Women's Health Articles and Patient Stories
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Tips for Eating Healthy While Pregnant
Get the right nutrients to nourish yourself and your baby
Bones and Joints
How Women Can Prevent Osteoporosis
Tips to help you keep your bones strong and avoid fractures
Women’s Health
Do I Have a UTI?
Clearing up the most common questions about UTI, including how to get help for one
Women’s Health
25 Years of Care and Compassion Leads to Gift Supporting HIV Research
Sherri Wrobell first came to Rush following an HIV diagnosis. That was 25 years ago. Wrobell credits her physician for maintaining her health since then.
Women’s Health
Why Birth Control and Migraines With Aura Don't Mix
The risk of stroke may outweigh the benefits of oral contraception
Cancer
Breast Cancer Screening at Rush
Diagnostic radiologist Lisa Stempel, MD, underscores the importance of breast cancer screening beginning at age 40

Exercise & Fitness
Exercise During Pregnancy
How to stay active at every stage of pregnancy — and after you deliver
Healthy Living
8 Things to Know About Hepatitis C
Why all baby boomers should get tested, and other important facts.
Heart Health
Women and PAD
Why it's essential for women to learn about peripheral artery disease (PAD) and its symptoms
Women’s Health
6 Questions for Your OB-GYN
Gynecologic problems can be embarrassing or scary, but it's important to talk about them