Advancing Reproductive Medicine
Infertility and pregnancy losses impact millions of people and is globally recognized as a public health concern. Infertility is a deeply personal and often distressing experience. It affects individuals and couples, creating emotional, physical, and financial strain. Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics' Reproductive Medicine and Immunology team, led by Dr. Joanne Kwak-Kim, is dedicated to breaking down barriers to infertility and pregnancy loss care, including reproductive immunology investigation and treatment.
We specialize in addressing immune disorders and other underlying diseases that affect pregnancy, helping thousands of women achieve healthy, full-term pregnancies.
Yet numerous barriers — such as limited information, restrictive laws and policies, stigma, and high costs — put infertility care out of reach for many. People who already face difficulties even after advanced reproductive technology treatment and those with limited resources are particularly impacted.
Our Hope
For those with a history of infertility or unexplained pregnancy loss, our experts in Reproductive Medicine and Immunology offer assessment and treatment that can ultimately provide answers, direction, and hope. Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics is committed to breaking down these barriers and making infertility care accessible to all who need it.
Our Vision
Dr. Kwak-Kim and her team have helped thousands of women — across the U.S. and around the globe — maintain successful pregnancies and deliver healthy babies. Her unique approach involves identifying and addressing immune disorders as well as other potential etiologies that might be preventing a healthy, full-term pregnancy.
Support the Reproductive Medicine Impact Fund
Philanthropic support allows us to expand access to care for underserved communities, provide comprehensive patient support, train reproductive medicine specialists, and further advance clinical and laboratory research, ensuring that Dr. Kwak-Kim's pioneering work continues to benefit families. Your contributions will:
- Expand Access to Care: Enable us to provide more affordable and accessible infertility treatments to underserved communities, including people of color, individuals experiencing economic hardship, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals.
- Enhance Patient Support: Provide comprehensive support services, including counseling and financial assistance, to help patients navigate their infertility journey with dignity and hope.
- Train Future Leaders: Support the education and training of the next generation of reproductive medicine specialists, ensuring that our pioneering work continues to benefit families for years to come.
- Research: Support the research to advance current knowledge.
By supporting RFU Health Clinics' Reproductive Medicine and Immunology Impact Fund, you are investing in the health and well-being of women and families. Your generosity will have a lasting impact, helping to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to build the family of their dreams.
Infertility and pregnancy loss may be a complex and challenging issue, but together we can make a difference. We invite you to join us in this critical mission. Your support will help remove barriers, provide hope and change lives.