Gesundheit Institute blogs

Conversation with Representative Dennis Kucinich on Health Care Reform

Patch — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:01:52 +0000

Patch and DennisA few weeks ago Susan Parenti and I met with Dennis Kucinich, US representative from Ohio. For us, Dennis has been a hero: a stalwart for peace, justice, and health care for all.

Patch's Diary 12-23-09

Patch — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:49:51 +0000

Dear Friends of Gesundheit, I am sorry it has been so long since I have written. There is so much to do and so little time to do it all in—I want to sing sweet gratitude for my life, for friends, for the joy of nature and the arts, and the radiant privilege of working every day for peace and justice for all people.

May - July 09: Guatemala, Brazil, Gaza, DC, Albuquerque

Patch — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:39:42 +0000

Dear Friends,

The Cuba Clowning Project, 2008

Johnny — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:06:12 +0000

December 13-20 2008 Gesundheit! clowns journeyed to Cuba, to provide humanitarian assistance to communities devastated by hurricanes, and to study the impact of collaborative play on survivors of natural disasters.

Patch's Last 3/4 Year

Patch — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:22:56 +0000

Darn, so much time has passed since my last web diary entry, I just returned from a week-long college alternative spring break clown trip to Guatemala (while John G. was leading one to Nicaragua) with 20 clowns (students) from 5 countries. Our youth team made it run smoothly as we hit 2-3 engagements each day in Guatemala City and Antigua.

Carl Hammerschlag, MD, blogs about HCI 09

Health_Care_Intensive — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:07:23 +0000

Carl Hammerschlag, MD, presenter at the Health Care System Design Intensive Feb 2009 in Baltimore, reflects on his experience in his blog (with video and photos): www.healingdoc.com/blogs

7 Secrets to an Extraordinary Doctor's Visit

Health_Care_Intensive — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:49:53 +0000

From Pam Wible, MD, guest presenter at the Health Care Systems Design Intensive 2009:

Audio from the Intensive

Health_Care_Intensive — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:33:41 +0000

Here's some audio from the Health Care Systems Design Intensive at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. The first clip is a presentation by Patch Adams the potential of humanitarian clowning for establishing a connection with an isolated person. The whole presentation lasts 11.5 mintues.
Clowning with Cathy

Highlights of my experiences in the Health Care Systems Design Intensive at the Visionary Art Museum

Health_Care_Intensive — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:47:01 +0000

I got a deeper understanding of Susan's idea of the bi-directionality of care from the stories Melissa and Tim told from their work: Melissa telling her staff that she's "bringing something today" but not saying what, creating a buzz of curiosity about what crazy thing she'll do, wig, costume, whatever ... Tim's story of meeting with the CEO to speak up for common sense ... and calling me on picking up the word "ownership" which he saw was becoming a cliché (!) ...

Today is the day for PLAY!!!

Health_Care_Intensive — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:04:32 +0000

This morning was fantastic! Bowen White, M.D. author of Why Normal Isn't Healthy, was here from Kansas City and gave an incredible, funny and inspirational talk about infusing our life with play and fun as a part of the healing process. After that, I had a chance walk through the American Visionary Art Museum (where this conference is being held) on a break to see the beautiful and innovative art from artists around the world.