About Us
Wellness Place provides programs that address the needs of Wenathcee Valley community members who are battling cancer. Wellness Place offers a variety of support groups and public educational programs, and works cooperatively with the American Cancer Society.
All Wellness Place services are free.
The Beginning
Carl Kjobech, Founder and President
Dr. Kjobech worked as a hematologist and oncologist from 1969-2002 at the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center.
"In 1999, I moved from the physician's seat to the patient's chair when I was told I had prostate cancer. As a result, in November of that year, I had a prostatectomy. I, unfortunately, was familiar with the disease since my father had died of cancer of the prostate. He had had a late diagnosis because of failure to have timely exams and the less accurate tests available 20 years ago.
Because of my professional and personal experience with cancer, I see how the patient's needs at the time of diagnosis and thereafter go beyond formal medical support. these needs can best be met by a not-for-profit, volunteer organization.
Wellness Place provides information and compassionate support for any patient diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
There are very few individuals who are not touched by cancer personally or in their family and Wellness Place is a valuable asset to our community."
Our Location
Wellness Place is located at 1610 Fifth Street in Wenatchee and shares a brick house with the Good Grief Center on the southwest side of the Wenatchee Valley College campus.
Contact Us
Melissa Knott, Program Coordinator
Phone: 509-662-6069
Fax: 509-662-8339
Mail: P.O. Box 1802, Wenatchee, WA 98807
In person: 1610 Fifth Street, Wenatchee, WA
Our Newsletter
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Our Funding
We receive support from the North Central Washington Rural Health Foundation and generous donations from individuals, local businesses, and service clubs. We appreciate the support of Safeway Corporation for a large donation each year for the last three years for breast cancer patient programs. We also rely on generous support from individuals for their personal time and monetary donations.
We welcome your interest in supporting a specific program or our general mission. Please contact us, or send a donation to:
P.O. Box 1802
Wenatchee, WA 98801
About Our Logo
Thanks to the creative work of Lynn Brown, the roof covering a life preserver represents the Wellness Place home and the help it gives to patients with cancer.