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Gender-Affirming Voice Coach, JP (he/him), is excited to invite people to join our new 4-part educational seires Aligning Voice with Identity! Listen to learn more about what participants can expect from this virtual opportunity.
Visit www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/voice-coaching to register.
Led by JP, this series will take place on Monday evenings throughout August from 7pm to 8pm CT. This series is virtual. Series dates include August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.
We are offering this series on a sliding scale from $40-20 per session, for a total of $160-$80. Registration includes all four sessions. If you have any questions about the sliding scale and/or would like to discuss a payment plan, reach out to [email protected]. No one will be turned away based on ability to pay.
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Gender-Affirming Voice Coach, JP (he/him), is excited to invite people to join our new 4-part educational seires Aligning Voice with Identity! Listen to learn more about what participants can expect from this virtual opportunity. Visit www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/voice-coaching to register. Led by JP, this series will take place on Monday evenings throughout August from 7pm to 8pm CT. This series is virtual. Series dates include August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. We are offering this series on a sliding scale from $40-20 per session, for a total of $160-$80. Registration includes all four sessions. If you have any questions about the sliding scale and/or would like to discuss a payment plan, reach out to [email protected]. No one will be turned away based on ability to pay.
We updated our clinic tour! Take a look at our space and learn more about all of our programs. Special thanks to our amazing volunteers for their work filming, editing, and animating our updated tour. Editing + film: Giorgia Harvey Animation: Lindsey Fisher [Video description: a video tour of Chicago Women's Health Center's clinic space including footage of outreach and education programming in Chicago Public Schools. The video has various animations accompanying lists of services and information about public transportation.]
In the last of this video series, JP, CWHC's Gender-Affirming Voice Coach, finishes his tips for developing a no shame vocal practice. After you have found time for your practice and established consistency, JP recommends ways that you can further incorporate your new consistent habits into your life. Keep an eye out on our socials for more information and education related to gender-affirming voice coaching. To learn more about our Gender-Affirming Voice Program, visit our website at www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/voice-coaching. Folks are invited to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with JP or attend our upcoming group info session on April 29th. For questions, email [email protected]. [Video description: a videographic with a video of J P, C WH C’s Gender Affirming Voice Coach, standing outside in his back yard. The camera is closely framing J P's face in a vertical orientation. In the video, JP is talking about developing a no shame practice for gender affirming vocal exercises. The first frame of the video includes a fade in the Chicago Women ‘ * s Health Center logo which contains the name of the organization in two-tone text. Above the logo is black text that reads, “No Shame Practices from our Gender Affirming Voice Program with J P ( he / him ) C W H C voice coach.” A slide at the end of the video contains the C W H C logo and a white rounded rectangle with a mouse icon and “w w w dot chicago womens health center dot org forward slash voice dash coaching.” Above this text reads, "Learn more about our Gender Affirming Voice Program by visiting our website. Join JP on Monday, April 27th for a free group info session!"]
Not only can it be difficult to create time for new habits or to practice towards new goals, but what does it look like to maintain consistency? In this video JP, a Gender-Affirming Voice Coach, shares some thoughts on how to develop a consistent, no shame practice. Keep an eye out on our socials for our final tip for developing a "No Shame Practice" when doing vocal exercises. To learn more about our Gender-Affirming Voice Program, visit our website at www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/voice-coaching. Folks are invited to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with JP or attend our upcoming group info session on April 29th. For questions, email [email protected]. [Video description: a videographic with a video of J P, C WH C’s Gender Affirming Voice Coach, standing outside in his back yard. The camera is closely framing J P's face in a vertical orientation. In the video, JP is talking about developing a no shame practice for gender affirming vocal exercises. The first frame of the video includes a fade in the Chicago Women ‘ * s Health Center logo which contains the name of the organization in two-tone text. Above the logo is black text that reads, “No Shame Practices from our Gender Affirming Voice Program with J P ( he / him ) C W H C voice coach.” A slide at the end of the video contains the C W H C logo and a white rounded rectangle with a mouse icon and “w w w dot chicago womens health center dot org forward slash voice dash coaching.” Above this text reads, "Learn more about our Gender Affirming Voice Program by visiting our website. Schedule a free 20 minute consultation with J P!"]
A question clients sometimes ask is, "What’s it gonna take for me to work on my voice and get results? I'm not sure if I have enough time to practice." In this video JP, a Gender-Affirming Voice Coach, shares some thoughts on how to find time to practice and work towards your vocal goals. Keep an eye out on our socials for two other tips for developing a ""No Shame Practice."" To learn more about our Gender-Affirming Voice Program, visit the link in our bio or our website at www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/voice-coaching. Folks are invited to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with JP or attend our upcoming group info session on April 29th. For questions, email [email protected]. [Video description: a videographic with a video of J P, C WH C’s Gender Affirming Voice Coach, standing outside in his back yard. The camera is closely framing J P's face in a vertical orientation. In the video, JP is talking about developing a no shame practice for gender affirming vocal exercises. The first frame of the video includes a fade in the Chicago Women ‘ * s Health Center logo which contains the name of the organization in two-tone text. Above the logo is black text that reads, “No Shame Practices from our Gender Affirming Voice Program with J P ( he / him ) C W H C voice coach.” A slide at the end of the video contains the C W H C logo and a white rounded rectangle with a mouse icon and “w w w dot chicago womens health center dot org forward slash voice dash coaching.” Above this text reads, "Learn more about our Gender Affirming Voice Program by visiting our website. Schedule a free 20 minute consultation with J P!"]
2024 Cervical Health Awareness Month
All people with a cervix deserve to have access to care that addresses their unique needs. At CWHC, we believe that education and empowerment are integral to achieving this reality. In honor of Cervical Health Awareness Month coming to an end, and supporting cervical health year-round, we are lowering the price of our Self-Exam Kits by 50%.
Did you know that you can examine your cervix by yourself? All you need is a mirror and a speculum, both of which you can find in our Self-Exam Kits! Our kits include a mirror, speculum, and self-exam guide. You can purchase one by stopping by the Health Center or our website at www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/cornerstore.
Video audio transcription: "January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and CWHC has a cervical self-exam guide and cervical self-exam kit to help celebrate. Using some key tools of feminist research, like the speculum, a flashlight, and a mirror- you can use these tools and a self-exam guide to explore both cervical health for one's own body and get to know a little bit about how radical education can start with us.
[Video description: a videographic with a video of Scout, C WH C's Outreach & Education Director, seated in the waiting room of the health center. In the video, Scout is talking about C W H C's self exam kits and cervical health awareness month. The first frame of the video includes a fade in the Chicago Women ‘ * s Health Center logo which contains the name of the organization in two-tone text. Above the logo is black text that reads, "Self exam kits plus cervial health awareness month with Scout ( they / them ) Outreach and Education Director." Another slide in between two clips of video reads, You can buy a self exam kit by visiting our clinic or on our website.” The third slide contains the C W H C logo and a white rounded rectangle with a mouse icon and "w w w dot chicago womens health center dot org forward slash cornerstore.”]
This #GivingTuesday, we are choosing to highlight the experiences of our clients. This client was asked, “Has anything changed for you since you came to Chicago Women’s Health Center?” Help CWHC continue to evolve to meet the needs of our clients and communities. Support us this #GivingTuesday by making a donation, picking up something from our Corner Store, or fulfilling one of the items from our wishlist - you can access all three by visiting this link: https://linktr.ee/chicagowomenshealthcenter [Video description: a videographic containing a voiceover of a phone call with a C W H C client and animated text on a light teal background. The first frame of the video includes a fade in of dark grey and teal shapes surrounding the Chicago Women ' * s Health Center logo which contains the name of the organization in two-tone text. The dark grey and teal shapes remain in place throughout the video framing various slides of text that fade in and out. There are 5 slides of text throughout the video. The second slide reads, "Each year, over 5700 women, trans people, and young people access affirming, informative health services through CWHC." The third slide reads, "All of our services are offered on a sliding scale." The fourth slide reads, "Everyone deserves access to quality health care and education, regardless of their ability to pay." The fifth slide reads, "Consent, collaboration, and education are foundational to each health care visit, counseling session, and health education class." The final slide reads, "Be part of our work in the year ahead. Support CWHC today." All of the different text slides appear during pauses in the voiceover speaker. The final slide also includes an illustration of a blue and orange heart above the letters C W H C. The shapes and text on the last slide fade to a blank background.]
We're participating in the myWalgreens donation program! At Walgreens, you’ll earn unlimited 1% Walgreens Cash rewards when you shop with your myWalgreens membership and you can contribute $1, $5, or more of your Walgreens Cash rewards to local and national charities making a difference in your community. It’s that easy and the amount you donate is up to you! Donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Chicago Women's Health Center thru 11/30/22. [Video description: an animated informational video produced by Walgreens explaining how individuals may log into the Walgreens app to participate in my Walgreens. The video opens with an illustration of a Black woman with round glasses, reddish hair, and a royal blue shirt with the outline of a collar and a button in white holding a smartphone. Most of the elements in the video are in similar color patterns of light blue, white, and red. Various graphics including animated search bars and moving numbered bullet points move across the screen as each step is explained by a voice over.]
Come see us in our new fiscal year! Never been, or has it been a minute? Take a virtual tour of our clinic space before coming in. Special thanks to the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics for making this video possible as part of Free and Charitable Clinics Month and to the talented Rebecca Vandeventer for creating it for us! See the full virtual tour on our website here: www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/clinic-space
Mirror and a Flashlight Episode 6
What does integrative health mean, and how is it part of feminist care? Our latest episode of Mirror and a Flashlight is out today and features a conversation about CWHC's Integrative Health Program (IHP) with Clinical Services Director, Leslie Fiedler. Listen for a conversation on how CWHC is increasing access to a wider range of frameworks for health and wellness. Listen now on our website (www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/podcast) or on your favorite podcast app.
There is only one episode of this season of Mirror and a Flashlight left and we're wrapping things up with an Event 🎉 We hope you'll join us on March 24th at 7pm CST as we listen to compelling moments from our podcast's first season, and talk through questions it has sparked for listeners and creators alike. Tickets are only $10! Learn more and get yours on our website here: www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/events
Mirror and a Flashlight Episode 5
🎉 EPISODE FIVE IS HERE!🎉 Our latest episode of Mirror and a Flashlight focuses on CWHC’s Alternative Insemination (AI) Program, the first in the midwest specifically designed to provide a path to pregnancy for folx who didn’t have access to sperm. We talk to early members of the program as well as the current Program Coordinator about how CWHC shifted the landscape of parenthood for queer people seeking pregnancies. Listen now on our website (www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/podcast) or using your favorite podcast app. And be sure to subscribe to Mirror and a Flashlight on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode!
Mirror and a Flashlight: Episode 4
🎉NEW EPISODE🎉 The fourth episode of Mirror and a Flashlight is out this morning! Listen in as we trace the steps and missteps of CWHC’s journey to offer trans health services and become a leader in providing trans health care in the midwest.
You can listen to the episode now on our website (www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/episode-four) or on your favorite podcast listening app. While you're there, don't forget to subscribe to Mirror and a Flashlight to make sure you don't miss an episode.