Kindness and Health Care Go Together Well
The body is a marvel of complex systems and chemical interactions, but a person is so much more than that. The feelings we carry around with us and the way we treat each other have a profound effect on personal and cultural wellness. At Dignity Health, we’re committed to understanding the value of compassion and the ways we can put it to practice.
Why the Future of Medicine Is About Kindness and Compassion
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - What if the future of medicine comes not only from advancements in science and technology, but also from something simple and intuitive -- something that draws on both the deep roots of the human experience and early medicine.
Advancing Compassion in Health Care
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - It was some 20 years ago that Bridget Duffy's life as a doctor was changed by one patient's experience in an intensive care unit.
Bringing Compassion to the Classroom
STANFORD, CA - Here's the vision Brooke Dodson-Lavelle has for our children and schools: Classrooms full of happy kids who feel safe, valued, and, because of that, treat others with care and compassion.
Advancing Compassion in Business and the Economy
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - There are three things Google's Chade-Meng Tan wants business leaders to know about compassion: It's fun, it's profitable and it's highly trainable.
What We Mean When We Talk About Compassion
STANFORD, CA - When we think about compassion - either as idea or a practice - what exactly do we mean?