Wellness House at MacNeal Hospital

Women participate in a group exercise class led by healthcare professionals; banner promotes free cancer wellness support sessions at Wellness House at MacNeal Hospital.

Free cancer support for you and your family!

Wellness House is excited to present free cancer wellness support at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn and Loyola Medicine’s Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center in Maywood. Our team of experts and specialists can help you overcome the social, emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual impacts of cancer. We’re here to help you live well during and after cancer.

Programs at MacNeal Hospital
MacNeal Hospital
3249 Oak Park Ave.
Berwyn, IL 60402
Visit a program at Loyola Medicine’s Cardinal Bernardine Cancer Center
2160, S. First Street, Maywood, IL 60153

Exercise

Chair Yoga
Weekly on Mondays
1st Floor Coleman Conference Room
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Registration Required

Nutrition

Snack and Learn
The first Monday of the month
1:30-2:30 p.m.

Monday, April 1
Register here

Monday, May 6
Register here

Monday, June 3
Register here

Psicoterapia Centrada en el Significado
Cada viernes, abril 12- mayo 31
Registro>
3:00-4:30pm
La Psicoterapia Centrada en el Significado fue diseñada por Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center para ayudar a las personas con el cáncer crear y mantener el significado de sus vidas.
Contacte a Ima Garcia-Perez para obtener mas informacion y registrarse: igarciaperez@wellnesshouse.org or 630-654-7217

Download the April – June 24 Program Flyer

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

Woman with closed eyes and hands on chest, wearing large silver earrings, a matching ring and necklace, and mint green nail polish, posing against a plain olive green background.

Mindful Breathing Meditation Click to view>

Join Nevada Bennett, LPC, Oncology Support, and Family Counselor, for a seven-minute mindful breathing meditation.

Person in a white shirt and blue jeans holding their lower abdomen, standing outdoors, possibly indicating discomfort or pain.

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.

A woman holds her cheek with a pained expression, possibly experiencing toothache or jaw pain.

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
Download our Welcome Guide

Welcome Guide cover screenshot links to PDF

We offer additional programs at other locations and in Spanish.
Learn more here

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.*

97% of Participants

of participants reported an increase in the ability to manage stress.*

96% of Participants

of participants are likely to recommend Wellness House to a friend.*

*based on FY2023 participant survey

38,366 Visits

were made to Wellness House in FY 2023.

48,000 Individuals served

since Wellness House opened its doors in 1990.

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Together, we can make a big impact on cancer patients.

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