Patch Adams' Key Accomplishments Include . . .
Patch Adams, renowned medical doctor, clown, social activist and subject of the blockbuster film Patch Adams, is founder and director of the Gesundheit Institute, a holistic medical community that has provided free medical care to thousands of patients since it began in 1971.  Patch Adams is also the author of Gesundheit, which chronicles his ideas about the U.S. health care system.

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Meet Hunter "Patch" Adams, the real person behind the hit movie Patch Adams starring Robin Williams.  Patch is both a medical doctor and a clown . . . but he is also a social activist and rabble rouser who has devoted 30 years to changing America's healthcare system, a system he describes as expensive and elitist.  Having devoted his life to the study of what makes people happy, Patch Adams believes that laughter, joy and creativity are an integral part of the healing process.

"Behind his clown-like persona lies a great deal of wisdom, and it often falls to the   court jester to speak the truth that those in power need to hear."

"His message was timely. He spoke with passion. He was intelligent and challenged our students to think about themselves and their beliefs. He was intense in personal moments and let our students know that thinking is a full time obligation."

"Patch set new standards for the event as a speaker. He was mind blowing and raised the event to new heights. His presentation was entirely relevant to the audience."