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Planetree International Planetree International is a not-for-profit organization that aims to humanize healthcare through per

Since its founding in 1978, Planetree has continued to be a pioneer in personalizing, humanizing and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Founded by a patient, the Planetree Model is committed to enhancing health care from the patient’s perspective. It empowers patients and families through information and education, and encourages “healing partnerships” with caregivers to support active participation. Through organizational transformation, the Planetree Model creates healing environments in which patients can be active participants and caregivers are enabled to thrive

Earn your Certificate in Person-Centered Care (CPCC) professional credential!Join one of Planetree’s CPCC courses to beg...
02/27/2026

Earn your Certificate in Person-Centered Care (CPCC) professional credential!

Join one of Planetree’s CPCC courses to begin your journey towards achieving your CPCC credential. The CPCC intensive course is an immersive, three-day, in-person learning experience designed to strengthen leadership, deepen knowledge, and build practical skills. The course prepares you for your CPCC exam and is a requirement to earn your CPCC credential.

How to earn your CPCC :
- Complete a CPCC course – see below for upcoming Saudi Arabia course registrations
- Pass your CPCC exam

Learn more details about the CPCC program here:https://files.constantcontact.com/f2f6ac27001/746be0be-62c3-4c83-809c-93822379654e.pdf

Why pursue your CPCC :
- Receive a professional credential from the global leader in person-centered care (PCC)
- Accelerate your journey towards achieving your future Fellow in Person-Centered Care (FPCC) professional credential
- Receive a physical and digital certificate to advertise your achievement
- Learn from Planetree’s international Faculty members and network with other leading healthcare professionals
- Connect with Planetree’s global alumni network to continue advancing your PCC knowledge

Saudi Arabia CPCC Intensive Courses
📍 Jeddah | March 31–April 2, 2026
Register: https://hub.planetree.org/s/learning-activity-detail-standard?ltui__urlRecordId=a12Ph0000025jEfIAI<ui__urlRedirect=learning-activity-detail-standard

📍 Riyadh | April 6–8, 2026
Register: https://hub.planetree.org/s/learning-activity-detail-standard?ltui__urlRecordId=a12Ph0000027nndIAA<ui__urlRedirect=learning-activity-detail-standard

Strengthen your leadership. Advance Person-Centered Care. Join us.

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Henry Gallardo, Director General of Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Planetree Board Membe...
02/26/2026

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Henry Gallardo, Director General of Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and Planetree Board Member, for being recognized by Forbes as one of the 137 leaders modernizing Colombia.

Under his leadership, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá has strengthened collaboration between Colombian hospitals and international management forums, advancing the adoption of global standards and elevating healthcare excellence across the region.

We also applaud Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá for earning the ESG Verified Sustainability Seal – Platinum level from ICONTEC, the highest level of certification, and for becoming the first healthcare organization to achieve this distinction in its initial application.

A proud Planetree member and Gold Certified with Distinction, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá continues to demonstrate its commitment to quality, partnership, and person centered care.
Congratulations on this well deserved recognition and continued leadership in advancing healthcare excellence.

Read the article here : https://ow.ly/Fhht50YlSZZ

Brazil, we are coming to Salvador 🌟Join us on March 5, 2026, for the Planetree Regional Summit – Salvador, a one day gat...
02/25/2026

Brazil, we are coming to Salvador 🌟

Join us on March 5, 2026, for the Planetree Regional Summit – Salvador, a one day gathering dedicated to advancing Person-Centered Care across the region.

Together we will explore how to transform healthcare experiences while reinforcing the humanity at the heart of every interaction. Through real world examples participants will gain practical insight they can bring back to their organizations.

📍 Auditório Mater Dei – Centro Médico
🕜 Doors open at 1:30 PM

Healthcare leaders across Brazil are invited to connect, learn, and strengthen person centered cultures of care.

🔗 Register today:https://ow.ly/HlP250YlSXc
Together, we are making care more human.

🔔 Happening Tomorrow | Adopting Patient-Centered Outcome MeasuresWe are pleased to share that Jennifer Bright, President...
02/24/2026

🔔 Happening Tomorrow | Adopting Patient-Centered Outcome Measures

We are pleased to share that Jennifer Bright, President & CEO of ICHOM (International Consortium for Healthcare Outcomes Measurement) will be joining us to discuss Adopting Person-Centered Outcome Measures.

📅 When: Wednesday, February 25th
🕐 Time: 1:00 pm ET
📍 Where: https://ow.ly/sl5h50Y9w9u

👉 Register now and be part of the movement to Humanize Healthcare. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our February newsletter is live 📬✨This edition highlights the collective progress we are making across our global commun...
02/23/2026

Our February newsletter is live 📬✨

This edition highlights the collective progress we are making across our global community and the meaningful work happening every day to reinforce the humanity in healthcare, including:
- Reflections on our shared impact and continued growth
- Forum 2026 abstract submission
- Humanizing Healthcare Podcast
- PCC Professional Certificate Program application are still open
- Upcoming opportunities to connect : Planetree Virtual Office Hours, Regional Summit in Brazil and CPCC Intensive Program in Saudi Arabia

Together, we are strengthening cultures of compassion, partnership, and quality across healthcare settings worldwide.

🔗 Read the full newsletter here: https://ow.ly/qbZr50YhIAc

What does Planetree membership look like in practice?For Planetree Organizational Members, it includes Planetree Office ...
02/20/2026

What does Planetree membership look like in practice?

For Planetree Organizational Members, it includes Planetree Office Hours — monthly, live virtual gatherings that create space for connection, shared learning, and real-time support.

Office Hours bring together Planetree team members and person-centered care leaders from across our global community to explore questions, share experiences, and learn together. This is one of the ways Planetree partners with organizations to help make care more human.

Office Hours are available exclusively to Planetree Organizational Members. Learn more about Planetree membership here : https://ow.ly/BGli50YgEql

🔔 Upcoming Podcast | Adopting Patient-Centered Outcome MeasuresWe are pleased to share that Jennifer Bright, President &...
02/19/2026

🔔 Upcoming Podcast | Adopting Patient-Centered Outcome Measures

We are pleased to share that Jennifer Bright, President & CEO of ICHOM (International Consortium for Healthcare Outcomes Measurement) will be joining us to discuss Adopting Person-Centered Outcome Measures.

📅 When: Wednesday, February 25th
🕐 Time: 1:00 pm ET
📍 Where: https://ow.ly/sl5h50Y9w9u

👉 Register now and be part of the movement to Humanize Healthcare. We look forward to seeing you there!

The 2026 PCC Professional Certificate Program has begun — and there is still time to join.While the first session is alr...
02/18/2026

The 2026 PCC Professional Certificate Program has begun — and there is still time to join.

While the first session is already underway, we are pleased to continue accepting applications for a limited time.

This fully virtual, yearlong program equips healthcare professionals with the skills and confidence to lead person centered change in their organizations. If you are ready to strengthen your leadership and connect with a global community committed to what matters most in care, we invite you to apply.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/f2BC50YgFQB

As we welcome Ramadan, we reflect on values of compassion, selflessness, and community that guide our work in person-cen...
02/17/2026

As we welcome Ramadan, we reflect on values of compassion, selflessness, and community that guide our work in person-centered care.

At Planetree, we celebrate these principles, striving to create environments of kindness, empathy, and respect for all.

Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all who observe.

On Presidents’ Day, we reflect on the power of leadership to shape history and influence the future.At Planetree, we bel...
02/16/2026

On Presidents’ Day, we reflect on the power of leadership to shape history and influence the future.

At Planetree, we believe leadership in healthcare means advancing compassionate, collaborative care that focuses on what matters most to patients, families, and staff.

Here’s to leaders who inspire progress and reinforce humanity in every healthcare experience.

Carnival season is here 🎭✨Carnival is a time of celebration, culture, and connection. It brings people together through ...
02/16/2026

Carnival season is here 🎭✨

Carnival is a time of celebration, culture, and connection. It brings people together through creativity, joy, and shared traditions.

Wishing a joyful Carnival season to all who celebrate.

Happy Valentine’s Day 💙Today is a reminder that care begins with connection.At Planetree, love shows up as compassion, p...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day 💙

Today is a reminder that care begins with connection.

At Planetree, love shows up as compassion, partnership, and deep respect for what matters most to patients, families, and those who care for them.

Thank you for putting humanity at the heart of healthcare, today and every day.

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