The Wellness Community provides a full range of services for people with cancer and for their loved ones in a comfortable home-like setting, completely free of charge.
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Saturday, April 17 at Cherokee Mills.
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The Virtual Wellness Community
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Weekly Groups
Mondays, 6p-8pTuesdays, 10a-12p
Tuesdays, 6p-8p
Weekly Groups for people with cancer and/or family members are the heart of The Wellness Community's program. An interview is required prior to joining a group.
Relaxation & Visualization
On-line training in simple methods to reduce stress, manage pain, and enhance wellness. Click here.Yoga
Wednesdays, 3-4pm
Thursdays, 6-7pm
Yoga uses the body/mind connection for enhancing awareness and discovering our potential for wellness.
Family Bereavement Group
Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pmThe Family Bereavement Group is open to any bereaved family member or friend who has lost a loved one to cancer.
Off-Site Program
First Tuesday, 6-8pmOak Ridge Breast Cancer Networker,
160 W. Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge.
Welcome
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Who belongs to The Wellness Community?
A: Anyone with cancer who desires to improve the quality of his or her life and enhance the possibility of recovery belongs to TWC. Family and friends are always welcome to participate.
Q: What does it cost to participate?
A: Nothing. There is no charge for any services provided. All services are made possible by tax-deductible contributions from individuals, corporations, grants, and through support from Baptist Health System, Covenant Health System, St. Mary's Health System, and the University Health System, Inc. The Wellness Community is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization.
Q: What do participants do at The Wellness Community?
A: Individuals with cancer and their families can choose to participate in a variety of learning opportunities that can improve the quality of their lives, reduce stress, and may enhance the possibility of recovery. Activities include: support groups, educational workshops, stress management sessions and social events.
Q: Are medical services or advice available at The Wellness Community?
A: The Wellness Community does not have a medical staff. Individuals seek their own treatment as they deem necessary. The program is meant to support the treatment prescribed by a patient's healthcare team and is not a substitute for conventional medical care.
Q: What geographic location do we serve?
A: Cancer patients and loved ones involved with The Wellness Community visit us from all areas of East Tennessee. With help from their oncologists, many participants from outlying areas schedule treatment days to coincide with their group times, ensuring that they are able to participate in a weekly support group.
If there are any other questions you may have, please feel free to call us at (865) 546-4661.
A: Anyone with cancer who desires to improve the quality of his or her life and enhance the possibility of recovery belongs to TWC. Family and friends are always welcome to participate.
Q: What does it cost to participate?
A: Nothing. There is no charge for any services provided. All services are made possible by tax-deductible contributions from individuals, corporations, grants, and through support from Baptist Health System, Covenant Health System, St. Mary's Health System, and the University Health System, Inc. The Wellness Community is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization.
Q: What do participants do at The Wellness Community?
A: Individuals with cancer and their families can choose to participate in a variety of learning opportunities that can improve the quality of their lives, reduce stress, and may enhance the possibility of recovery. Activities include: support groups, educational workshops, stress management sessions and social events.
Q: Are medical services or advice available at The Wellness Community?
A: The Wellness Community does not have a medical staff. Individuals seek their own treatment as they deem necessary. The program is meant to support the treatment prescribed by a patient's healthcare team and is not a substitute for conventional medical care.
Q: What geographic location do we serve?
A: Cancer patients and loved ones involved with The Wellness Community visit us from all areas of East Tennessee. With help from their oncologists, many participants from outlying areas schedule treatment days to coincide with their group times, ensuring that they are able to participate in a weekly support group.
If there are any other questions you may have, please feel free to call us at (865) 546-4661.
If there is anything that The Wellness Community can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Wellness Community of East Tennessee · 2230 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919-2350 · (865) 546-4661 · Info@WellnessCommunityTN.org