Wellness House in the News

After a 30- year career in advertising, Pattie Cagney Sheehan decided to take a different path in life: she founded a business that provides post-… Read More »Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Chicago Tribune

Wellness House Board of Directors Chair Lauren Haarlow has had a front-row seat to the Hinsdale-based nonprofit’s evolution since its early years helping those with… Read More »30th anniversary personal for Wellness House board chair – The Hinsdalean

While the pandemic has affected everyone, young and old, those living with cancer have been particularly impacted. Wellness House has provided a constant source of support for… Read More »Wellness House Ball… At Your House goes virtual – The Hinsdalean

For more than two decades, people have gathered one spring morning each year to stroll together through the streets of Hinsdale in support of Wellness House.… Read More »Virtual version of Walk for Wellness – The Hinsdalean

Instead of shutting down free support programs for those living with cancer, the suburban Chicago non-profit Wellness House said participation has increased during the coronavirus… Read More »Cancer Support Program in Hinsdale Goes Virtual During Coronavirus Pandemic – NBC 5 Chicago

Developing a healthier diet does not need to be complicated. Small changes go a long way. Here are some easy tips to start your journey… Read More »Ask an Expert – The Hinsdalean

It was about 14 years ago when Lisa Kolavennu’s father was diagnosed with cancer. In walking that journey with him, she discovered Wellness House and, along with… Read More »Kolavennu ready to take reins at Wellness House – The Hinsdalean

2019 marked a significant transition point for Wellness House, as Lisa Kolavennu the reins from retiring executive director Jeannie Cella, the organization’s leader since 2000. “In… Read More »Nonprofits reach out to close decade – The Hinsdalean

Lisa Kollavennu, Downers Grove/Hinsdale Inspired by Wellness House in Hinsdale’s mission to support individuals with cancer to copiously feel better inside, utilizing a whole person… Read More »15 Fascinating Faces of 2019 | Lisa Kolavennu – Glancer Magazine

Wellness House hosted its annual black tie fundraising ball, this year entitled, Joie De Vivre–Finding Joy While Living with Cancer, at the Ritz Carlton on… Read More »Joie De Vivre – Hinsdale Living

Caregiving requires individuals to employ a number of skills in a variety of roles – and to do so with a great degree of flexibility.… Read More »Advice to caregivers: care for yourself – The Hinsdalean