Coming Together Again: Wellness House Plans for Return to In-Person Programs
As we enter this next phase of re-opening our doors, please know how much we look forward to seeing everyone!
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2022 Taste of Wellness House Nutrition Fair
Join us for a week-long festival of activities!
August 20 – August 26
Featuring local vendors, cooking demonstrations, and practical culinary workshops designed to educate and promote a whole food, plant-based, cancer-fighting diet.
Meet Angie Ruggiero, ACE CPT, ACE GFI
Oncology Exercise Specialist In her role as Oncology Exercise Specialist, Angie administers fitness assessments and consultations, develops personalized exercise programs, and leads various exercise classes.… Read More »Meet Angie Ruggiero, ACE CPT, ACE GFI
Meet Allison Wenclawski, AM, LCSW
Oncology Support Counselor In her role as an Oncology Support Counselor, Allison is responsible for facilitating weekly and monthly support groups, providing individual supportive counseling for participants,… Read More »Meet Allison Wenclawski, AM, LCSW
Wellness House Spring 2022 Newsletter
Dear Friends, Spring is a season of hope and change. The anticipation of tiny shoots of green and warmer days feels pronounced as we continue… Read More »Wellness House Spring 2022 Newsletter
Hot Topics in Breast Cancer
Join us June 18 – 30 for Hot Topics in Breast Cancer. Learn about the latest in updates and treatment from top oncologists, surgeons and healthcare professionals in the Chicagoland area.
Meet Us in May
All May, we’ve made it easy to explore what works for you. Whether you are new to Wellness House or are already familiar with us, we are offering a month-long series of programs to help you discover new ways to thrive during cancer.
Hot Topics in Colorectal Cancer
Join us on Saturday, March 26 for Hot Topics in Colorectal Cancer. Learn about the latest in updates and treatment from top oncologists, surgeons and healthcare professionals in the Chicagoland area.
Kate Bowler – No Cure for Being Human
Join us on April 14 for an insightful discussion with Kate Bowler, PhD, a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and a professor at Duke University. With a sudden stage IV colon cancer diagnosis at the age of 35, Kate Bowler was left asking the question, how do you move forward with a life you didn’t choose?
Meet Beth Gomez, LCSW, OSW-C
Child and Family Program Manager In her role as the Child and Family Program Manager, Beth is responsible for overseeing counseling, programming, and support for… Read More »Meet Beth Gomez, LCSW, OSW-C
Jodi-Ann Burey – What I Learned from Talking to People of Color About Cancer
Join us on Thursday, February 24 for a conversation with sought-after speaker and writer, Jodi-Ann Burey. Jodi-Ann works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity on a mission to disrupt “business as usual” to achieve social change. She is the creator and host of Black Cancer, a podcast about the nuances of the lives of people of color told through their cancer journeys. Jodi-Ann holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Michigan. She prides herself on being a cool auntie, a twist-out queen, health advocate, adventurer and reluctant dog owner.
Meet Blanca Diaz-Martinez
Participant Navigator As Participant Navigator, Blanca facilitates participant’s entry in Spanish and English into Wellness House through engagement, assessment, introduction to programs and referrals. Her… Read More »Meet Blanca Diaz-Martinez
Wellness Evolving
From cognitive and emotional to social and physical benefits, the good that comes from time outdoors is vast. Learn about how nature delivers these effects, and ways to connect with it from wherever you are.