Wellness House set an anchor in Hansdale 35 years ago and served more than 50,000 people at that time.
Its declared mission is “a community where all people are affected by cancer. At any cost and introduced as a complement of medical treatment, our programs educate, support and empower our participants so that they their physical and physical and Improve emotional welfare.
The fact is that the wellness house began at a small Hinsdel House and maintained its presence in a house setting, rather than a different type of structure, not a coincidence on 131N County Line Road for the last several years.
“When people come, it does not seem that they are going to a hospital,” Deb Quiet said, Marketing Communications Manager. “The neighborhood creates a warm and welcome environment for all coming to us.”
Kwiatt stated that Wellness House was initially launched by a group of people who first saw the effect of cancer on family and friends. After a long time, local builder Phil Dressers and Wellness House Board member Jim Caplese coordinated the necessary solicitations, delivery, scheduling and vision in the 30 months required to make a permanent house a reality.
“Together, Phil and Jim made sure that the wellness house was a shared vision,” Quiat said. “Whatever material, whatever ideas, whenever labor was available, the donor was welcomed, and the gift became part of the house. Wellness house, like a house, is a place of comfort, safety, happiness and community. ,
He said that the house was built with 300 contractors and suppliers and 1,200 technicians with contribution of material, labor and talent.
“These special people combined their talent to produce a full $ 2 million facility without any cost for the wellness house,” Quint said.
And as it celebrates its 35th anniversary, continues to operate through wellness house donations and grants, with the annual wellness house walk, set for this year with registration starting in February this year .
Kwiatt stated that Wellness House provides 525 monthly in 30 partner agencies across the neighborhood and 525 monthly in online programs.
Theres Grove’s Theres Needzilsky developed a deep praise for the wellness house after diagnosing breast cancer in late 2017, and even when his treatment ended 10 months later.
“During this journey, as I visited the doctors with my team, I paid attention to the theme of Wellness House in the waiting room. Doctors had physical issues under control, but I was not sure how to behave physically with this unexpected diagnosis, ”he said.
A doctor suggested that she calls Jerry Lau, a senior oncology exercise specialist at Wellness House.
“Jerry welcomed me to inspect her class, then recommended to attend the networking group that evening,” said Needzilsky. After attending an orientation, she was “surprised at many resources offered in the wellness house.”
“It was then a tornado,” said Needzilsky. “I was very lost and overwhelming, but at the same time, I understood. I was, and still, I am very grateful for leaders, instructors, employees and other cancer patients and people who I am very grateful to me Met me during
When she was in treatment, she participated in exercise and mind/body orbits, nutritional classes, seminars and networking groups.
“The support and understanding I experienced helped me navigate this unexpected journey,” she said. “It takes a certain type of person to work with people affected by cancer. I feel very lucky to meet such care and talented people. ,
In 2024, the participants of the Wellness House, who were involved in the survey, indicated that 97% reported the growing sense of welfare, 98% reported an increase in the overall quality of life, and 92% identified the meaning and purpose in their lives And reported an increase in the ability to identify.
After 35 years, the programs of Wellness House continue to develop “because the cancer experience is changing and develops,” said Lisa Kolavanu Wellness House CEO.
“We know that the incidence of cancer will continue to increase, as there will be a total number of people living with the effects of cancer and its treatment,” he said. “We will continue to pursue and implement the solutions that reduce obstacles and increase access to our life -changing programs, so that everyone affected by cancer can thrive.”