Wellness House at Rush
Free cancer support for you and your family!
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
1520 W Harrison StreetRubschlager Ambulatory Bldg.
(RAB). 4th Floor, Chicago IL 60607
RUSH Oak Park Medical Office Building
610 S Maple Ave. Suite 2000 Oak Park, IL
Wellness House is excited to present free cancer wellness support at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center and RUSH Oak Park Medical Office Building. Our team of experts and specialists can help you overcome cancer’s social, emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual impacts. We’re here to help you live well during and after cancer. For a list of programs at each location view the flyer below.
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
1520 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60607
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
4th Floor Supportive Oncology Conference Room
(Unless otherwise noted)
Breast Cancer Connections Group
1st Tuesday of each month – Snacks provided 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 10/1, 11/5, 12/3
Conference Room D, 4th Floor
Prostate Cancer Connections Group
1st Tuesday of each month – Snacks provided 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | 10/1, 11/5, 12/3
Conference Room D, 4th Floor
Head, Neck & Thyroid Cancer Connections Group
1st Tuesday of each month – Snacks provided
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 10/1, 11/5, 12/3
Spanish-Speaking Connections Group Second Tuesday of each month
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | 10/8, 11/12, 12/10
Conference Room D, 4th Floor
Wellness House Showcase Event
Tuesday, 11/5 | 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Conference Room D
Friday, 12/13 | 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Supportive Oncology Conference Room
Learn what Wellness House is all about.
At RUSH Oak Park Medical Office Building 610 S Maple Ave. Suite 2000 Oak Park, IL
Cancer Creative Connections 3rd Mondays, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. 11/18, 12/16
Cancer Support Group
Mondays, Weekly
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Cancer Creative Connections
and Support Group
Saturday, October 19 | 10:30a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Join us for a Saturday offering for our
monthly expressive arts activity, followed
by a support group offering.
Register for all programs here>
Wellness House Programs at Rush
October – December 2024
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.
Sample a video on demand
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
Download our Welcome Guide
We offer additional programs at other locations and in Spanish.
Learn More here
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.*
*based on FY2024 participant survey
45,813 Visits
were made to Wellness House in FY 2024.
Nearly 50,000 Individuals served
since Wellness House opened its doors in 1990.
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