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Wellness House Ball: Light the Way

Join us at the Ritz Carlton on October 24, 2026, for an inspiring evening of fine dining, dancing, and exciting auction experiences as we come together to ensure no one faces cancer alone. Every dollar raised helps Wellness House provide more than 525 programs each month, all at no cost, supporting individuals and families with exercise, nutrition, counseling, stress management, education, family programs, and more.

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New to Wellness House?

Welcome! We’re here for those newly diagnosed, in treatment, post-treatment, and for caregivers and families. Join us for an orientation session to explore our vast, no-cost programming and learn how Wellness House can support you at every stage of your journey.

Attend Our Orientation
Attend a Live or Virtual Program

We offer access to a variety of in-person and virtual classes that can help you heal. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support, and empower you to improve your physical and emotional well-being. Select from more than 500 classes to find something that interests you.

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Take Care of the Whole You

Wellness House offers complete cancer wellness support every step of the way – for you and your loved ones – all at no cost.

Learn about our programs
Wellness House—Support Close to Home

Wellness House partners with top healthcare institutions—including UI Health, Rush, and Loyola Medicine—to bring expert-led cancer support programs to communities across Chicagoland, all at no cost. From nutrition and exercise to counseling and education, our free, evidence-based programs offer care for those diagnosed, caregivers, and loved ones. Find the support that’s right for you.

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Compassionate Experts, Personalized Support

At Wellness House, our specialists are more than experts—they are dedicated partners in your cancer journey. From diagnosis through survivorship, our team provides free, personalized care that blends professional expertise with heartfelt compassion. No matter where you are in your experience, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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Your Gift. Their Strength.

Every dollar you give provides life-changing cancer wellness care to those who need it most. Your generosity ensures that anyone affected by cancer can access free programs that promote healing, connection, and hope. Together, we are creating a future where every person impacted by cancer has the support they need to thrive.

Give Today. Change Lives.

Wellness House Ball: Light the Way

Join us at the Ritz Carlton on October 24, 2026, for an inspiring evening of fine dining, dancing, and exciting auction experiences as we come together to ensure no one faces cancer alone. Every dollar raised helps Wellness House provide more than 525 programs each month, all at no cost, supporting individuals and families with exercise, nutrition, counseling, stress management, education, family programs, and more.

Learn More
New to Wellness House?

Welcome! We’re here for those newly diagnosed, in treatment, post-treatment, and for caregivers and families. Join us for an orientation session to explore our vast, no-cost programming and learn how Wellness House can support you at every stage of your journey.

Attend Our Orientation
Attend a Live or Virtual Program

We offer access to a variety of in-person and virtual classes that can help you heal. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support, and empower you to improve your physical and emotional well-being. Select from more than 500 classes to find something that interests you.

See Program Categories
Take Care of the Whole You

Wellness House offers complete cancer wellness support every step of the way – for you and your loved ones – all at no cost.

Learn about our programs
Wellness House—Support Close to Home

Wellness House partners with top healthcare institutions—including UI Health, Rush, and Loyola Medicine—to bring expert-led cancer support programs to communities across Chicagoland, all at no cost. From nutrition and exercise to counseling and education, our free, evidence-based programs offer care for those diagnosed, caregivers, and loved ones. Find the support that’s right for you.

Find a Location Near You
Compassionate Experts, Personalized Support

At Wellness House, our specialists are more than experts—they are dedicated partners in your cancer journey. From diagnosis through survivorship, our team provides free, personalized care that blends professional expertise with heartfelt compassion. No matter where you are in your experience, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Meet Our Experts
Your Gift. Their Strength.

Every dollar you give provides life-changing cancer wellness care to those who need it most. Your generosity ensures that anyone affected by cancer can access free programs that promote healing, connection, and hope. Together, we are creating a future where every person impacted by cancer has the support they need to thrive.

Give Today. Change Lives.

Get the support you need

Connect with others, learn new skills and gain information when you participate in classes, practice healthful living, reduce stress and more.

Free for everyone

The generous support of our donors, sponsors and grantors means our programs are provided at no cost to you.

For the whole you

We look beyond medical diagnosis to support your social, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological needs.

Whatever you need

Whether you’re looking for counseling, nutrition, exercise, stress management, family support or information, there’s a program for you.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

Man using exercise equipment in gym; text promotes a cancer wellness-informed exercise event at Archer Heights Library, October 12, 12:30–2 pm, hosted by Wellness House.

Wellness House Showcase in Chicago-Archer Heights

Monday, October 12
12:30 – 2:00 pm
In Person | Archer Heights Public Library

Curious about Wellness House’s FREE cancer support services? Come experience them for yourself in this orientation-style program. Sample mini sessions such as exercise, support groups or stress management and discover how these programs can support you through every stage of the cancer journey, whether you are pre-treatment, in-treatment, post-treatment, or supporting a loved one. Registration required.

Register for Wellness House Showcase in Chicago-Archer Heights

A woman looks out a window next to an online cancer wellness event titled “Treatment is over. So why am I still dealing with side effects?” on October 15, hosted by Wellness House.

Life After Treatment: Managing Side Effects to Improve Everyday Life

Thursday, October 15
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Online

Presenter: Deborah Manst, MD, MPH, Oncogeneralist, University of Illinois Cancer Center

Learn about managing long-term as well as latent treatment side effects as well as other issues that can come about after treatment with work, finances, relationships, and more.

Register for Life After Treatment: Managing Side Effects to Improve Everyday Life

Halloween party flyer for Wellness House featuring bats, spiders, spider webs, and all the event details. This vibrant flyer showcases photos of people enjoying a festive trunk-or-treat celebration with creative decorations—all in support of cancer wellness.

Spooky Spectacular

Wednesday, October 21
4:00 – 7:00 pm
In person | Wellness House

Join us at Wellness House for an evening of spooky fun for the whole family! Come dressed in your Halloween best and we’ll supply the tricks and treats for a spooktacular good time. This free event is open to all families impacted by cancer. It’s going to be a spooktacular time you won’t want to miss! Don’t forget to dress for the weather, as this event will take place outdoors.

Register for Spooky Spectacular

Flyer for “Taste of Wellness House Nutrition Fair” with fruit and vegetables, cancer wellness event details, and registration info on a green background.

Taste of Wellness House Nutrition Fair: Chicago

Wednesday, Oct. 28
6:00 – 8:00 pm
In person | Malcolm X College

Join us for cooking demonstrations and practical culinary workshops designed to educate and promote a whole food, plant-based, cancer-fighting diet.

Register for Taste of Wellness House Nutrition Fair: Chicago

Dia de los Muertos event at Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Rd., Hinsdale, Oct 31, 10:00 am–12:30 pm. Support your cancer wellness by bringing a photo or memorial object; contact to register.

Día de los Muertos

Sabado, octubre 31
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wellness House

Wellness House los invita a recordar, celebrar y honrar a nuestros seres queridos que hemos perdido a causa del cáncer. Considere traer una foto de su ser querido (no mayor de 4 x 4 pulgadas) y/o algún objeto especial que lo honre.

An older man holds a smiling young girl in an announcement for a free cancer wellness support event at Stickney Library on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11:30 am.

Wellness House Showcase in Stickney

Thursday, November 5
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wellness House

Caring Through Every Stage: Understanding End-of-Life Options

Tuesday, Nov. 10
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Both in-person and online

Presenter: Jaime Lewis, MD, DipABLM, CIAYT

In this seminar Dr. Lewis will describe palliative care, hospice care, and medical aid in dying and how they differ, clarify common misconceptions about palliative care and hospice care and guide you in how to feel more prepared to have conversations with loved ones and your healthcare team about end-of-life care preferences. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a light dinner during the program.

Register for Caring Through Every Stage: Understanding End-of-Life Options

Flyer for a pancreatic cancer treatment event featuring Dr. Akhil Chawla, with a purple ribbon, event details, and Wellness House and Northwestern Medicine logos.

Breakthroughs in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

Thursday, Nov. 19
6:00 – 7:00 pm
In Person | Wellness House

Presenter: Akhil Chawla, MD, Northwestern Medicine

Learn more about the latest advances in pancreatic cancer treatment, care, and ongoing research.

Register for Breakthroughs in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

A woman in a headscarf hugs another person. Text promotes a neuroendocrine tumor treatment event at Wellness House with doctors Andy Liao and Xavier Keutgen on November 24.

Advances in the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors

Tuesday, Nov. 24
6:00 – 7:30 pm
In Person | Wellness House

Presenters: Andy Liao, MD and Xavier Keutgen, MD, University of Chicago

Explore the latest developments in managing neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). This program will cover emerging therapies, innovative treatment approaches, and advancements in patient care to improve outcomes for those affected by NETs.

Register for Advances in the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors

A person holds a hand to their ear. Event promo for a Rush University Medical Center talk on cancer treatment’s effects on hearing, scheduled online for December 9, 6–7 pm.

The Effects of Cancer Treatment on Hearing

Wednesday, Dec. 9
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Online

Presenter: Ayelet Hamburger, AuD, Rush University Medical Center

Hearing changes are a common side effect of some cancer treatments, but there are ways to manage it. This session will explain how treatment can affect hearing and tinnitus, review the basics of hearing health, and provide practical strategies and resources to support communication and improve your quality of life.

Register for The Effects of Cancer Treatment on Hearing

Event poster for a clinical research talk on prostate and bladder cancers, featuring two doctors as presenters, scheduled for December 15 at Wellness House.

The Impact of Clinical Research on Prostate & Bladder Cancers

Tuesday, Dec. 15
6:00 – 7:30 pm
In Person | Wellness House

Presenters: Brian Myre, MD and Amit R. Patel, MD, Duly Health and Care

Clinical research is transforming cancer care by advancing new treatments, improving early detection, and helping providers deliver more personalized care. Join Dr. Patel and Dr. Myre from Duly Health and Care to learn more about the future of prostate and bladder cancers.

Register for The Impact of Clinical Research on Prostate & Bladder Cancers

No matter how you’re affected

Whether you’ve been diagnosed, have a family member living with cancer or are a caregiver, you are welcome here.

Wherever you are

With locations across metro Chicago and online and on-demand programs, participation is not limited by where you live or where you’re receiving your medical care.

Led by experts

Our oncology experts, healthcare partners and professional volunteers lead evidence-based programs that are reliable, relatable and current.

Our approach to cancer wellness

Cancer is hard and takes a toll on you and those around you. And you are more than your diagnosis. Psychosocial care can heal your whole self. Our unique approach to cancer wellness takes all aspects of living with cancer into account — from the physical to the emotional, and everything in between.

Learn more about our approach

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Start your cancer wellness journey

Feel better during and after cancer.

A grey house with white trim and a covered porch is surrounded by trees and shrubs; a sign in front reads "Wellness House," offering cancer wellness programs for the community.

Attend a Welcome to Wellness House Orientation session

Get acquainted with what we do during this class.

Learn more about Orientation

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Discuss your needs with an expert

Call us at 630.323.5150 or email us at information@wellnesshouse.org.

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Try an upcoming program

Select from more than 525 classes to find something that interests you.

Browse the program list

Our programming covers the cancer wellness spectrum

We offer access to a variety of exercise and nutrition classes, support groups and stress management techniques that can help you heal. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support, and empower you to improve your physical and emotional well-being.