidence to advocate for her longevity and well-being.
Learn From Leading Chicago-area Menopause Experts
Three panel discussions offering trusted insights to help women understand menopause, advocate for their health, and navigate midlife with confidence.
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Menopause, hormones, brain, and bone health
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Skin, hair, intimacy, and sexual wellness
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Lifestyle strategies and long-term health
Access all recordings with a $20 donation.
Your donation helps support future Chicago Menopause Collective events.
Menopause Stats at a Glance
1.3 M
Around 1.3 million
women in the U.S.
enter menopause
each year.
80%
80% of women
experience symptoms
such as hot flashes,
sleep disturbances,
mood changes, or
brain fog.
70%
70% of women
who seek help
for menopause
symptoms don’t
receive adequate
treatment.
20%
20% of women
have left or
considered leaving
their jobs due
to menopausal
symptoms.
Jill Foos is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach who specializes in supporting midlife women navigating menopause and beyond through lifestyle interventions and is the founder of Jill Foos Wellness Coaching.
She has 10+ years of experience helping women achieve their wellness visions using science-backed strategies for change.
She is a Head Coach for Respin, Halle Berry’s menopause platform, hosts the Health Trip Podcast, and lectures at national businesses about women’s health and lifestyle changes.
About Us
Dr. Dana M. Russo is a board-certified gynecologist, functional medicine physician, and the founder of Essenza Health, a medical practice dedicated to health optimization and transformative care.
With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Russo combines precision medicine, advanced therapies, and compassionate care to help patients achieve balance, vitality, and longevity.
After recognizing a significant gap in physician training and patient support around menopause, Dr. Russo immersed herself in advanced education and has dedicated her practice to menopausal care since 2017.
“Women in the greater Chicagoland area deserve
access to expert menopause care. This event
marks the beginning of bringing together local
physicians, researchers, and health coaches
dedicated to advancing care and support for
women in midlife and beyond.”
Jill & Dana
