Wellness House set anchor in Hinsdale 35 years ago and has served more than 50,000 people in that time. Its stated mission is to be “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.
Wellness House CEO Lisa Kolavennu joined ABC7 Chicago Tuesday with more information on the event.She talked about Wellness House and her personal connection to it. She also discussed the services it offers to people on their journeys with cancer.
During her exam, her doctor found a suspicious lump in her breast and immediately sent her to Rush University Medical Center for more testing. It
Phyllis Osborne has been participating in the Walk for Wellness House for 10 years – since she first started attending programs following a diagnosis of colon cancer.
“The walk was going on and I just wanted to be part of it,” the 61-year-old said. “It’s still moving.
Development Assistant As the Development Assistant at Wellness House, Joel is responsible for building and maintaining the foundation from which the Development department executes its
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Join us June 22 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.
Join us June 22 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.
Join us June 22 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.
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Wellness House’s Kids Kamp is a week-long, free camp experience for children ages 5-12 who are impacted by cancer. This includes children with a cancer diagnosis, children who have lost a loved one to cancer, and/or children who have a family member with a cancer diagnosis. Kamp runs daily from 9:00 am – noon, the week of July 6-10, 2026.