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
Cancer is a stressor. Hearing a cancer diagnosis, yours or someone else’s, may be one of the most stressful events of a person’s life. Learning how to manage that stress and anxiety, though, can affect the spread of cancer while... More
WVON Dr. in the House - 8/4/19 Cancer and Nutrition Angela Dennison, RD, LDN ServSafe Certified Oncology Dietitian [audio mp3="https://wellnesshouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DR-IN-THE-HOUSE-TERRY-MASON-10A-8-4-19.mp3"][/audio] More
What have you learned from Ladder to Leadership? Wellness House's Tracy Lester stepped on the first rung to the Community Memorial Foundation's Ladder to Leadership program nearly two years ago. After a lengthy application process that resulted in 16 months... More
Lisa Kolavennu, senior program director at Wellness House, has been named the organization's new executive director. Kolavennu was selected by the board of directors and a transition committee made up of board and staff members that formed after Jeannie Cella,... More
Stop smoking. Forgo salami. Avoid hamburgers, ice cream, white bread and cake. When I heard about the “mix of six” talk for anti-cancer living the Wellness House hosted in April, I made a mental list of the six things I... More
For patients and their loved ones, battling cancer can seem all-consuming. It can be mentally taxing in a way that experts say can narrow the body’s capacity for healing. At Wellness House, program leaders are changing the narrative by empowering individuals... More
