Through supportive care and education, the Cancer Wellness Center seeks to improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer. The Cancer Wellness Center was started in 1989 in Skokie, Illinois, by three friends who were determined to build a reliable source of information and support for cancer survivors and others living with cancer.
The Center opened in a small donated space in Skokie and later moved to its present location in Northbrook. Founders Patsy Winicour, Judy Brannon, RN, and Mary DeJager, LCSW, began with a telephone hotline and three support groups - the first of their kind in the state. Today the Center has grown and expanded its services to provide education, wellness services and psychosocial support to those impacted by cancer and their loved ones.
The Center opened in a small donated space in Skokie and later moved to its present location in Northbrook. Founders Patsy Winicour, Judy Brannon, RN, and Mary DeJager, LCSW, began with a telephone hotline and three support groups - the first of their kind in the state. Today the Center has grown and expanded its services to provide education, wellness services and psychosocial support to those impacted by cancer and their loved ones.
Services
As part of its mission to assist everyone touched by cancer, all programs are free of charge. Research has found that seeking information increases one's sense of control, improves the ability to make decisions, reduces anxiety and makes communication with healthcare team easier. Our support services address the emotional impact of cancer by strengthening coping strategies, bolstering social support, and broadening social networks.
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom Gentle Yoga - Mondays with Bhavisha Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring mind and body back into a balanced state. These classes are for all fitness levels and can be practiced in a.
We are a team of dedicated professionals working to make improve the lives of everyone impacted by cancer. Nancy has been with the Center for over 10 years, serving in a variety of roles, currently as the Executive Director. Her driving force is to remain true to the Center's mission to deliver unparalleled programs and services-free of charge-to anyone impacted by cancer.
Through a career at the Cancer Wellness Center, you can play a valuable role in providing comfort and support to those in our community facing cancer. We strive to create a workplace that fosters and develops the unique skills and abilities of each team member.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, handicap or disability, marital status, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or for any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, handicap or disability, marital status, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or for any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
The Cancer Wellness Center will look at the whole person in an effort to provide the best support from diagnosis, in-treatment and through post-treatment. We touch on nearly every aspect of living and help nurture the mind and body with programs in education, exercise, stress relief, healthy eating, and meaningful discussions.
