University of Pennsylvania Apr 3 2025 Hospitals, some of the busiest places, can also be among the loneliest.  Amid the din of care teams and clinicians, security and custodial teams, those dealing with illness and hospitalization often feel alone in the crowd. Groups like the Patient Stories Collective help patients and caregivers find the words to reflect and articulate their experiences during hospitalization and illness.  It is one of 24 groups this quarter that received Penn Medicine CAREs