Wellness House at Mile Square Main
Weekly Events
In-Person Programs
Cooking for Cancer
Wednesdays, October 16, December 18 | 5:30 - 7 pm
MSHC, 2nd floor, Staff Lounge.
Registration Required. Click here to register.
Learn to create well-balanced, delicious, and nourishing meals that reduce cancer risk and other chronic diseases. Samples provided.
Snack & Learn
Wednesday, November 13 | 5:30 - 7 pm
MSHC, 2nd floor, Staff Lounge
Registration Required. Click here to register.
Cancer nutrition can be overwhelming and confusing. Bring your questions to snack and learn more about cancer nutrition.
Tai Chi
Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26 | 5 - 5:45 pm
MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room
Gentle form of Chinese movement for your mind and body.
Women of Color Connections Group
3rd Tuesdays | 10 - 11:30 am
October 15, November 19, December 17
MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room
To register, contact Nevada Bennett at 630.654.5346 or nbennett@wellnesshouse.org
Connect with and support others with a cancer diagnosis, who self-identify as women of color, in this monthly drop-in support group to share experiences, and coping strategies.
Wellness House Showcase Events
Thursday, October 10 | 5:30-7 pm
MSHC, 2nd floor, Staff Lounge
Learn about Wellness House and how our programs may benefit you and your family.
Meditation for Improved Sleep
Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm
MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room
Practice relaxing your body and mind through deep breathing and guided imagery meditation. Utilize the learned techniques when experiencing difficulty sleeping.
Simple Art for Stress Management
Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26 | 5:45- 6:30 pm
MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room
Let your creativity flow by working on art activities to help you feel grounded and reduce stress. Activities are designed to bring out the artist in each of us.
Dinner with a Doc: Advances in Prostate Cancer Research
Thursday, October 3, 5:30 - 7 pm
MSHC 2nd floor.
Registration Required. Click here to register.
Join Dr. Reizine for dinner and learn about the latest updates in the research of prostate cancer. Dr. Reizine will share more about updates in research and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions.
Online Program
Soul Chat: Cancer + Spirituality Discussion Group for Black, Indigenous and People of Color
4th Mondays | 6:30-8 pm
October 28, November 25
To register, contact Earl King at 630.654.7203 or ekingii@wellnesshouse.org
This monthly group creates a welcoming space to discuss the challenges and joys found in the spiritual side of the cancer journey. Wellness House does not affiliate with any one belief system; people of all faith backgrounds are encouraged to participate.
Click here to learn more about Wellness House!
Location: Mile Square Health Center, 3rd Floor Room 3000 (1220 S. Wood St., Chicago, IL 60608)
