Improving the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer.
Services in Northbrook, Grayslake and area hospitals.
Restoring a sense of normalcy through counseling and support groups.
Providing evidence-based programs and services taught by leading experts.
Wellness classes to reduce stress and improve recovery.
Through supportive care and education, the Cancer Wellness Center seeks to improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer. All of our programs are offered free of charge. To see our current program and service offerings, click HERE.
Barbara Demovsky Pritikin Memorial
Library Luncheon
Wednesday, June 21, 10am - 1pm
This popular annual event provides an opportunity to shop, lunch, and learn - all while supporting the Cancer Wellness Center! The morning includes a fun boutique with unique jewelry, accessories, and items for your home and table - and a percentage of every sale is donated back to the Cancer Wellness Center. We also feature a speaker on a current topic during the delicious luncheon portion.
Proceeds benefit programs and services at the Center, including the Barbara Pritikin Memorial Library located at the heart of the Center where books, internet access, and community are always available.
AttendSaving Lives from Cancer Through Advocacy
Thursday, June 29, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Ending suffering from cancer doesn’t just happen in the doctor’s office or research lab—it also must start at the statehouse and in Congress, by citizens whose lives have been impacted by cancer rallying together to demand change from their elected officials. Please join us for a conversation about ...
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lectures & workshops
Calendar
Wellness Classes
Gentle Yoga
June 26, 2017 — 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Gentle yoga classes are for all levels of fitness and can be done from a chair ...
Lectures and Workshops
Parenting Series: Answering the Tough Questions
Sari Ticker, PsyD
No matter the diagnosis or prognosis, children’s questions relating to cancer can be ...
Saving Lives from Cancer Through Advocacy
Maggie Osborne, Illinois Grassroots Manager - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Ending suffering from cancer doesn’t ...
Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients
Young Kwang Chae, MD, MPH, MBA, Assistant Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Robert H. Lurie ...