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February 4, 2020

Wellness House Winter 2020 Newsletter

Ellie and Evey Selinsky love the same things as most nine and seven-year-olds--popsicles, playmobiles, turtles, mac and cheese. They like playing with their friends, making crafts, and being silly. But for these sisters, some of the joys of life are... More

January 17, 2020

Angela Dennison – Mind Body Radio

Listen to Angela Dennison, Oncology Dietitian, on The Daily Show with Chris Sawyer from Mind Body Radio. Listen here > More

January 2, 2020

Kolavennu ready to take reins at Wellness House – The Hinsdalean

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

January 2, 2020

Ask an Expert – The Hinsdalean

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

January 2, 2020

Nonprofits reach out to close decade – The Hinsdalean

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

December 5, 2019

15 Fascinating Faces of 2019 | Lisa Kolavennu – Glancer Magazine

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

December 1, 2019

Welcome to Wellness House – Hinsdale Magazine, The Giving Book Issue

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

December 1, 2019

Joie De Vivre – Hinsdale Living

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

November 21, 2019

Advice to caregivers: care for yourself – The Hinsdalean

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

November 14, 2019

Wellness House Ball – Hinsdale Magazine

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