Menopause Matters at Trinity United Church of Christ

Join us for an Illinois Menopause Awareness Week event dedicated to breaking the silence around menopause. You’ll hear from panelists about the impact of menopause and the importance of midlife menopause care and research for women.

Every woman deserves to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence. Whether it’s you or a loved one experiencing symptoms, this life transition has impacts on all aspects of life. Join us for a candid conversation on the many changes during this phase of life. You’ll hear from experts in the field on managing symptoms, treatment options, and advocating for yourself in the workplace, healthcare setting, and beyond.

Moderator: Rev. Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn

Guest speakers:

Cherita Ellens, President and CEO, Women Employed

Makeba Williams, MD, MSCP, FACOG, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Director of the UIC Center on Health, Awareness, and Research on Menopause (CHARM)

Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. CT

Place: Trinity United Church of Christ, 400 West 95th St., Chicago, IL, 60628

Register HERE today!

Thank you to Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and our partners at UI Health for partnering with us to host Menopause Awareness Week activities across Illinois, October 12th-18th.