Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation

10/19/2026

Know a parent, caregiver, teacher or counselor who supports kids? Please share this with them. 🤍

The Youth Wellness Hub is a free, online tool that helps you find mental or behavioral health resources for a child, teen or young adult 21 or under. It creates a customized resource guide for each child.

Step 1️⃣: Complete the questionnaire.
Step 2️⃣ : Review your customized guide to help you understand and navigate mental or behavioral health resources.

🌐Learn more at yw-hub.org

10/16/2026

Our friends at ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis) are hosting a free webinar you won’t want to miss! 💗

Join Dr. Liz O’Riordan, a breast cancer surgeon, author and three-time breast cancer patient, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. CT for a candid conversation about what causes breast cancer, what treatments work, why cancer can come back and how to make informed decisions about your health.

This LEAP event is free and open to all. Register using the link below. 👇🏻👇🏾👇

What causes breast cancer? What actually treats it? Why can it come back? And what can I do about it? 💭

In next week’s LEAP webinar, we’ll be exploring and answering all of these questions with Dr. Liz O’Riordan (), a breast cancer surgeon, author, and three-time breast cancer patient.

During this candid and informative conversation, Dr. O’Riordan will combine her medical expertise with her lived experience to cut through some of the noise surrounding breast cancer.

Join us October 20 from 12-1 PM CT to learn more and get your questions answered. It’s free and open to anyone. Register here: https://abcdbreastcancersupport.org/abcd-event/leap-webinar-breast-cancer-the-truth-from-a-breast-surgeon-with-breast-cancer/

10/16/2026

This summer, Northwestern University student Gabby joined our team thanks to Northwestern University ’s Summer Internship Grant Program, which funds unpaid internships. We don’t typically host undergraduate interns, but her inquiry letter and passion stood out. 💜

Thank you, Gabby and Northwestern, for a summer of thoughtful work and impact. Read her story in her own words:

Heather Hudson / October 6, 2026 Real Work, Real Stakes A Summer at the Foundation We don’t typically host undergraduate interns, but Gabby, a Northwestern University student, impressed us with her inquiry letter and the inspiration behind it.   Thanks to Northwestern University’s Summer Intern...

10/13/2026

In Their Words: What Participants Love About First Breath 💜

🩵Hear from families about why this program matters. First Breath health educators provide support and information to help parents give their babies a healthy start.

Want to learn more or sign up?👉🏻 wwhf.org/firstbreath

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, remember that you don’t have to navigate mental health challenges alone. Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, but resources are available to help you take the next step. 🤍

🦡Well Badger is a resource center that can help connect you with resources based on your specific needs, situation and insurance plan. Whether you’re looking for mental health services, support programs or other community resources, Well Badger can help you find options that fit your needs. 💁🏻‍♀️💁🏾‍♂️

📱To get in touch with Well Badger, dial 1-800-642-7837, Text "WB" to 608-360-9328, or visit their website to explore resources and find support that works for you.

🌐Mental health listings: https://www.wellbadger.org/s/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder?language=en_US

🌐 Where to start: https://www.wellbadger.org/s/article/Mental-Health-Where-do-I-Start?language=en_US

Taking care of your mental health is an important part of taking care of your overall health. Asking for help is a sign of strength- not weakness.

10/09/2026

Protect Your Vision: 5 Tips for Aging Eyes 👀
Your eyes change with age, but how you care for them now matters. Proactive eye health may delay vision changes and help protect against severe vision loss from eye disease.

1️⃣Get regular check-ups with an eye care professional👩🏻‍⚕️
2️⃣Eat for eye health 🍎🥗
3️⃣Manage diabetes and high blood pressure
When left untreated or uncontrolled, diabetes and high blood pressure can cause eye problems.
4️⃣Protect your eyes outdoors🕶️
To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses and brimmed hats whenever you are outdoors.
5️⃣Stop smoking

Learn more at https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/how-protect-your-vision-you-age

10/06/2026

Everyone deserves a healthy, safe relationship. If you or someone you know needs support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is here 24/7. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text “START” to 88788, or visit thehotline.org.

10/04/2026

You don't need to spend money to enjoy fall in Wisconsin. Take a family hike, explore a new park, look for wildlife or have a fall-color scavenger hunt in your neighborhood.

Have kids? The Wisconsin DNR offers free Wisconsin Explorer activity books with games, crafts, scavenger hunts and ideas for exploring nature.

Visit your nearest state park property and ask for a free Wisconsin Explorer booklet.

Wisconsin Explorer link: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/learn/explorer

10/04/2026

Does breast density matter? YES, and here's why!
Breast density can make some cancers harder to see on a mammogram. It's also an independent breast cancer risk factor.

👩🏽‍⚕️If you have dense breasts, talk with your healthcare provider about whether additional screening may be appropriate for you. Not sure where to start? The NBCF's Q&A guide can help prepare you for that conversation:�https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Dense-Breasts-Guide.pdf

10/03/2026

Mammograms: What they can and can't tell you.

Mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, but they're not the whole picture.

Knowing:
✔️when to get screened
✔️understanding your risk and
✔️paying attention to changes in your breasts
..all play an important role in breast health.

What Is a Mammogram?
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to look for signs of breast cancer, sometimes before symptoms appear.

There are two main types:
1️⃣ Screening mammogram: Routine testing for people who don't have signs or symptoms.

2️⃣Diagnostic mammogram: A more detailed evaluation used when there is a concerning symptom or an unusual finding on a screening mammogram.

When Should You Get a Mammogram?

✔️For people at average risk, routine mammography generally begins around age 40.
✔️How often you should be screened depends on your age, personal and family history and other risk factors.
✔️Some people at higher risk may need to start screening earlier or have additional screening.

Talk with your healthcare provider about the screening schedule that's right for you.

Don't wait for your next mammogram if you notice a change.

👩🏻‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️Talk with your healthcare provider if you notice things like:
✔️A new lump or thickening
✔️A change in breast size or shape
✔️Changes in the skin
✔️Nipple changes or discharge
✔️Persistent breast pain or other unusual changes