Wellness House at Mile Square Main

Weekly Events

In-Person Programs 

Cooking for Cancer
2nd Wednesdays | 5:30 - 7 pm
January 8, February 12, March 12
MSHC, 2nd floor, Staff Lounge.
Registration Required. Click here to register.

Explore delicious recipes and practical tips that integrate animal-based foods within the recommended cancer guidelines. Together, we'll create meals that support your health, promote
healing, and tasting great!

Tai Chi
Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 | 5 - 5:45 pm
MSHC, 1st floor, Conference Room
Experience this gentle form of Chinese movement for your mind and body.

Women of Color Connections Group
3rd Tuesdays | 10 - 11:30 am
January 21, February 18, March 18
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.

Meditation for Improved Sleep
Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28 | 4:30 - 5:30 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, February 4, 11, 18, 25 | 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 Wellness House
Wednesday, January 29 | 5:30 - 7 pm
Tuesday, March 18 | 5:30 - 7 pm
MSHC 2nd floor, Staff Lounge
Registration Required. Click here to register.
Join us for an evening of connection over dinner with a welcoming space to share stories, build connections with others impacted by cancer, and engage with our caring staff.

Online Program

Soul Chat: Cancer + Spirituality Discussion Group for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
4th Mondays | 6:30-8 pm
January 27, February 24, March 24
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)