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Join us October 24, 2026 for
The Chicago Menopause Retreat
9 AM–3 PM | Amazing Space, West Loop
A full day of expert panels, community, and the Menopause Marketplace.
Price: $60
• + 200 free parking spaces at the venue
• Lunch, snacks and beverages served throughout the day
• Menopause Marketplace, curated expo featuring vetted products, services, and resources.
3 Expert-Led Panels
Jill Foos
National Board Certified Health
and Wellness Coach,
Co-founder, Host
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Dr. Dana Russo
DO, OBGYN,
Co-founder, Host
Dr. Heidi Memmel
MD, FACS, Breast Oncology Surgeon, Northwestern Medicine
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Dr. Sonya Bohyle,
MD, Breast Radiologist, Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Nataliya Pyslar
MD, Cardiologist and Lipid Specialist, Cook County Hospital
Dr. Sonal Chandra
MD, Cardiologist,
University of Chicago
Dr. Inbar Kirson
MD, FACOG, DABOM, FOMA, OBGYN and Obesity Medicine
Dr. Disha Narang
MD, Endocrinologist,
Director of Obesity Medicine at Endeavor Health
What you finally get answers to:
Hormones and Breast Cancer — The Real Conversation
Not the fear. The facts. We are cutting through decades of misinformation about hormone therapy and breast cancer risk, what the research actually shows, what HRT can look like for women with a personal or family history of breast cancer, and the role of vaginal estrogen for women post-cancer who deserve comfort, quality of life, and real answers.
Heart Disease and Menopause
The number one killer of women, and the most preventable. Our clinician panel breaks down how estrogen decline accelerates cardiovascular risk, what your numbers actually mean, and how to assess your risk and take action.
Metabolic Disease and Menopause
Insulin resistance, weight changes, and metabolic shifts are not inevitable. Our panel covers the evidence-based strategies that work for postmenopausal women, along with the action steps you can take starting now.
Stats at a Glance
2.1M
Women age 35+ live across the six-county Chicagoland region, representing women navigating perimenopause and post-
menopause.
51%
of Gen X and Millennial women do not rate their understanding of perimenopause as high, and fewer than one-third feel confident about what to do next.
$26.6B
Annual U.S. economic impact of menopause-related healthcare costs and lost productivity.
13%
of working women ages 45–60 reported menopause contributed to an adverse work outcome.
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.
You're not alone. 2.1 million women in Chicagoland are in or approaching menopause.
Mission Statement
The Chicago Menopause Collective connects midlife women with local menopause experts, physicians, researchers, and science-based education. We help women build their healthcare teams and make informed decisions 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.
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
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