Our Programs
The Programs Committee welcomes the suggestion of topics or speakers for future Women’s Board events.
Please note that as the Women’s Board supports intellectual inquiry across the University, all speakers must be University faculty.
Future Topic or Speaker Suggestion Form
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Through monthly programming and special events, the Women’s Board engages with timely and timeless issues addressed by University of Chicago faculty. Events are open to the public.
Women’s Board May Luncheon
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Healthy Hearts for a Lifetime
University Club of Chicago
Michigan Room, 2nd Floor
76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, affecting one in three women across all age groups, and most cardiovascular disease can still be prevented with education and healthy lifestyle changes. But women also experience unique life events that can impact their risk, including pregnancy and menopause. Furthermore, research shows that stress may impact health, making it important for women to understand the mind-body connection and how to focus on improving both their physical health and mental well-being.
Join us for a panel discussion with doctors Tamar Polonsky, Hena Patel, Jeanne DeCara and Rishi Arora, leading researchers and practitioners at UChicago Medicine, as they provide well-rounded insights on women’s heart health across the lifespan.
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