The Gyne's Guide
M. Susan Scanlon, MD
Respect Yourself
Protect Yourself
What's it about?
Dr. M. Susan Scanlon designed this interactive event for mothers and daughters to teach high school students several smart strategies for handling the challenges they will face in college.
It's not just another lecture! This workshop with a panel of experts is about doing something to get prepared for a healthy, safe and happy college experience! Wear comfortable clothes and get involved!
Lecture Topics
Dr. M. Susan Scanlon will discuss
-
Understanding your boundaries
-
Decisions about sexuality
-
What it means to consent
-
Contraception & STD prevention
-
Dangers of alcohol use
-
Avoiding date-rape drugs
-
Risk of sexual assault
"Dr Scanlon covered all the issues that I was too uncomfortable to talk about with my daughter. This is a great program!"
-Sharon D.
Health & Safety Tips
Practice the power of the word "NO" led by college students from schools such as Boston College and University of Illinois.
"This was my favorite part of today. It helped me to hear what college girls said about staying safe." - Lauren G.
Self-Defense
Learn to protect yourself with martial arts and the Girls on Guard/Fight-Like-a-Girl self-defense moves.
" I truly believe in the College Prep Workshop. I wish it was a mandatory class in all high schools."
- Michelle DeLaRosa, Women's Self-Defense Institute
Exercise
Learn the ultimate dorm room workout to stay fit and handle stress.
"Dr Scanlon will help so many college girls with her workshops. The information is great!"
-Amy Winter, Fitness Expert
Nutrition
Gain insight into many helpful strategies for healthy college eating.
"I like that she told me what foods to pick in the cafeteria and what I should keep in my fridge in my dorm."
- Ashley M.
"High school students prep for the ACT, spend hours on their applications, and carefully plan out their dorm room. They also need to prepare for the health and safety issues they will face so their college years can be happy and productive. This workshop will help high school students do just that!"
- M. Susan Scanlon, MD
Yoga
Learn a college yoga flow to help you reduce stress, combat the physical demands of college and improve focus.
Yoga may reduce depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
-Mayo Clinic
Upcoming Workshops
REGISTRATION coming soon
JUNE AND AUGUST 2024
Registration coming soon!
Hoffman Estates, IL
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
for mother(parent/guardian) & daughter
Dr Scanlon's College Guidebook
The Gyne's Guide for College Women:
How to Have a Healthy, Safe and Happy Four Years
Dr Scanlon's college guidebook goes hand in hand with the workshops! Keep it in your dorm for quick answers and advice when you need it!
Featured in
Recent Workshops
June 12, 2023
Amita Health
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
January 9, 2023
Amita Health
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
August 8, 2021
Amita Health
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
August 2, 2020
Hosted on Zoom due to Covid pandemic
August 11, 2019
Amita Health
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
June 2019
Northwest Community Healthcare
Wellness Center
Arlington Heights, IL
April 12, 2019
Benet Academy
Transition to College speaker
Lisle, IL
January 6, 2019
Amita Health
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
August 12, 2018
Northwest Community Healthcare
Wellness Center
Arlington Heights, IL
June 10, 2018
Amita Health
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
March 23, 2018
Benet Academy
Lisle, IL
Health Lecture Segment for male and female students in the 2018 senior class
March 13, 2018
Glenbard West High School
Glen Ellyn, IL
Health Lecture Segment for Women's Leadership Conference
January 21, 2018
Amita Health
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
July 30, 2017
Loyola Center for Health & Fitness
On the campus of Loyola Medical Center
Maywood, IL
June 23, 2017
Amita Health
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
May 7, 2017
Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale, IL
Hosted by the Hinsdale Central Boosters
January 8, 2017
Loyola Center for Health & Fitness
On the campus of Loyola Medical Center
Maywood, IL
October 19, 2016
Fenwick High School
Oak Park, IL
Mini-workshop for male and female students of the 2017 Senior Class
August 7, 2016
Loyola Center for Health & Fitness
On the campus of Loyola Medical Center
Maywood, IL
May 25, 2016
2Hot Yoga. Highland Park, IL
Mini-workshop sponsored by parent group from New Trier High School
April 24, 2016
Glenview Park Center Health and Fitness. Glenview, IL
January 10, 2016
Northwest Community Hospital
Wellness Center
Arlington Heights, IL