The Gesundheit Institute, located in Urbana, IL, is a non-profit healthcare organization founded by Patch Adams, a renowned medical doctor and social activist. With a mission to revolutionize the healthcare system, the institute believes in the integration of holistic medical care, emphasizing the interconnectedness of individual, family, community, society, and the world. Through their hospital project and educational programs, they aim to inspire and educate healthcare practitioners to create compassionate and service-oriented models of care.
Gesundheit Global Outreach (GGO), a division of the institute, focuses on humanitarian clowning missions, aid, educational initiatives, building projects, and community development worldwide. Their goal is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities facing crises such as sickness, war, poverty, and injustice. By promoting laughter, joy, and creativity as essential components of the healing process, the Gesundheit Institute and GGO strive to redefine the concept of hospital and transform healthcare delivery systems into models of compassion and service.
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