We are honored to announce the establishment of the new Stories of Healing: The Thoele & Getz Endowment in support of our Narrative Medicine Program at Advocate Health.

This generous gift will help deepen our commitment to the healing power of storytelling — giving patients, families, and care teams a space to reflect, connect, and find meaning through shared narratives. The endowment ensures that this vital program will continue to grow and thrive for years to come, enriching the emotional and human experience of care across our hospital.

We are deeply grateful for this investment in compassionate care and the belief that every story matters.

Thank you to all who make this work possible.

Sincerely,​

David Thoele, MD, Co-Director / Marjorie Getz, PhD, Co-Director

Lynne Schwartz, Program Coordinator / Jean Irene Hein, Administrative Assistant

Roberta Johnson, Supervisor, Physician Services