| |  | The vision of Dr. Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD
Executive Director, Institute for Women's Health Research |
“We stand at the beginning of a century where enormous gains in women’s health scholarship and medical practice will be possible. We stand at a time when women’s healthcare needs extend beyond obstetrics and gynecology to all disciplines of medicine. We stand at a particularly critical, unifying and expectant time in the life of the Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice
Women's Hospital and the Feinberg School of Medicine. These institutions recognize the unparalleled opportunity to be at the leading edge of research that impacts women’s health. These institutions have invested heavily in women’s healthcare infrastructure and programming. And these institutions recognize that there is a critical bond between the latest research and the treatment of women throughout their lifespan. Now is the time to capitalize on this relationship, catalyze women’s healthcare research and create the most comprehensive women’s healthcare program in the nation. We plan to make 21st century possibilities for a healthy life and prevention of disease in women a reality.” | | | Follow link to announcement. Download Pioneer Awards flyer. | | | The Institute for Women's Health Research has launched its IRB (Institutional Review Board) approved Illinois Women's Health Registry. We invite any female, Illinois resident over the age of 18 willing to complete a comprehensive health survey to enroll. The purpose of the Registry is twofold. The collective data will be analyzed longitudinally to track the health trends and status of Illinois women, which will help identify community health priorities. Secondly, the database can be queried to identify women who match eligibility requirements of university-sponsored studies. Women who match requirements may be invited to participate in specifically approved studies that advance women's health. | | | The Oncofertility Saturday Academy (OSA) is a science program offered to high school girls to explore the basic science research, clinical applications, and career options in the fields of reproductive sciences, cancer biology, and oncofertility. This program is a collaborative effort between Northwestern University's Institute for Women's Health Research and Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago. On April 9, 2009, WGN Television produced a news story about the Oncofertility Saturday Academy. Please visit the OSA website for more information. | | Federal, state and local organizations focus identify a number of health issues every month to bring to national attention. The institute will focus on one of these topics. Please go to Publications for archived health topics.
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder resulting from abnormal electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures. Although many seizures involve convulsions, some sufferers experience staring spells or temporary confusion. Please read this month's health topic on Epilepsy. Archived health topics can be found in Publications |
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