Frequently Asked Questions
What's your question?
I am not a patient at Northside Hospital. Can I still participate
in the TWC programs?
Although Northside Hospital provides funding for our facility,
all cancer patients,
their loved ones and caregivers are welcome to come and join
in our free classes regardless of where their treatment is being
managed.
I am interested in
learning how nutrition supports cancer survival. Does
TWC offer nutrition classes?
YES! You can sign up for individual nutrition
counseling with Alisa Winters, MS, RD, LD of Northside
Hospital. She offers 30 minute sessions on the 2nd and
4th Thursdays each month, 4:30 - 6:30. Call
404-843-1880 to schedule your session. This personal
nutrition program is made possible through a grant from
It’s the Journey, Inc. – Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer.
I've survived
breast cancer, but I feel anxious and even depressed!
Can TWC help me?
YES! When treatment ends, many women feel anxious, afraid
and depressed about making the transition from being "ill" to
living "well" again. This is a normal reaction to the
stress of recovering from a serious illness.
Please join us for a "Return to Wellness" on
Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Next Session begins January 9th, 2008. RSVP 404-843-1880.
Facilitated by Diane Malpass, Psy.D., L.M.F.T. This program is supported by a
grant from the
Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Greater
Atlanta Affiliate.
Click now for more details.
I know someone with a cancer diagnosis.
What can I do to help them in their recovery and survival?
Click now to learn
how you can encourage your loved one or friend to benefit from
our programs and services. You can participate with them
which makes it good for you as well!
What is the cost? How are your programs funded? How can I/my company make a difference?
A. There is no cost for any of the classes. The Wellness Community is generously funded through
Northside Hospital, grants from
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate, and
It’s a Journey – Two Day Walk.
Your
donations also make it possible for us to offer services and
programs free of charge.
Who is eligible?
Any cancer patient or survivor along with their loved ones,
children and caregivers are invited and encouraged to
participate in our programs.
How can I find out what programs are offered on a month-to-month basis?
Click now for the
current two-month newsletter which includes a calendar.
You can also view special events
and news to get offsite programs information and other
hosted group opportunities!
I’m not comfortable in a support group setting. What do you suggest?
The Wellness Community offers the Virtual Wellness Community which gives free online support services for people with cancer and their loved ones. This service is led by trained professionals and is secure and password protected.
www.thewellnesscommunity.org.
My family is having a tough time with my diagnosis. What do you offer for them?
There is a four weeks Kid’s Circle group for children 5 – 12 to help them understand about the cancer diagnosis and there are support groups for family members and caretakers.
Click now for more
details.
Why should I participate?
“People with cancer who participate in their fight for recovery along with their physicians and health care team will improve the quality of their lives and may enhance the possibility of their recovery.”
Harold Benjamin, Ph.D., Founder
What is The Wellness Community – Atlanta Northside?
The Wellness Community is a special community for cancer patients and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes utilizing the Patient Active Concept, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of the disease. Most importantly, The Wellness Community provides a home-like setting for people fighting cancer to connect with and learn from each other. At The Wellness Community,
all programs are free of charge.
Where is The Wellness Community located?
The Wellness Community is conveniently located in the heart of Sandy Springs at
5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Road (click for map and to get
driving directions).
We are in building C, suite 225, and next door to the Medical Center MARTA Station. Going north on Peachtree Dunwoody Road from either Northside or St. Joseph’s Hospitals, the driveway is the first right after the MARTA station. The sign says Peachtree-Dunwoody Pavilion. Parking is free and if you come around the “C” building to the side away from Peachtree Dunwoody, there is two-hour parking near the door. We are on the second floor in suit 225.
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