Wellness House is here to help you.
We are a team of warm and caring experts ready to help. We’re here for those who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, post treatment, caregivers and families. All of our programs and events are provided at no cost.
What we offer
There’s a lot to think about when you’re living with cancer — whether you’re diagnosed or close to someone who is. Get support, build knowledge, and connect with others through classes, lectures, social events, and supportive groups led by our caring experts. All services and programs are at no cost to you. Our programs address the social, emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual impacts of cancer. Wellness House offers over 520 online and in-person programs each month taught by experts who can help you through every step of cancer.
Welcome back to in-person programs. Join us!
We’re excited to bring back in-person programs to Mile Square Health Center. View the list of our in-person and online programs below. To learn more or register, contact Maigenete Mengesha at 630.654.5356 or email whchicago@wellnesshouse.org.
APRIL – JUNE IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
Nutrition
Cooking for Cancer Transitioning to a Cancer-Fighting Diet
Wednesdays, April 12, May 10 & June 14, 5:30-7 pm (MSHC 2nd floor, Staff Lounge)
Exercise/Mind-Body Movement:
Tai Chi
Tuesdays, 5:15-6 pm (MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room)
Yoga for Cancer
Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 am (MSHC, 3rd floor, Rm 3000)
Restore Your Core After Cancer
Thursdays, 4:15-5:00 pm (MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room)
Stretching through Cancer
Thursdays, 5:00-5:45 pm (MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room)
Stress Management
Simple Art for Stress Management
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15 pm (MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room)
Meditation for Improved Sleep
Thursdays 5:45-6:30 pm (MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room)
Support and Counseling
Women of Color Support
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, Apr 4 & 18, May 2 & 16, June 6 & 20, 11:00-12:30 pm,
(MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room)
Information and Education:
Hello Beautiful: Wednesdays, Apr 26 & May 24, 5:30-6:30 pm (MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room)
Hola Hermosa!: Miercoles, Junio 28, 5:30-6:30 pm, (MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room)
For more information, contact Wellness House Community Relations Advocate at 630.654.5356.
April – June Online Programs
Exercise/Mind-Body Movement
Tai Chi
Wednesdays, April 19-June 7, 10:30-11:30 am. Registration required. To register, contact Jayden Chipman at 630.654.5116 or jchipman@wellnesshouse.org
Support and Counseling
Soul Chat: Cancer + Discussion Group for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
4th Mondays, April 24, May 22 & June 26, 7:00-8:30 pm. Registration required. To register, contact Nevada Bennett at 630.654.5346 or nbennett@wellneshouse.org
Information and Education
Cancer Thriving and Surviving
Thursdays, April 20-May 25, 10:00-12:30 pm. Registration required. To register, contact Marci Goldberg at 630.654.5102 or mgoldberg@wellnesshouse.org
Top Doc: Life After Treatment: From Managing Side Effects to Everyday Life
June 20, 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration required. To register, contact Brittany Brady at 630.654.7205 or bbrady@wellnesshouse.org
Medical Advocacy for Yourself and a Loved One
June 13, 3:00-4:30 pm. Registration required. To register, contact Brittany Brady at 630.654.7205 or bbrady@wellnesshouse.org
Information & Education
Top Doc Lectures, Classes, Workshops, Webinars and On-Demand Videos
Exercise
Exercise, Yoga, Mind/Body Movement and Individual Consultations
Child and Family
Kids and Teen Groups, Counseling for Children, Teens, Couples and Families, Fun Family Events
Nutrition
Cooking Classes, Side Effect Management, Kitchen Skills, Individual Nutrition Consultations
Stress Management
Meditation, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, Distant Reiki and Healing Touch
Support and Counseling
Support Groups, Caregivers Groups, Diagnosis-Specific Networking, Individual Counseling, Bereavement
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Partner – UI Health On Demand Programs
Start your cancer wellness journey
Feel better during and after cancer.
Attend a Welcome to Wellness House Orientation session
Get acquainted with what we do during this class.
Discuss your needs with an expert
Call us at 630.323.5150 or email us at information@wellnesshouse.org.
Try an upcoming program
Select from more than 485 classes to find something that interests you.
Our mission
Wellness House envisions a community where all people affected by cancer thrive. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support and empower participants so they will improve their physical and emotional well-being.
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