A Community Where ALL People Affected by Cancer Thrive

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

A Community Where ALL People
Affected by Cancer Thrive

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Cancer Support For Everyone

Wellness House strives to create a cancer support community that values diversity, promotes an inclusive culture, and establishes a profound sense of belonging for ALL people impacted by cancer. Explore this page to learn more about the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives at Wellness House, and ways to join us in addressing cancer health inequities.

Alejandra

Wellness House Participant

“The people I’ve met at Wellness House, from the staff to the other participants, became my family. They gave me courage and hope that I could survive cancer.” In addition to Spanish-speaking support groups and counseling. I didn’t feel alone anymore because I was with my Wellness House family.”

“Las personas que conocí en Wellness House, desde el personal hasta los demás participantes, se convirtieron en mi familiar. Me dieron valor y esperanza de poder sobrevivir al cáncer”. Además de grupos de apoyo y asesoramiento de habla hispana. Ya no me sentía sola porque estaba con mi familia de Wellness House”. – Alejandra

Advancing Health Equity

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Community Building

Our community-based partnership model addresses cancer health inequities by eliminating barriers through partnerships, community engagement, and community-based organization collaboration.

It’s about building trust and mutual learning to reduce disparities and improve outcomes.

Partner Location Programs

Our Commitment

Approach

Our approach to DEIB begins with our staff and is at the core of our mission and values. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace culture where staff can grow and thrive and is reflective of the cancer community we serve.

Our DEIB Approach

Outcomes

Everyone deserves the opportunity to attain better outcomes during and after cancer treatment. Learn more about the impact of our cancer support programs in all the communities we serve.

Better Outcomes

Wellness House Events

View a selection of our upcoming special events for cancer patients and their loved ones.

Special Program Events

Healthcare professionals, review our Healthcare Professionals page to learn more about how to connect.

Healthcare Professional Programs

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. 

Our Values

In all of our interactions, we, the staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers of Wellness House, are true to our values and treat all who pass through our doors with respect and dignity. We commit to serving the needs of our participants to the best of our ability. We provide high-quality services honoring the trust placed in us by our stakeholders to meet the needs of all people affected by cancer. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are critical to the Wellness House mission, vision, and strategic goal to increase access to supportive oncology care so everyone impacted by cancer can benefit from our free, evidence-based supportive oncology programs.