Stories of Healing: The Thoele & Getz Endowment was established in 2025 in support of our Advocate Health Narrative Medicine Program.
A story can bring comfort in moments of uncertainty, hope in times of struggle, and connection when we feel alone. The Stories of Healing: The Thoele & Getz Endowment was established in 2025 to help ensure that the healing power of story continues to touch the lives of patients, families, and teammates for generations to come.
Narrative Medicine creates space for people to share their experiences, be seen and heard, and find meaning in life's most challenging moments. These stories foster compassion, build resilience, and remind us of our shared humanity. Your generosity helps sustain programs that uplift voices, strengthen connections, and bring healing beyond medicine, one story at a time.
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