Women's Health Resources

Welcome to our Women’s Wellness resources page - we understand the  unique challenges and responsibilities that women face every day, which is  why we've curated a collection of tools, tips, and support to help prioritize  their well-being. Whether juggling work, family, or personal goals, we're here  to provide guidance and encouragement every step of the way.  Explore our handpicked resources and start the journey to a healthier,  happier you today. Because when women take care of themselves, everyone  benefits.

Wellness Webinars

Awareness Matters. Each month Be Well Illinois provides educational resources about health awareness topics. Increasing awareness supports the prevention of serious health conditions and each awareness month creates the opportunity to learn more about how to keep yourself healthy.

• Cervical Health Awareness
• Cervical Health Awareness Month
• Stress Awareness
• Breast Cancer Awareness
  
• October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (illinois.gov)
• Breast Cancer Awareness and Disparities in Care Among Latinas
• The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Your Personal Life With the Needs of Your Older Parents or Loved Ones
• Domestic Violence Awareness
• Breathing Techniques To Relieve Stress & Improve Health
• Communication Skills for Families
• Helping Children Develop Strong Ethical Values
• Emotional Eating: The Connection Between Mood and Food
• Helping Your Teen Learn Emotional Regulation

Healthcare Resources

Be Well Illinois provides healthcare management resources to help you achieve a better quality of life through continuous awareness, education, and management of your overall health. Learning how to address problems and make informed decisions about your health can help you live a healthier life.

• Pregnancy
• Heart Disease
• Hypertension
• Increasing Survival of Breast Cancer Through Exercise
• Physical Fitness and Mental Health
• Exercise and Cervical Cancer

Kid’s Corner

The State of Illinois cares about children. Kid’s Corner is Be Well Illinois’ way of providing helpful information to support you with wellness needs of your children. Remember, your physician is an important partner in the care of your child. It’s important to have an established relationship with a physician and make sure your child has regular wellness checks.

• Kids’ Colorectal Health Awareness
• Heart Health Awareness
• Adoption Awareness
• Down Syndrome Awareness
• Alcohol Awareness: Underage Drinking
• Better Sleep Awareness
• Diabetes Awareness
• UV Safety

Food For Thought

Good nutrition can improve your overall health such as: mental acuteness, building stronger immune systems, increasing energy and the ability to manage chronic health problems, among others. Eating well is the key to a healthy, emotionally balanced, and mentally sharp life.

• Healthy Eating Habits
• The DASH Plan
• Diabetes and Nutrition
• Best Foods to Reduce Stress
• Healthy Foods That Are Good for Your Heart
• Maintaining a Healthy Diet with Breast Cancer
• Changes in Your Diet May Help Reduce or Control Asthma Symptoms
•  Is There a Connection Between Diet and Migraine?

Additional Resources

• HealthyWomen’s Talk Show, For Women By Women - HealthyWomen
  • HealthyWomen launched WomenTalk to bring together healthcare professionals and women to connect about their health. On WomenTalk, we bring you authentic, engaging, and personal stories by women for women.- up-to-date information from guests who are top healthcare providers, researchers, experts, and leading professionals in their fields.
• Resources for Women’s Health | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (ahrq.gov)
  • The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of healthcare for all Americans. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the healthcare system and help consumers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.
• HealthyWomen
  • HealthyWomen is dedicated to educating women in the middle — ages 35 to 64 — so they can make informed health decisions, advocate for themselves and prioritize their health and wellness by providing them with scientifically-reviewed, evidence-based information that allows them to make informed health choices to live well and age well.
• Easy Healthy Recipes - Eating Bird Food
  • Eating Bird Food simply means eating a wholesome diet focused on real foods – without labels.