Wellness House at Loyola Medicine
Free cancer support for you and your family!
Loyola Medicine’s Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center
2160, S. First Street, Maywood, IL 60153
Wellness House is excited to present free cancer wellness support at Loyola Medicine’s Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center. Our team of experts and specialists can help you overcome the social, emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual impacts of cancer. We’re here to help you live well during and after cancer.
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Cancer Support & Healing Event
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 27
Join us for a special event at Loyola, focused on introducing individuals impacted by cancer to Wellness House’s free services, with giveaways and programs.
Exercise for Better Balance
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Tuesdays, April 1, 15 May 6, 20 June 3, 17
Join an oncology exercise specialist for a session on improving balance. Discover how cancer and its treatments can affect balance and learn strategies to enhance stability and confidence.
Cancer Nutrition 101
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesdays, April 1, May 20, June 17
Get your questions about cancer and nutrition answered with a Wellness House Dietitian. Enjoy a snack while gaining valuable tips and information!
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For more information call 630-654-5356 or email whchicago@wellnesshouse.org
Webinars and Videos – View from anywhere!
Choose from a wide range of videos that are viewable from any location. Whether you are in treatment, post-treatment or a family member, we have a program that will help you through your cancer wellness journey.
Check out our FULL video library here.
Mindful Breathing Meditation Click to view>
Join Nevada Bennett, LPC, Oncology Support and Family Counselor, for a seven-minute mindful breathing meditation.
Managing Nausea and Vomiting Click to view>
This video discusses the various ways to address the common side effects of nausea and vomiting, which commonly occur during cancer treatments.
Managing a Sore Mouth Click to view>
In this video, registered dietitian Jamie Shifley, discusses the common causes of sore mouth and then talks about foods to eat and strategies for managing this common side effect of cancer treatment.
Get to Know Us
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We offer additional programs at other locations and also in Spanish.
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Outcomes that make a difference
Research shows psychosocial care can be used effectively to control symptoms, reduce pain, reduce side effects of treatment and improve quality of life.
All programs at Wellness House are evidence-based and complementary to medical treatment. We’re here to help your patients get stronger and feel better.
98% of Wellness House Participants
reported an increased sense of well-being and improved quality of life.*
95% of Participants
of participants reported an increase in the ability to manage stress.*
96% of Participants
of participants are likely to recommend Wellness House to a friend.*
*based on FY2023 participant survey
45,813Visits
were made to Wellness House in FY 2024.
Nearly 50,000 Individuals served
since Wellness House opened it’s doors in 1990.
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