It was about 14 years ago when Lisa Kolavennu's father was diagnosed with cancer. In walking that journey with him, she discovered Wellness House and, along with it, her vocational calling. "His experience inspired my own passion for wanting to help the... More
Developing a healthier diet does not need to be complicated. Small changes go a long way. Here are some easy tips to start your journey to better health: 1. Increase your fiber by eating more vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts,... More
2019 marked a significant transition point for Wellness House, as Lisa Kolavennu the reins from retiring executive director Jeannie Cella, the organization’s leader since 2000. “In all the ways that the transition has been supported has been a real highlight and... More
Lisa Kollavennu, Downers Grove/Hinsdale Inspired by Wellness House in Hinsdale’s mission to support individuals with cancer to copiously feel better inside, utilizing a whole person approach, Downers Grove resident and Licensed Professional Counselor was recently named Executive Director of the... More
No matter how you're affected by cancer, all are welcome at Wellness House. Learn new skills, get information and join others by taking classes, practicing healthful living, reducing stress and more. All Wellness House programs and services are led by... More
Wellness House hosted its annual black tie fundraising ball, this year entitled, Joie De Vivre--Finding Joy While Living with Cancer, at the Ritz Carlton on October 5. Guests enjoed creative cocktails and light bites, an exclusive wine auction, dinner, and... More
Caregiving requires individuals to employ a number of skills in a variety of roles - and to do so with a great degree of flexibility. "In many ways caregiving requires that you become ready for anything," said Ellen Nieman, an... More
The Joie de Vivre ball, chaired by Anna and Nick Fiascone, Sarah and Sam Richardson and Christine and John Trainer was an inspiring, sold-out event with 576 guests in attendance at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago. $1.1 million was raised for... More
Lauren Hoffman exudes a warm energy and smile that can light up an empty room; a rare combination of bubbly and calm that draws you in. Her hair is shortly cropped after growing an inch or two since her last... More
We're about half way through Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one thing people might not have thought about during recovery is their diet. Angela Dennison, an Oncology Dietitian at Wellness House, joined ABC7 Chicago in the studio to give us... More
