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January 29, 2019

Wellness House Winter Newsletter

Elissa Speizman didn’t plan to attend any Wellness House programs … until she happened to glance at a brochure about our metastatic breast cancer support group. “There are so few programs like that, I decided to give it a try,” she... More

January 14, 2019

Free haircuts help cancer patients gain confidence on their road to recovery – WGN-TV

For nearly 30 years, Wellness House in Hinsdale has provided free health and exercise programs for those battling cancer. Last month they added one more program to address what's perhaps the most outward sign of cancer: hair loss. In addition... More

January 14, 2019

CEO Jeannie Cella – Wellness House Retiring December 31, 2019

Wellness House CEO, Jeannie Cella Will Retire After 28 years of Service and Leadership Search has begun for a new executive director to be in place by July 1, 2019 Wellness House CEO, Jeannie Cella, has announced to the board... More

December 23, 2018

Free haircuts, styling for people with cancer – Chicago Tribune

When Candy Fraser learned that the Hinsdale nonprofit where she takes an exercise class for cancer patients was offering free professional hairstyling services, she immediately signed up for a haircut. “This is so marvelous because some people really need their... More

October 12, 2018

Women on a Mission – Hinsdale Magazine

While we feature 11 women on our cover, numerous men, women and children band together each year into groups of volunteers, helping raise funds for much-needed resources to support families battling cancer. The genesis of Wellness House was in 1988,... More

September 12, 2018

Wellness House Fall Newsletter

For years, Wellness House has offered a wig boutique on our lower level. We’ve invited interested participants to select from among a variety of wigs, then learn how to care for their wig before bringing it home. We’ve also offered... More

May 23, 2018

Wellness House makes a difference in the lives of those with cancer – The Doings

What does Wellness House do? Just in June alone: Nutrition, Breast Cancer Hot Topics, finding Grace in Pediatric Cancer. Maybe you were one of the 2,800 people who got out early on a Sunday morning to walk in the Walk... More

May 20, 2018

Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches – WGN Sunday Brunch

Angela Dennison, registered dietitian with Wellness House, stopped by WGN studios in Chicago to share a recipe for Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches. Plant-based eating has been shown to combat cancer. Jackfruit is a popular fruit among vegans, as it tastes... More

May 6, 2018

Walk for Wellness House to Help Those Effected by Cancer – NBC 5

NBC 5's Regina Waldroup was live at Wellness House in Hinsdale during the Walk for Wellness House on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Walk for Wellness House is an annual 3K walk or 5K run to benefit Wellness House's free programs... More

April 29, 2018

Wellness House Empowers Cancer Patients – NBC 5 Making a Difference

As Chicagoans go through cancer treatment and beyond, Wellness House compliments medical care through areas of programming: healthy living, nutrition and exercise, stress management, support groups, information and education etc. NBC 5's Michelle Relerford speaks to Jeannie Cella, President &... More