The Gesundheit Institute was founded by Dr. Hunter Adams in 1972 and to this day remains located in rural West Virginia, offering free health care to anyone who needs it, regardless of their situation.
Patch Adams is based on a real man named Patch Adams and yes the Gesundheit Institute is an actual place. The Gesundheit Institute is located in the rural area of West Virginia where laughter is viewed is integral part of healing. The institute offers free and holstic care to anyone desiring it.
The institute was founded in 1972. Its vision is to revolutionise health care delivery by replacing greed and competition with generosity and compassion. They aim to integrate the work of a traditional hospital with alternative therapies such as naturopathy, acupuncture and homeopathy.
posted by Anonymous
true only to an extent. It is a place that the real Patch Adams intended to make and only recently has accomplished in doing so after years of financial struggle. add a comment
