Press Release|Articles|January 26, 2026

‘More Than Words: Art Therapy to Support Wellness in Lung Cancer’ at LiveLung Pittsburgh February Meeting

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  • A February 12 community meeting in Pittsburgh will convene lung cancer patients, survivors, and care partners for education, networking, and support, with lunch and parking provided.
  • Hayley Wilds, MA, LPC, CGP, will address art therapy as a structured approach to facilitate emotional processing, coping skills, and wellness in lung cancer.
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LiveLung

PITTSBURGH, PA (January 26, 2026) – LiveLung, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting lung cancer patients, survivors, and their care partners, invites the Pittsburgh community to its monthly educational meeting on Thursday, February 12, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting, which includes a complimentary lunch and parking, will take place at Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside, 5335 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

This month’s meeting will feature Hayley Wilds, MA, LPC, CGP, Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, and owner of Center for Creative Counseling, presenting “More Than Words: Art Therapy to Support Wellness in Lung Cancer.” The presentation will explore how creative expression can support emotional wellness, coping, and healing for people impacted by lung cancer.

Wilds is an author, speaker, and trainer based in Pittsburgh with more than 20 years’ experience in mental health. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, and Certified Grief Professional, she speaks on topics including grief and loss, women’s health, and the healing power of creative expression. Her work is grounded in the belief that “Humans are creative by nature, and art therapy helps you use that innate power to dive into your issues, express yourself, and embark on a journey toward healing.”

LiveLung’s educational meetings provide valuable resources and opportunities for lung cancer patients, survivors, and their care partners to learn, network, and build community. Each meeting features an expert guest speakerwho shares insights to empower attendees with knowledge and support.

Lung cancer patients and their care partners are welcome to learn more and register at https://www.livelung.org/meetings/pittsburgh or call 877.311.LUNG (5864).

About LiveLung

LiveLung is a 501(c)(3) nosnprofit organization on a mission to improve health outcomes by advancing lung cancer education, early detection, and compassion for people impacted by lung cancer. We do this by hosting a network of monthly educational community lung cancer patient groups. We also provide resource bags to dozens of cancer centers, where nurse navigators give them to newly diagnosed lung cancer patients.