The Bravewell story
Subtitle: how a small community of philanthropists made a big difference in healthcare
By: Bonnie J. Horrigan ; foreword by Harvey Fineberg, MD, PHD
Contributors: Fineberg, Harvey V., writer of foreword
Publisher: Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health
Published: 2016
Place of publication: McLean, Virginia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 193
ISBN-13: 9780988875302
Subjects: Integrative medicine; Alternative medicine; Holistic medicine; Integrative Medicine; Complementary Therapies; Holistic Health; Bravewell Collaborative
Description: "The Bravewell Collaborative was a community of leading philanthropists who worked together from 2002 until 2015 to transform the healthcare system and improve health of the American public through the advancement of integrative medicine. In 2002, a small group of philanthropists joined in conversation with prominent physicians in the field of integrative medicine to discuss potential solutions to the growing healthcare crisis. Deciding that working together would accomplish more than any one individual could accomplish alone, The Bravewell Collaborative established itself operating foundation and began to fund initiatives that supported broad systems change. How they approached the work is detailed in this book, The Bravewell Story. Having accomplished its mission, and expressing immense gratitude for all the people and institutions with whom they worked along the way, on June 17, 2015 The Bravewell Collaborative closed its doors" -- Front cover flap.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 193).
Table of contents: title: Self-organization and critical connections; title: The conversation at Miraval; title: Pocantico : bold decisions; title: Miraval II : Bravewell is born; title: Choosing the right language; title: Change from within; title: Sensemaking; title: Creating models for change; title: Increasing capacity; title: Honoring spirit, courage, and vision; title: Public education as a means for cultural change; title: Friends across the pond; title: Making integrative medicine part of the national conversation; title: Building communities; title: Unexpected allies; title: Proving the case for integrative healthcare; title: A new type of leader; title: Saying adieu; title: Reflections.