A Planetree Partner
At Bert Fish Medical Center, we strive to care for the mind, body and spirit of all of our patients. Our compassionate health care professionals are dedicated to providing patients with the individual attention that they deserve.
Bert Fish Medical Center is proud to be a Planetree Affiliate Member. Since its founding in 1978 as a non-profit organization, Planetree has been a pioneer in personalizing, humanizing and demystifying the health care experience for patients and their families.
The Planetree Model is patient-centered rather than hospital-focused, and is committed to improving medical care from the patient’s perspective. It empowers patients and families through information and education, and encourages healing partnerships with caregivers.
The Planetree approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions – mental, emotional, spiritual and social, as well as physical. It seeks to maximize health care outcomes by integrating optimal medical therapies. Access to arts and nature are also incorporated into the healing environment.
As a Planetree Partner, we believe:
- We are human beings, caring for other human beings.
- We are all caregivers.
- Care giving is best achieved through kindness and compassion.
- Safe, accessible, high quality care is fundamental to patient-centered care.
- In a holistic approach to meeting people’s needs of body, mind and spirit.
- Families, friends and loved ones are vital to the healing process.
- Access to understandable health information can empower individuals to participate in their health.
- The opportunity for individuals to make personal choices related to their care is essential.
- Physical environments can enhance healing, health and well-being.
- Illness can be a transformational experience for patients, families and caregivers.
For more information about Planetree, please see their website at: www.planetree.org.