In 1971, Patch Adams challenged the foundations of modern medicine by establishing the Gesundheit Institute in West Virginia, dedicated to the belief that medical care should be personal, humane, fun, and free.
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In 1971, Patch Adams challenged the foundations of modern medicine by establishing the Gesundheit Institute in West Virginia, dedicated to the belief that medical care should be personal, humane, fun, and free.