Food Is Medicine: Microgreens and Wellness
The medicinal value of food is something that is greatly overlooked in our modern age of microwave meals and drive-throughs. Lavon Sajona and Michel Fretin believe that fresh, nutritious, and healthful foods should be easily accessible to everyone. They own The Green Anarchist, located in Annapolis Maryland. This minority female and veteran-owned urban farm specializes […]
Successful Cancer Treatment Isn’t Just Medical
Wellness House of Annapolis receives a much-needed contribution from one of its largest sponsors, Maryland Oncology Hematology – Annapolis, to help bolster their individual and group therapy support services for the community. Wellness House of Annapolis welcomed MOHA on April 22, 2021 for a visit and a tour of the House. [ANNAPOLIS, MD, May […]
Filling the Gap in Oncology Care
“For nearly a decade, my patients have been part of the Wellness House family and community.” Dr. Carol Tweed, Maryland Oncology Hematology That is just one of the many reasons she is looking forward to formalizing the partnership between Maryland Oncology Hematology and the Wellness House of Annapolis. “Quite frankly, as dedicated as we […]
United Breast Cancer Foundation
As anyone will tell you, finding the right partner can be a challenge. This is true both personally and professionally. It is rare when one comes along that fits like a glove, though, but that is what Wellness House has found with United Brest Cancer Foundation. Founded in 2000 and going national in 2005, United Breast Cancer Foundation serves women, […]
Vanessa’s Army
Vanessa Gibson pictured above. As you can imagine, being an assistant principal always brings challenges and Vanessa Gibson is up for the challenge. When she was diagnosed in February of 2021 with stage 3 breast cancer, she knew that now was not the time to back down. In fact, it never crossed her mind. Vanessa […]
Voices from the House – Why Volunteer?
The new year is a popular time to make resolutions or intentions. You may be looking for a new approach to being happier, healthier, more productive, or finding a way to show gratitude. I can offer from experience that volunteering is a satisfying resolution to explore. Check out this article on how important volunteering can […]
Voices from the House – The Power of Music
Terri Fevang – Program & Development Director I’ve got a little secret… On the outside, I am the Program and Development Director at Wellness House of Annapolis. I love designing and implementing programs that support the healing of the body, mind and spirit, and championing our mission to raise money so we can keep our […]
Wellness House Announces Generous Memorial Donation from Michael Kurtz, in Honor of Cherie Loustaunau
With gratitude, Wellness House of Annapolis is pleased to announce a Memorial Donation from Michael Kurtz in memory of his wife, Cherie Loustaunau, and in honor of her commitment to the Anne Arundel Women Giving Together (AAWGT) and its mission. In partnership with AAWGT, Michael Kurtz has awarded the $20,000 Cherie Loustaunau Memorial Donation to Wellness House […]
All About Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Seminar
Back to Main Blog Page We had the honor of hosting Phebe Duff, certified MBSR instructor, who shared with our community an introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). MBSR is a person-centered educational approach which uses training in mindfulness, meditation, and yoga as the core of a program to teach people how to take better […]
Camp kicking off summer for children touched by cancer
Annual Camp Kicking Off Summer for Children Touched by Cancer This week Wellness House of Annapolis hosted its 8th Annual Paint Your Rainbow Summer Camp for over 30 children affected by cancer in their families, through a loved one with the disease. We were joined by wonderful – and generous – local businesses who gifted […]