Prevention and Wellness

OhioHealth Cancer Care help you build a new normal through active living, healthy eating and routine checkups.

Cancer Care Exercise Videos

Work out in the comfort of your home with this library of exercise videos designed especially for cancer survivors.

Wellness Opportunities

Wolfe Cancer Wellness Program

OhioHealth offers three cancer wellness programs for cancer patients at any stage of treatment. These programs focus on exercise sessions and include nutrition information, lifestyle changes and stress management. Talk to your patient navigator for details, or call:

• McConnell Heart Health Center (614) 566-3880
• Mansfield and Ontario (419) 526-8900
• Dublin Methodist Hospital (614) 566-3880

The ten week program consists of:

• Two, one hour exercise sessions per week among a small group of participants.
• Cardiovascular, strengthening, and stretching exercises.
• A weekly educational session. Topics include:
  • Cooking demonstration
  • Lymphedema
  • Exercise prescription
  • Nutrition
  • Stress management
  • Yoga

• 10-week program with two exercise sessions per week under the supervision of an exercise physiologist
• Meet with an exercise physiologist prior to starting to set up an individualized exercise program and goals
• Weekly educational topics to help achieve wellness goals such as, nutrition, lymphedema, managing fatigue, stress management, and others
• Morning and evening sessions available

Testimonials:

• "From the very first session I noticed relief. This individualized program is great for recovery and a lifetime of exercise. Enrolling in this program clearly accelerated my recovery.”
• "This program, along with the weekly educational presentations made me feel heard and validated as a "Cancer Warrior." The program gave me the confidence to continue to live my life as best as possible. Two words: highly recommended.
• "Cancer made me feel out of control. The cancer wellness program gave me a way to get some control back. The staff is extremely knowledgeable about what each person needs and they guide you with patience and kindness. This program was the first time I felt like I could get to the other side. It’s amazing!"

Nutrition

Nutritional counseling combines supplements and herbals into traditional nutrition support. A session with a dietitian starts with a series of open-ended questions to understand your daily schedule, thoughts, nutritional barriers and current diet. The dietitian will suggest plant-based diets, whole grains and limited sodium intake.

• OhioHealth Cancer Care Lecture Series: Nutrition for cancer survivors 
• MD Anderson resource (PDF): Survivorship – Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
• WW: Save 80% through our Weight Watchers partnership

Walk/Run Club

Cancer Survivor Walk/Run Club is a multi-week, virtual training program that gives cancer patients and survivors the physical and emotional support they need to move forward. The goal of the club is to complete our very own virtual race as a group, joined by friends, family, and supporters.

• Open to all experience levels.
• Train virtually with anyone.
• Online support includes a training plan, weekly emails, and access to an exclusive Facebook group.
• Participate in live, virtual group workouts with club members and OhioHealth associates.
• Virtual educational presentations from expert physicians.

To join, contact Emily Finn, licensed physical therapist, at (614) 566-2388 or Emily.Finn2@OhioHealth.com. 

Read more on the OhioHealth Blog

Classes and Support Groups

These are a few examples of the cancer-related education, support opportunities, and classes we provide. Find these and many more online, or talk with your patient navigator.