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| The Wellness Community of Greater Columbus 5500 Frantz Road Suite 115 Dublin, Ohio 43017 614-791-9510 |
| The Wellness Community - Columbus Welcome to the Wellness Community of Greater Columbus. FREE CANCER SUPPORT The Wellness Community of Greater Columbus delivers a full range of support services for people with cancer, caregivers and loved ones, in a comfortable home-like setting, completely free of charge. We offer support groups, drop-in networking programs for specific types of cancer, educational workshops, stress management sessions, gentle exercise classes and lectures by experts in oncology and health care. For and overview of our services, join one of our weekly orientation sessions: Tuesday, 5pm and Thursdays, 2pm (Other times are available by appointment) Please call (613) 791-9510 or contact us though email. |
| For more information: The Wellness Community of Greater Columbus 5500 Frantz Road Suite 115 Dublin, Ohio 43017 614-791-9510 www.wellnesscolumbus.org contact us |
| About The Wellness Community Mission The mission of The Wellness Community is to help people with cancer and their loved ones enhance their health and well being by providing a free professional program of emotional support, education and hope. History The Wellness Community - Columbus, opened in July, 1998 as a program of the Columbus Cancer Clinic. In October 2004 TWC became an independent free standing organization like 22 other wellness communities in the United States. In addition, there are 28 satellites, two communities abroad in Tel Aviv and Tokyo. Five more programs are in development and several online programs are offered at The Virtual Wellness Community research, supporting our mission A diagnosis of cancer produces anxiety and fear. Medical research has shown that such stress can negatively affect the immune system. The impact of support groups on cancer patients has been extensively researched in the medical community. One of the most widely quoted studies is the Spiegel Study that focused on the effect of participation in a weekly support group on the quality of life for women with metastatic breast cancer. The study showed that women in the support groups were less anxious and depressed, used less denial, and had half the pain of those in the control group. The Ohio State University released information regarding a research project (Columbus Dispatch, September 2, 2004) reporting the results of a study which was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study cites scientific data that group counseling lowers anxiety, improves personal health habits, and most importantly: dramatically boosts the immune system. This information was confirmed by laboratory measures of immunity. Additionally, Newsweek magazine, September 27, 2004 issue, focuses on the concrete benefits of the mind/body principle, on which our programs are based. Credible scientific evidence is quoted throughout the articles in the publication regarding the benefits of complementary programs. Learning about the wellness community We invite you to attend an Orientation Meeting at The Wellness Community to learn more about our programs. Held twice weekly, these sessions provide an overview of our groups and programs and introduce you to our community. Please refer to our Groups and Programs . Patti Petrella is now teaching Yoga and Pilates at the Wellness Community and will soon be teaching Lebed. All classes are free of charge. |
| Groups and Programs The Wellness Community helps people with cancer and their support persons enhance their health and well being by providing a free professional program of emotional support, education and hope. Educational workshops provide information, with noted local and national oncology professionals sharing the latest information on a variety of topics. Stress-management and gentle movement programs reduce stress, and can help manage fatigue, aid in recovery from treatment or surgery, or gently rebuild muscle strength. Support groups provide information and help address emotional issues for patients and families Orientation to The Wellness Community is open to those dealing with cancer: the person with cancer, support persons, family members, friends, partners, etc. During this session, you will learn about the variety of programs and services The Wellness Community offers. You will also learn you are not alone. No appointment is necessary. If you are unable to attend at the times listed below, please call to arrange for an individual session. Tuesdays 5pm Thursdays 2pm Other times available by appointment; please call 791-9510 Come and learn about our programs from our staff and people surviving cancer. To receive more information Contact us |
| Caregivers Support Program Grant money is available to pay for respite caregivers so you can come to this unique series of programs Where: The Wellness Community Dates: Thursdays, March 22-May 10 Time: 2-4pm |
| Check it Out: Cancer and Caregiver Support Groups-Online! The trips you take to oncology clinics, hospitals and doctors offices may sap your energy. You may sometimes need to rest instead of traveling to another place for a support group. From the comfort of home, you can access free professionally led weekly cancer support groups at the Virtual Wellness Community www.thewellnesscommuntiy.org There is also a special side for teens with cancer. www.grouploop.org or www.thewellnesscommuntiy.org Another valuable resource offered through www.thewellnesscommunity.org is a series of podcasts that give online answers to many oncology questions. |