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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 health expert panels, community, and the Menopause Marketplace.
Clear answers, good company, and time to breathe.
$60 includes: Lunch, snacks, and beverages served throughout the day. Access to the Menopause Marketplace to discover vetted wellness products, services, and resources. A goody bag with complimentary products and special offers on services and products. 200 free parking spaces at the venue.
Chicagoland Experts in the Room
Panel discussions feature Chicagoland health experts in menopause, hormones, breast cancer risk, heart health, and metabolic health.
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,
Focus Cardiology
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
The Hormone Conversation You've Been Trying to Have
Hormones and Breast Cancer Risk
Decades of misinformation have made hormone therapy the hardest conversation in women's health. Our clinician panel covers 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 after cancer treatment. You will leave knowing which questions belong in your own chart.
The Heart You
Are Protecting
Cardiovascular Risk in Midlife
Cardiovascular risk rises quietly for women in midlife, and it responds beautifully to what you do next. Our clinicians explain how the hormonal shifts of perimenopause change that risk, how to read your own numbers, and which markers are worth asking for at your next appointment. You will leave knowing where you stand, with a short list for your physician and the local resources to follow through.
Your Body Is Not Betraying You
Metabolic Health, From Perimenopause Forward
Sleep disruption, shifting body composition, and insulin resistance follow a pattern, and the pattern has evidence behind it. Our panel covers the strategies that hold up in the research, in language you can use on Monday morning. You will leave with a starting point rather than a reading list.
What To Expect
Refreshments Throughout the Day
Enjoy lunch, snacks, and beverages while connecting with other women and local experts.
Easy and Complimentary Parking
Take advantage of 200 free parking spaces in the adjacent lot, with additional street parking nearby.
A Restorative Day,
By Design
Clear education you can absorb, science delivered with warmth, and a room where every question is welcome. There is room in the day to breathe, talk, and take it all in.
You will leave with trusted information, meaningful connections, and practical tools to support your health journey.
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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