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Menopause Awareness Week
Every woman deserves to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence.
During the 2025 legislative session, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Illinois Council on Women and Girls worked with the General Assembly to pass a resolution declaring October 12-18, 2025 as the first Illinois Menopause Awareness Week.
Join the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Women Employed, and UI Health in a series of conversations with experts in the field of menopause to discuss managing symptoms, treatment options, how to advocate for yourself in the workplace, and beyond.
Event Schedule
| Sunday, Oct. 12th 1:00 – 3:00pm |
Menopause Matters Kickoff Event Trinity United Church of Christ 400 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60628 |
| Monday, Oct. 13th 12:00 – 1:00pm |
Menopause Matters 101 Webinar Virtual |
| Tuesday, Oct. 14th 8:45 – 10:00am |
Menopause Matters Chicago HIRE360 2540 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Wednesday, Oct. 15th 3:00 – 5:00pm |
Menopause Matters Peoria University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria 1 Illini Dr, Peoria, IL 61605 |
| Thursday, Oct. 16th 12:00 – 1:00pm |
Economic Impact Webinar Virtual |
| Friday, Oct. 17th 12:00 – 1:00pm |
Exercise & Nutrition Webinar Virtual |