Make an Appointment

New and Returning Clients

New and returning clients can schedule an appointment for any service by calling CWHC at (773) 935-6126 during clinic hours (Monday through Thursday, 9am - 4pm).

Returning Gynecology and Trans Health Clients Only

Returning Gynecology and Trans Health clients can schedule an appointment online through the Athena Patient Portal. For instructions on setting up your portal and logging in, visit our Client Resources page.

How to Schedule an Appointment Online

  • Select Specialty from the dropdown menu.

    • Select “Transgender Medicine" if you need to schedule a follow-up for continuation of gender-affirming hormone therapy.

    • For all other concerns, select “Gynecology.” 

  • Select your reason for visit from the dropdown menu. 

    • Click “What reason should I choose?” for more information on visit types:

  • Select a date for your visit on the calendar in the left-hand column.

    • Athena automatically shows you the availability of providers you have previously seen. Days with available appointments will show up with green circles. 

  • If no available dates are visible, or to schedule with another provider, click the blue button that says “Discover other providers from IL – Chicago Women’s Health Center.” 

  • If you still do not see any availability, call (773) 935-6126 to schedule the visit. 

  • Describe any context or further details about your reason for scheduling. This step is optional, but helpful and appreciated by your provider!

  • Click “Schedule Appointment.”

  • You should receive email confirmation shortly! 

Frequently Asked Questions about Online Scheduling

  • Online scheduling through Athena is available at this time for returning clients. New clients must call (773) 935-6126 to schedule an appointment. 

  • Returning clients are welcome to schedule appointments either by phone or through Athena. CWHC has introduced online scheduling as another option for accessing care, not to replace scheduling by phone. 

  • Returning clients can use online scheduling for Gynecology and Trans Health.

    For Medication Abortion, Alternative Insemination, and Integrative Health Services, call 773-935-6126. See the Voice Coaching and Counseling pages for instructions on how to schedule those services. 

  • Call CWHC at (773) 935-6126 to see if a squeeze-in appointment may be possible or to receive referrals.

  • You can cancel or reschedule appointments at least 24 hours before your appointment time.

    If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment less than 24 hours in advance, please call us at (773) 935-6126.

  • Call (773) 935-6126 to ask if that provider has appointments in the specialty you need.

    Although some CWHC providers are trained to offer both Trans Health and Gynecology appointments, Athena only allows one specialty to be listed per provider.

  • CWHC may have more availability than listed on the online calendar. Call (773) 935-6126 for the most up-to-date information.

    Athena only allows one specialty to be listed per provider, which limits the amount of appointments you can see in the portal.

For any other questions about making an appointment, call (773) 935-6126.

For non-time-sensitive questions and feedback, email Kaylin Schiller, Clinical Services Administrator.