Wellness House at Rush
RUSH University Medical Center
Rubschlager Ambulatory Bldg. (RAB), 4th Floor
1520 W Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Breast Cancer Support Group
1st Tuesday of each month
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 4/1, 5/6, 6/3
Nurturing Wellness Through Self-Care
Tuesday, 5/6 | 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
Join us to learn practical self-care strategies to improve well-being, reduce stress, and foster emotional resilience during a cancer journey.
Wellness House Showcase Event
Tuesday, 6/3 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Wondering what Wellness House free cancer support services are all about?
Join us for dinner, and participation in three mini-programs- a support group, and exercise class, and a nutrition class.
For more information about the Spanish Speaking Connections Group, Head and Neck Cancers Support Group and Prostate Cancer Connections Group, contact Ima Garcia-Perez, LSW, Bilingual Oncology Support and Family Counselor, Direct: 630-654-7217 or email igarciaperez@wellnesshouse.org
RUSH Oak Park Medical Office Building
610 S Maple Ave. Suite 2000 Oak Park, IL
Cancer Creative Connections
3rd Mondays, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
5/19, 6/16
Dinner with a Dietitian
Monday, April 21 | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m
Join us for an informative and engaging Q&A session where you can get your questions answered—all while enjoying a delicious, nourishing dinner.
Cancer Support Group
Mondays, Weekly
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Cancer Creative Connections
Saturday, April 19 | 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Join us for a Saturday offering of a monthly expressive arts activity, to get a hands-on experience and connect with others impacted by cancer.
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Wellness House Programs
at RUSH
April – June 2025
For more information call 630-654-5356 or email whchicago@wellnesshouse.org
Webinars and Videos – View from anywhere!
Choose from a wide range of videos that are viewable from any location. Whether you are in treatment, post-treatment or a family member, we have a program that will help you through your cancer wellness journey.
Check out our FULL video library here.
Sample a video on demand
Mindful Breathing Meditation Click to view>
Join Nevada Bennett, LPC, Oncology Support, and Family Counselor, for a seven-minute mindful breathing meditation.
Managing Nausea and Vomiting Click to view>
This video discusses the various ways to address the common side effects of nausea and vomiting, which commonly occur during cancer treatments.
Managing a Sore Mouth Click to view>
In this video, registered dietitian Jamie Shifley, discusses the common causes of sore mouth and then talks about foods to eat and strategies for managing this common side effect of cancer treatment.
Get to Know Us
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We offer additional programs at other locations and in Spanish.
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Outcomes that make a difference
Research shows psychosocial care can be used effectively to control symptoms, reduce pain, reduce side effects of treatment and improve quality of life.
All programs at Wellness House are evidence-based and complementary to medical treatment. We’re here to help your patients get stronger and feel better.
98% of Wellness House Participants
reported an increased sense of well-being and improved quality of life.*
95% of Participants
of participants reported an increase in the ability to manage stress.*
*based on FY2024 participant survey
45,813 Visits
were made to Wellness House in FY 2024.
Nearly 50,000 Individuals served
since Wellness House opened its doors in 1990.
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