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AMWA CHICAGO CONSORTIUM?

This consortium represents a collaboration of women students and physicians in private practices, health clinics and academic organizations across the Chicagoland area. Our goal is to create a support network amongst women physicians in Chicago to promote women's health and the advancement of women in medicine in our city.
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Health Month
SEPTEMBER 2018

RAINN Day (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network Day)

Resources

10,000 Women Survey by Arogya World
highlights the impact of NCD's on women and the burden of caregiving

Check out
the upcoming Chicago Salons

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Alzheimer's: Make a Plan
A sure sign that there is a stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease is people’s hesitancy to talk about it, acknowledge its signs and symptoms, and their minimization of the cognitive issues. Read More

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Women in Stroke infographic
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Video Gallery

Sector Videos
Sector vignettes offer profession-specific guidance for working to become dementia friendly.

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SWHR ® is a national non-profit based in Washington DC that serves as the leader in promoting research on biological differences in disease and is dedicated to advancing women’s health through science, advocacy, and education. Learn more about the exciting work we do.

Radio Spot

Dr. Neelum on Intellectual Radio's "Straight Talk No Chaser" Show.

JUST IN . . .

Sickle Cell Transitional Care from Childhood to Adulthood:
The Role of Community Health Workers
September 20, 2018

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Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions globally and disproportionately impacts certain racial and ethnic populations including African Americans, Latinos and people of Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian and Mediterranean descent. Learn more

Women Physicians Forum
September 22, 2018

This packed program offers a morning filled with learning, personal and professional development for women physicians. Learn more.

ARTICLE OF THE MONTH

September is
'Women in Medicine Month'
Read about Heart Disease and Women at the links below:
1. AHA STATEMENT LINKING HYPERTENTION AND DEMENTIA
2. FACTS ABOUT WOMENS HEART DISEASE
3. HEART ATTACK DEATHS MORE LIKELY FOR WOMEN WHEN TREATED BY A MALE DOCTOR
4. CDC: PREVENTABLE DEATHS FROM HEART DISEASE AND STROKE (2016)
5. STEM WORKERS AT CRISIS LEVEL

Stroke Month Resources
Get the Facts. Share the Facts.

We admit, we're obsessed with ending stroke. Why? Because up to 80% of strokes may be preventable. This month, learn how and spread the word.
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As women's participation in STEM has grown, so has our awareness of the importance of sex and gender variables in experimental design and technological innovation. Learn more