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
With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching in October, health officials say it's a good time to talk about breast cancer screening. According to the federal Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, breast cancer is the second most common type... More
This year marks the end of an era at Wellness House in Hinsdale, as longtime president and CEO Jeannie Cella passes the baton to new executive director Lisa Kolavennu. Cella has been a fixture of the non-profit organization, which provides... More
If you're familiar with the work that Wellness House does, that probably means your life has been affected by cancer-either your own health crisis or a loved one's. The latter was the case for Downers Grove resident Lisa Kolavennu, whose... More
It can be defined as an exultation of spirit or quite plainly the joy of everything, but one agency is seeking to turn “joie de vivre” into an everyday philosophy for those living with cancer. “We all have a need... More
“Joy” is not a word typically associated with living with cancer, but at the Wellness House in Hinsdale, finding joy amid one of the most difficult situations life can throw at you is what it’s all about. When it came... More
When stepping on stage at Lyric Opera’s fabulous Art Deco opera house, it’s hard not to think about the opulent opening night ball it throws every year. But that’s just one fall event that many of us need to start... More
What role does relaxation play in fighting cancer? A battle against cancer involves so much more than a patient's body, doctors and drugs. It also affects the person's mind, emotions, family and friends. This reality is the focus of Wellness... More
