Events & Workshops
Know Your Rights Training and Q&A on Access to Gender-Affirming Care!
Please join CWHC for a know your rights training and Q&A on access to gender affirming care, hosted by our partners at Legal Council for Health Justice. The training will include a discussion of federal attacks on gender affirming care, Illinois state law protections, and safety planning for continued access to care. This training will be held online, on Wednesday, May 21st, from 5:30-7pm Central Time.
Legal Council for Health Justice works with Illinois communities to overcome and dismantle barriers to the care and services they need to stay healthy, fed, and housed. Legal Council’s programs serve individuals and families facing barriers due to chronic, disabling, and stigmatizing health and social conditions. Their work combines direct representation, education, and advocacy across the city, state, and nation. Founded as AIDS Legal Council of Chicago in 1987 in response to the unique and urgent legal needs among people diagnosed with HIV, the agency broadened its focus beyond single-disease advocacy and changed its name to Legal Council for Health Justice in 2014.
To register, please fill out this form. Feel free to submit your questions ahead of time. There will also be time for questions and answers during the conversation.
The online platform will be shared ahead of this conversation.
For questions and/or for more information, reach out to Scout, Outreach & Education Director via email.
Breathe, Expand, Express: A Gender-Affirming Voice Workshop to Align your Voice with your Identity
CWHC is excited to host an in-person workshop with our gender-affirming voice coach, John Patrick (JP). JP, who typically provides virtual voice coaching services, can’t wait to visit Chicago and support the local Chicago community. JP will be leading a fun and interactive workshop built to encourage and enhance participants' journey aligning their voice with their identity. Participants and individuals who are interested are invited to share this opportunity with a friend. This workshop aims to expand opportunities for anyone who desires support for their voice.
Participants will:
Develop breathing habits to support our presence and vocal expression
Explore exercises to energize and dynamize the voice. (“Dynamize” should totally be a word)
Connect about our journeys and build community!
Payment Information: We are offering this series on a sliding scale from $60-15. We encourage participants to pay where they can on the scale. If you have any questions about the sliding scale, reach out to transhealth@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org. No one will be turned away based on ability to pay.
Pelvic Self-Exam Workshop!
This 2-hour workshop will discuss the pelvic floor and its function across bodies, as well as review the history of the Pelvic Self Exam movement. We’ll discuss best practices for pelvic exams and explore the medical violence and bias involved in pelvic health.
This workshop will be offered in-person! We look forward to learning with you.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 4
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 4: Physical and Emotional Comfort Measures
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 3
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 3: Perinatal Loss, Grief, & Trauma-Informed Care
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 2: Abortion 101 and Abortion Methodologies
All About Abortion: Abortion Pill Zine and CWHC Event
Join CWHC and the artists who created Abortion Pill Zine: A Community Guide to Misoprostol and Mifepristone to discuss abortion education, CWHC’s medication abortion care, and how art can contribute to our reproductive justice work. This virtual event will be held on Tuesday, April 8th, from 6-7:30pm Central Time.
Artists Isabella Rotman, Sage Coffey, Marnie Galloway will share about experience creating this timely and fact-filled zine, in addition to answering participants’ questions. We’ll also be sharing more information about CWHC’s newest offering: medication abortion!
To register, please complete this form. Please, submit your questions ahead of time! There will also be time for questions and answers during the conversation.
The online platform will be shared ahead of this conversation, shortly before the event.
For questions and/or more information, reach out to Scout Bratt, Outreach & Education Director via email.
This donation will be free and open to the public. To make a donation to CWHC, click here. To order a copy of the zine, click here.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 1: Understanding Abortion: History & Reproductive Justice
Aligning Voice with Identity Series, Level 2
Join CWHC’s Gender-Affirming Voice Coach for the Level 2 4-part virtual educational series throughout April, on Tuesday evenings from 8pm to 9pm CT! Each session is designed to build on the different tools and experiences that were explored during the first series. All of these skills and tools are oriented towards developing a speaking voice that better aligns with a person’s identity. Sessions will take place over Zoom on April 1st | April 8th | April 22nd | April 29th. Below you will find the title of each session along with learning objectives.
Level 2 is a bit more advanced and a good fit for people who've completed all of level 1 and have a firm understanding of the topics but want to explore them more deeply.
Menopause Workshop!
During this 2.5-hour workshop, we'll explore research throughout history in order to both challenge misinformation and consider treatment options. During our discussion of care, we'll consider both self-care and community care in order to root ourselves in a feminist approach to menopause. We look forward to learning with you.
Some Considerations: The Legal Landscape for Queer & Trans Folks
Please join CWHC & Transformative Justice Law Project lawyer Avi Rudnik for a virtual conversation on Monday, March 10th, from 5:30-6:45pm Central Time.
Together, we will discuss the current state of trans- and queer-related law and learn how to stay informed as the legal landscape evolves. This conversation will be focused on the legal context for Illinois-based folks.
To register, please fill out this form. Feel free to submit your questions ahead of time. There will also be time for questions and answers during the conversation.
The online platform will be shared ahead of this conversation.
For questions and/or for more information, reach out to Scout, Outreach & Education Director via email.
Pelvic Self-Exam Workshop!
This 2-hour workshop will discuss the pelvic floor and its function across bodies, as well as review the history of the Pelvic Self Exam movement. We’ll discuss best practices for pelvic exams and explore the medical violence and bias involved in pelvic health.
This workshop will be offered in-person! We look forward to learning with you.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 4
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 4: Physical and Emotional Comfort Measures
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 3
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 3: Perinatal Loss, Grief, & Trauma-Informed Care
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 2: Abortion 101 and Abortion Methodologies
Some Considerations: The Legal Landscape for Queer Parents
Join CWHC Health Educators and Heather Ross, of Ross & Zuckerman LLP on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 5:30pm-6:45pm Central! This is a virtual workshop and will take place over Zoom. Heather Ross will elaborate on some pieces of the changing legal landscape for queer parents.
Heather’s expertise is in third party reproduction. While she cannot provide individual legal advice, she will be addressing:
Sperm donation
In-clinic inseminations
At-home inseminations
Legal parentage
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 1: Understanding Abortion: History & Reproductive Justice
Registration is now closed.
Menopause Workshop!
During this 2.5-hour workshop, we'll explore research throughout history in order to both challenge misinformation and consider treatment options. During our discussion of care, we'll consider both self-care and community care in order to root ourselves in a feminist approach to menopause. We look forward to learning with you.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 4
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 4: Physical and Emotional Comfort Measures
Registration is now closed.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 3
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 3: Perinatal Loss, Grief, & Trauma-Informed Care
Registration is now closed.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 2: Abortion 101 and Abortion Methodologies
Registration is now closed.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 1: Understanding Abortion: History & Reproductive Justice
Registration is now closed.
Menopause Workshop!
During this 2.5-hour workshop, we'll explore research throughout history in order to both challenge misinformation and consider treatment options. During our discussion of care, we'll consider both self-care and community care in order to root ourselves in a feminist approach to menopause. We look forward to learning with you.
Aligning Voice with Identity Series
Join CWHC’s Gender-Affirming Voice Coach for a 4-part educational series throughout August, on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8pm CT! Each session will cover different tools and experiences related to developing a speaking voice that better aligns with a person’s identity. Sessions will take place on August 5th | August 12th | August 19th | August 26th. Below you will find the title of each session along with learning objectives.
Revolutionary Health Care 2024
Join us on Thursday, June 6th from 6-8:30pm at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave in Chicago).
This year’s event will honor CWHC’s long-time Volunteer Medical Director, Catherine Plonka, MD. It will also feature our signature raffle (both virtual and in person), drinks, dinner, music, and more!
Menopause Workshop!
During this 2.5-hour workshop, we'll explore research throughout history in order to both challenge misinformation and consider treatment options. During our discussion of care, we'll consider both self-care and community care in order to root ourselves in a feminist approach to menopause. We look forward to learning with you.
Two-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 2
Montuna and CWHC will be offering a two-part abortion companion training in April 2024! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend both workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 2: Other Experiences of Abortion and Companionship
Registration for this workshop is now closed. Please stay tuned for future sessions.
Two-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 1
Montuna and CWHC will be offering a two-part abortion companion training during the month of April 2024! While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend both workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 1: Abortion History, and and Methodologies
Registration for this workshop is now closed. Please stay tuned for future sessions.
Menopause Workshop!
During this 2.5-hour workshop, we'll explore research throughout history in order to both challenge misinformation and consider treatment options. During our discussion of care, we'll consider both self-care and community care in order to root ourselves in a feminist approach to menopause. We look forward to learning with you.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 4
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 4: Physical and Emotional Comfort Measures
Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.
Four-Part Abortion Companion Training: Session 3
While exploring various aspects of reproductive justice and health care access, workshops will build off of each other. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive a certificate of completion!
Session 3: Perinatal Loss, Grief, & Trauma-Informed Care
Register today for any and/or all of the sessions.