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Exercise, Nutrition, Counseling – One Suburban Group is Expanding Cancer Health Equity Initiatives

    A group of five people participate in a yoga class indoors, all standing on mats with arms raised toward the ceiling.

    Through a partnership with the University of Illinois Cancer Center and the UI Health Mile Square Health Center, Wellness House is offering dozens of cancer support programs at the Mile Square location, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.

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    A green sign reading “Wellness House” stands among bushes and flowers in front of a brick building, surrounded by trees and a well-kept lawn.

    Mind Body Fest offers ‘restorative experience’ in Hinsdale for those impacted by cancer

      Mind Body Fest, an event for families impacted by cancer, is a “relaxing and restorative experience,” according to organizers.

      The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 16 at Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, in Hinsdale.

      Deb Kwiatt, public relations and media manager for Wellness House said Mind Body Fest was “created especially for cancer survivors and caregivers.”

      Two people sit in white armchairs having a conversation on a set with a city backdrop, a round table, and a vase with flowers between them.

      Lisa Kolavennu with Greg Dutra ABC7 – Walk for Wellness House

        Cancer patients often describe a lonely or isolated feeling, while navigating the devastating disease.

        A Hinsdale non-profit is trying to change that.

        Wellness house supports thousands of cancer patients each year, with counseling, classes and moral support.

        Families and caregivers can get help too.

        Julie Thick portrait, A woman with long blonde hair wearing a pink patterned blouse sits on a beige couch, smiling at the camera in a living room setting.

        Hinsdale Women Taking Steps to Support Cancer Patients

          Volunteering at Wellness House is a family affair for the Thick household. “I’m the fourth member of my family to be involved with Wellness House,” said Julie