First Lady Jill Biden is set to touch down in Chicago today, with a packed schedule aimed at spotlighting women's health. According to NBC Chicago, Biden will land at O'Hare International Airport at 12:45 p.m. and then head to the University of Illinois Chicago for a significant health research event.

Joining forces with the First Lady is none other than Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, a well-known advocate in the realm of women's health. The occasion underscores "the importance of advancing research on menopause and women's health," and is a slice of the larger White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. The initiative, per an announcement from the White House, looks to improve research methods and address disparities in the field.

Moving into the evening, Biden isn't slowing down as she plans to jet off to Connecticut for another event, keeping the momentum of her health advocacy tour in motion. The first lady's efforts come as part of a broader push by the White House Gender Policy Council, which is crafting recommendations for the Biden-Harris administration regarding women's health research, according to ABC 7 Chicago.

This health initiative, launched back in November, aims to marshal the insights of philanthropic leaders and engage women's health organizations, just to name a few stakeholders. Recommendations are anticipated in the coming weeks, focusing on optimizing the administration’s investments in women's health and breaking down some of the enduring health disparities and inequities. The UIC event, open at 1:30 p.m., promises to be a nexus for such influential discussions.

Amidst these efforts, however, the U.S. Palestinian Community Network's Chicago chapter has announced its intention to protest Biden's visit. This follows a similar demonstration mounted in November during a visit from President Joe Biden, signaling that even as the administration presses forward with its health agenda, there remain voices of dissent ready to be heard.