Friends of Prentice

Friends of Prentice We fund groundbreaking research to improve women’s health throughout her life.

Friends of Prentice harnesses the creativity and resources of a diverse and engaged volunteer board, sharing a common passion for women's health. Working in partnership with Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Prentice Women's Hospital, our organization advances the quality of care provided to women by investing in emerging technologies and medical advancements including ground breaking research, cli

nical care programs and advanced educational opportunities. We nurture a proud legacy of philanthropy and volunteerism as we strive to improve health and wellness throughout the arc of a woman's life.

Women’s health is not optional, it’s essential. 💜 This International Day of Action for Women’s Health, we stand alongsid...
05/28/2026

Women’s health is not optional, it’s essential. 💜 This International Day of Action for Women’s Health, we stand alongside the advocates, researchers, providers, and communities working to advance equity, access, and innovation in women’s healthcare. At Friends of Prentice, we’re proud to fund early-stage research that sparks progress, ignites breakthroughs, and helps shape a healthier future for women at every stage of life.

But progress only happens when people choose to invest in it. Join us in sparking the movement and furthering our 40 year mission by donating today to support the future of women’s health. ✨

https://bit.ly/friendsofprentice-donate

Let’s move, connect, and make an impact together 🧘🏻‍♀️✨Join us on July 22 at 6PM along our beautiful lakefront for an en...
05/28/2026

Let’s move, connect, and make an impact together 🧘🏻‍♀️✨

Join us on July 22 at 6PM along our beautiful lakefront for an energizing and grounding yoga class led by our friend and board member Kenna Johnson from Sona Fitness. This isn’t just a workout, it’s a chance to come together as a community, friends first, to support something bigger. Every stretch, breath, and moment on the mat helps ignite early-stage research and spark breakthroughs in women’s health.

We will have you covered with mats, water bottles, and fun goodies so all you have to do is show up, bring your people, and move with us.
All levels are welcome, and all proceeds directly fund the future of women’s health. Grab your friends, grab your spot, and help us spark what’s next: https://bit.ly/fop-yoga2026

05/27/2026

We’re incredibly proud of Friends of Prentice Board Member Dr. Janelle Bolden for using her voice to shine a light on such an important and often overlooked topic during Maternal Mental Health Month. 💜

In her recent appearance on ABC7 Chicago () Dr. Bolden () spoke about the realities of maternal mental health conditions, including postpartum depression and anxiety, which affect 1 in 5 women, yet too often go undiagnosed and untreated. She also highlighted the ongoing disparities in access to mental healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy, particularly in underserved communities.

Conversations like these matter. At Friends of Prentice, we believe advancing women’s health means continuing to elevate awareness, support research, and advocate for better care at every stage of life. Thank you, Dr. Bolden, for helping Spark the Movement and for continuing to champion women’s health both in and beyond the exam room. 👏🏼

We’re excited to officially welcome Katie Marchewka, Sara Swearingen, Seema Patel, and Stephanie DeFilippis to the Frien...
05/22/2026

We’re excited to officially welcome Katie Marchewka, Sara Swearingen, Seema Patel, and Stephanie DeFilippis to the Friends of Prentice family. ✨

Our mission is powered by passionate people willing to give their time, talents, and leadership to help move women’s health forward and we’re incredibly grateful to have these amazing women join our board community.

As we continue funding the future of women’s health, we know each of them will bring fresh energy, perspective, and impact to the work ahead. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! 🎉👏🏼

Last night, we gathered with our incredible board members for our Spring Board Meeting, coming together to meet this cri...
05/21/2026

Last night, we gathered with our incredible board members for our Spring Board Meeting, coming together to meet this critical moment for women’s health. 💜 We were honored to welcome our grant recipient and friends, Dr. Emma Barber and Dr. Connor Wang, who shared powerful insights on the impact of the research we support. A heartfelt thank you to Marty Roth and Kirkland Law Offices () for hosting such a meaningful evening. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and continues to champion our mission!

For the last 5 years, Ella Cate has been such a special part of the Friends of Prentice family and somewhere along the w...
05/20/2026

For the last 5 years, Ella Cate has been such a special part of the Friends of Prentice family and somewhere along the way, our mission became part of her story too. 💜

Inspired by the impact of women’s health philanthropy, Ella Cate went on to earn her master’s degree in nonprofit management from Columbia University and we’re lucky enough that she’s still with us part-time today. ✨

Her passion, dedication, and heart for this work continue to make a lasting impact on our team and mission every day. We’re so proud to celebrate her and all she’s accomplished!

05/15/2026

40 years ago, a group of friends came together with a shared belief: the healthcare they received should be available, and better, for others too.

That vision became Friends of Prentice, now a community-driven organization advancing women’s health through early-stage research that sparks breakthroughs and expands care for millions of women. 💜

At Friends of Prentice, we invest in innovation that moves women’s health forward, funding the research that helps shape the future of care at every stage of life.

During National Women’s Health Month, we’re proud to celebrate our partnership with Wintrust and the impact that grows when community investment and women’s health come together.

National Women’s Health Week is a reminder that progress in women’s health doesn’t happen by accident, it happens becaus...
05/13/2026

National Women’s Health Week is a reminder that progress in women’s health doesn’t happen by accident, it happens because people choose to invest in it.

At Friends of Prentice, we fund early-stage research that sparks breakthroughs, expands possibilities, and helps shape the future of care for women at every stage of life. But this work only moves forward because of a community willing to stand behind it. Right now, more than ever, support for research matters. Every share expands awareness. Every donation helps fuel what comes next. And every person who joins this movement helps push women’s health forward.

Donate today and share our mission for the women in your life, your mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, and future generations.💜

Last night our incredible Friends of Prentice board members gathered to support the selection of this year’s grant recip...
05/08/2026

Last night our incredible Friends of Prentice board members gathered to support the selection of this year’s grant recipients, alongside the brilliant physicians and scientists who educated us. Given all of the new National Institutes of Health (NIH) policies designed to slash federal spending that keeps universities and research institutes operating have put many promising studies at risk of being delayed-or worse, canceled. Friends of Prentice remains a vital hub, directly addressing the urgent needs arising from these funding shortfalls.

We are so proud to remain steadfast in our mission and know it was so important to gather together and meet this moment. We’re honored to fund the future of women’s healthcare and could not do it without the unwavering generosity of our Friends of Prentice family. 💜 Stay tuned to see what we’re funding! Learn how you can get involved during these uncertain times with our link in bio.

This Women’s Health Month, thanks to our longtime partners at Wintrust Financial Corporation (), FOP officially made its...
05/07/2026

This Women’s Health Month, thanks to our longtime partners at Wintrust Financial Corporation (), FOP officially made its billboard debut on the Kennedy Expressway. You can spot us on the Wintrust digital billboard daily from 10 AM–2 PM and 8 PM–10 PM through 6/1 along I-90/94 near North Ave. ✨

Huge thank you to Wintrust, Chris Newton () and Jack Begley () for helping make this happen and for continuing to champion Friends of Prentice in such a big way. Seeing our name up in lights makes sitting in traffic a little brighter💜

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