top of page


The Truth About Meditation: It’s Not Meant to Be Easy | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Dr. Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mind-Body Health dedicated to helping individuals and healthcare professionals manage stress and build lasting resilience. With a doctorate in nursing and deep expertise in both the physical and emotional impacts of stress, she specializes in women’s health, workplace well-being, and holistic approaches to emotional balance.


Anatomy Professor, Pediatrician, Humanitarian, Dr. Douglas Gross | Purpose: Why Medicine?
For more than 45 years, Dr. Douglas Gross has been a Professor of Anatomy and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, teaching both...


General Surgeon, Dr. Herr | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Dr. Damon N. Herr, a California native, has been a General Surgeon at Kaiser Permanente's Sacramento Medical Center since 2001, with a...


Chief of General Surgery, Dr. Londeree | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Welcome to our new series, “Purpose: Why Medicine?,” dedicated to sharing stories, advice, and perspectives from professionals in the...
bottom of page