Patch Adams
The Gesundheit! Institute was founded in 1972 by Patch Adams, MD. Begun as a home-based free clinic, Gesundheit! introduced overnight stays and eventually integrated the lives of those giving and of those receiving care.
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The best medicine
Patch Adams is the medical Doctor who says laughter is the best medicine and among other alternatives offers clowning to help heal. He established a free medical centre in West Virginia and asks this great question "how different would our world be if we were ruled by love and compassion rather then power and money?" The World Health Organisation says Depression is currently world health burden number four. By 2020 they say it will be number 2. Laughter releases endorphins or the feel good hormone and has the capacity to move people through depressed states. Laughter is the best medicine.
Pat, New Zealand - 09 August 2004