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New to Wellness House?

Welcome! We’re here for those newly diagnosed, in treatment, post-treatment, and for caregivers and families. Join us for an orientation session to explore our vast, no-cost programming and learn how Wellness House can support you at every stage of your journey.

Attend Our Orientation
Attend a Live or Virtual Program

We offer access to a variety of in-person and virtual classes that can help you heal. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support, and empower you to improve your physical and emotional well-being. Select from more than 500 classes to find something that interests you.

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Take Care of the Whole You

Wellness House offers complete cancer wellness support every step of the way – for you and your loved ones – all at no cost.

Learn about our programs
Wellness House—Support Close to Home

Wellness House partners with top healthcare institutions—including UI Health, Rush, and Loyola Medicine—to bring expert-led cancer support programs to communities across Chicagoland, all at no cost. From nutrition and exercise to counseling and education, our free, evidence-based programs offer care for those diagnosed, caregivers, and loved ones. Find the support that’s right for you.

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Compassionate Experts, Personalized Support

At Wellness House, our specialists are more than experts—they are dedicated partners in your cancer journey. From diagnosis through survivorship, our team provides free, personalized care that blends professional expertise with heartfelt compassion. No matter where you are in your experience, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Meet Our Experts
Your Gift. Their Strength.

Every dollar you give provides life-changing cancer wellness care to those who need it most. Your generosity ensures that anyone affected by cancer can access free programs that promote healing, connection, and hope. Together, we are creating a future where every person impacted by cancer has the support they need to thrive.

Give Today. Change Lives.

New to Wellness House?

Welcome! We’re here for those newly diagnosed, in treatment, post-treatment, and for caregivers and families. Join us for an orientation session to explore our vast, no-cost programming and learn how Wellness House can support you at every stage of your journey.

Attend Our Orientation
Attend a Live or Virtual Program

We offer access to a variety of in-person and virtual classes that can help you heal. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support, and empower you to improve your physical and emotional well-being. Select from more than 500 classes to find something that interests you.

See Program Categories
Take Care of the Whole You

Wellness House offers complete cancer wellness support every step of the way – for you and your loved ones – all at no cost.

Learn about our programs
Wellness House—Support Close to Home

Wellness House partners with top healthcare institutions—including UI Health, Rush, and Loyola Medicine—to bring expert-led cancer support programs to communities across Chicagoland, all at no cost. From nutrition and exercise to counseling and education, our free, evidence-based programs offer care for those diagnosed, caregivers, and loved ones. Find the support that’s right for you.

Find a Location Near You
Compassionate Experts, Personalized Support

At Wellness House, our specialists are more than experts—they are dedicated partners in your cancer journey. From diagnosis through survivorship, our team provides free, personalized care that blends professional expertise with heartfelt compassion. No matter where you are in your experience, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Meet Our Experts
Your Gift. Their Strength.

Every dollar you give provides life-changing cancer wellness care to those who need it most. Your generosity ensures that anyone affected by cancer can access free programs that promote healing, connection, and hope. Together, we are creating a future where every person impacted by cancer has the support they need to thrive.

Give Today. Change Lives.

Get the support you need

Connect with others, learn new skills and gain information when you participate in classes, practice healthful living, reduce stress and more.

Free for everyone

The generous support of our donors, sponsors and grantors means our programs are provided at no cost to you.

For the whole you

We look beyond medical diagnosis to support your social, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological needs.

Whatever you need

Whether you’re looking for counseling, nutrition, exercise, stress management, family support or information, there’s a program for you.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

Announcement for a Dinner with the Doc event on November 4th at Wellness House, featuring Dr. Alec Harris to support cancer wellness for men with prostate cancer and their caregivers.

Dinner with the Doc: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago Meeting Featuring Alec Harris, MD

Wednesday, November 4
5:00 – 7:00 pm
In-Person at Wellness House with Virtual Zoom Option

Men with prostate cancer and their caregivers are invited to discuss updates in the treatment of prostate cancer and stay for a COMPLIMENTARY dinner with the Wellness House Registered Oncology Dietitian who will share insights on how nutrition supports health during treatment and recovery.

Register for Dinner with the Doc: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago Meeting Featuring Alec Harris, MD

An older man holds a smiling young girl in an announcement for a free cancer wellness support event at Stickney Library on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11:30 am.

Wellness House Showcase in Stickney

Thursday, November 5
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wellness House

Curious about Wellness House’s FREE cancer support services? Come experience them for yourself in this orientation-style program. Sample mini sessions such as exercise, support groups or stress management and discover how these programs can support you through every stage of the cancer journey, whether you are pre-treatment, in-treatment, post-treatment, or supporting a loved one. Registration required.

Caring Through Every Stage: Understanding End-of-Life Options

Tuesday, Nov. 10
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Both in-person and online

Presenter: Jaime Lewis, MD, DipABLM, CIAYT. In this seminar Dr. Lewis will describe palliative care, hospice care, and medical aid in dying and how they differ, clarify common misconceptions about palliative care and hospice care and guide you in how to feel more prepared to have conversations with loved ones and your healthcare team about end-of-life care preferences. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a light dinner during the program.

Register for Caring Through Every Stage: Understanding End-of-Life Options

Promotional graphic for Wellness House cancer wellness support programs on Friday, Nov. 13 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm, with a link to register at wellnesshouse.org.

Wellness House Showcase in Hinsdale

Friday, Nov. 13
1:00 – 2:30 pm
In Person | Wellness House

Register for Wellness House Showcase in Hinsdale

Hot Topics in Blood Cancers

Saturday, Nov. 14
9:00 – 2:00 pm
In Person | Wellness House

Join top oncologists, surgeons, and healthcare professionals in the Chicagoland area to learn about the latest updates in the research, treatment and side effect management for blood cancers.

Register for Hot Topics in Blood Cancers

Flyer for a pancreatic cancer treatment event featuring Dr. Akhil Chawla, with a purple ribbon, event details, and Wellness House and Northwestern Medicine logos.

Breakthroughs in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

Thursday, Nov. 19
6:00 – 7:00 pm
In Person | Wellness House

Presenter: Akhil Chawla, MD, Northwestern Medicine. Learn more about the latest advances in pancreatic cancer treatment, care, and ongoing research.

Register for Breakthroughs in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

Announcement for a presentation on neuroendocrine tumors by Andy Liao, MD, and Xavier Keutgen, MD, on November 24 at 6:00 pm at Wellness House. An image shows a woman embracing another person.

Advances in the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors

Tuesday, Nov. 24
6:00 – 7:30 pm
In Person | Wellness House

Presenters: Andy Liao, MD and Xavier Keutgen, MD, University of Chicago

Explore the latest developments in managing neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). This program will cover emerging therapies, innovative treatment approaches, and advancements in patient care to improve outcomes for those affected by NETs.

Register for Advances in the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors

Winter Social

Friday, Dec. 4
4:30 – 6:30 pm
In Person | Wellness House

Our Winter Social brings families together for a free, warm, open-house evening filled with music, treats and moment of connection.

Register for Winter Social

Polar Express Winter Wonderland

Tuesday, Dec. 8
5:00 – 7:30 pm
In Person | Wellness House

Step into the magic of the season ar Wellness House’s Polar Express Winter Wonderland, a festive evening of FREE holiday fun for families impacted by cancer!

Register for Polar Express Winter Wonderland

A person holds a hand to their ear. Event promo for a Rush University Medical Center talk on cancer treatment’s effects on hearing, scheduled online for December 9, 6–7 pm.

The Effects of Cancer Treatment on Hearing

Wednesday, Dec. 9
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Online

Presenters: Ayelet Hamburger, AuD, Rush University Medical Center

Hearing changes are a common side effect of some cancer treatments, but there are ways to manage it. This session will explain how treatment can affect hearing and tinnitus, review the basics of hearing health, and provide practical strategies and resources to support communication and improve your quality of life.

Register for The Effects of Cancer Treatment on Hearing

Event poster for a clinical research talk on prostate and bladder cancers, featuring two doctors as presenters, scheduled for December 15 at Wellness House.

The Impact of Clinical Research on Prostate & Bladder Cancers

Tuesday, Dec. 15
6:00 – 7:30 pm
In Person | Wellness House

Presenters: Brian Myre, MD and Amit R. Patel, MD, Duly Health and Care

Clinical research is transforming cancer care by advancing new treatments, improving early detection, and helping providers deliver more personalized care. Join Dr. Patel and Dr. Myre from Duly Health and Care to learn more about the future of prostate and bladder cancers.

Register for The Impact of Clinical Research on Prostate & Bladder Cancers

No matter how you’re affected

Whether you’ve been diagnosed, have a family member living with cancer or are a caregiver, you are welcome here.

Wherever you are

With locations across metro Chicago and online and on-demand programs, participation is not limited by where you live or where you’re receiving your medical care.

Led by experts

Our oncology experts, healthcare partners and professional volunteers lead evidence-based programs that are reliable, relatable and current.

Our approach to cancer wellness

Cancer is hard and takes a toll on you and those around you. And you are more than your diagnosis. Psychosocial care can heal your whole self. Our unique approach to cancer wellness takes all aspects of living with cancer into account — from the physical to the emotional, and everything in between.

Learn more about our approach

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Start your cancer wellness journey

Feel better during and after cancer.

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Attend a Welcome to Wellness House Orientation session

Get acquainted with what we do during this class.

Learn more about Orientation

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Discuss your needs with an expert

Call us at 630.323.5150 or email us at information@wellnesshouse.org.

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Try an upcoming program

Select from more than 525 classes to find something that interests you.

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Our programming covers the cancer wellness spectrum

We offer access to a variety of exercise and nutrition classes, support groups and stress management techniques that can help you heal. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support, and empower you to improve your physical and emotional well-being.

Let’s find what works for you

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New to Wellness House?

Attend a Live or Virtual Program

Take Care of the Whole You

Wellness House—Support Close to Home

Compassionate Experts, Personalized Support

Your Gift. Their Strength.