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You’re not alone, thousands of Chicago women enter menopause every day, many without clear answers or local support.
Mission Statement
The Chicago Menopause Collective connects midlife women with local menopause care experts, physicians, researchers, trusted resources, and science-based education, empowering them to build personalized healthcare teams and make informed decisions about their menopause journey—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.
Attend our 2026 event
February 3rd, 2026
4:30-8:30 PM
Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
Join us for an evening designed to help women understand their bodies with clarity and confidence during menopause.
You will learn what the science actually says, hear practical guidance you can use right away, and connect with others who are navigating similar changes.
This is a chance to feel supported, informed, and hopeful about the next chapter of your health.
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
