When our hospital reopens, we won't be seeing any "patients". Our hospital will be a community of friends that come from all walks of life. Some people will come for wellness, and some may stay and teach others how to repair a car. Let's move away from the for-profit model of health care. Also, if you haven't read this yet, I would recommend reading "ReDesigning the Character of the Care-Actor" by Susan Parenti. http://www.patchadams.org/redesigning-character-care-actor/ ----- We will be releasi

Hello, my friends, We have a long one for you today. Susan and I wanted to talk about my time in the hospital, and how it compares to my concept of a fun hospital. I don't believe hospitals need to be boring or impersonal. It's hard enough with the stress of fighting illness and disease, I believe injecting a little fun in the hospital would cut the tension, and bring better outcomes. When the staff is happy, the patients will be happy. If you disagree with me, write me a letter. PO BOX 307, URB

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Robin Williams chatted with ET about 'Patch Adams' ahead of its 1998 release. The late actor opened up about working with real children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The legendary comedian also reacted to whether he believed in the 'laughter is the best medicine' philosophy touted by the real-life doctor, Hunter Doherty, he portrays in the touching dramedy. | Entertainment Tonight

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