Your best story is already being told by the people you help.
We give healthcare’s most critical moments the voice they deserve.
You are transforming lives.
We transform how
you tell the world.
At Person Place & Thing, we harness authentic patient voices to bring the true impact of your care into focus.
Using powerful testimonial storytelling across web, social, and fundraising films, we translate lived experiences into content that builds trust with the audiences who matter most.
The result is a clearer, more human expression of your “why” that resonates equally with patients, staff, and supporters.
This approach drives measurable outcomes — from increased patient engagement and brand preference to stronger donor connection and campaign performance.
WE HELP YOU WHEN
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Emotion-driven storytelling turns abstract impact into something tangible, making people far more likely to give and stay connected.
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Data informs decisions, but a clear, human-centered narrative is what aligns leadership and drives meaningful action.
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In a single viewing, your story must capture attention, build emotion, and inspire generosity without a second chance.
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Before anyone walks through the doors, your story should already communicate safety, purpose, and community impact.
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Even the most innovative advancement falls flat without a compelling way to translate its significance to real people.
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Authentic patient stories provide undeniable evidence of your impact in ways no statistic alone ever could.
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In high-stakes moments, clear and credible storytelling reassures stakeholders and reinforces trust under pressure.
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Sharing real stories of impact reconnects staff to purpose, strengthening morale and long-term commitment.
“Over the course of nearly a decade, Emmanuel and his team at Person Place Thing partnered with this large healthcare organization to create exceptional videos that consistently elevated our storytelling and fundraising efforts.
From initial concept development through final production, Emmanuel brought extraordinary care, creativity, and professionalism to every project. His team helped tell powerful patient and caregiver stories during some of the most challenging moments imaginable, including the COVID-19 pandemic, with empathy, authenticity, and grace. They also produced compelling content highlighting breakthrough treatments, innovative technologies, and transformative services in support of donor-funded treatment area and capital campaigns.
The impact of this work was tremendous. The philanthropy team repeatedly relied on these videos to engage donors, board members, and staff, resulting in stronger internal morale and meaningful philanthropic support externally.
What sets Emmanuel and his team apart is not only the quality of the final product—which is truly second to none—but also the experience of working with them. Every interaction feels thoughtful, collaborative, and deeply supportive from beginning to end.
Working with Person Place Thing is an investment in storytelling at the highest level, and one that delivers immeasurable value.”
— Krissy Talevi, Beth Israel Lahey Health
One patient story is compelling.
A series is a strategic asset.
Joe Monninger
Dartmouth Health Cancer Patient
CASE STUDY
How one health system turned patient voices into a full-channel content engine.
Dartmouth Health
Your Way Forward
Over two years and sixteen patient profiles, we built a Lamplighter Award-winning content system that now runs across social, web, outdoor, broadcast, and in-hospital display — including a spot that ran during the Super Bowl. Each patient story delivers video assets, photography, and a written article so a single shoot can feed every channel.
Dartmouth Health has used the series to support service lines, strengthen donor relationships, and recruit staff. The work runs in movie theater preroll, at a baseball stadium, and on local TV. It lives on their website and socials and motivates internal teams.
One patient.
Multiple channels.
Compounding impact.
Hero Video
Every patient story starts with a cinematic 2-minute hero film that shows the stakes and makes audiences lean in.
Still Photography
High-quality portrait and action photography captured alongside video for print and digital.
Broadcast
30-sec spots for local broadcast, in-theater and outdoor including Super Bowl placement.
Social and Lobby Light Boxes
Optimized video cutdowns and native social formats tailored for high-engagement performance. In-hospital display.
Derek Camps-Campins and family
Beth Israel Lahey Health COVID Patient
“The short films Emmanuel made for us were masterful.
They were small works of art that also delivered difficult concepts in medicine and health in a beautiful, novel, and captivating manner. He consistently worked within budget and kept to a timeline agreed upon. He was open to collaborative discussion and review and was altogether the perfect professional colleague. The videos he produced for the magazine continue to be one of the projects/products we are most proud of.”
— Ann Marie Menting, Editor, Harvard Medicine magazine
Your most persuasive content is already in your building.
WE HELP YOU
Find the patient and donor stories already living inside your organization — before your next campaign deadline.
Match the right story to the right audience — donors, patients, families, and prospective staff.
Turn a single interview into a long-lasting asset that works across galas, social media, and recruitment.
Build a content system that feeds your website, fundraising campaigns, social channels, and internal communications.
See how real patient voices outperform polished brand messaging in donor cultivation and brand preference.
Connect patient impact directly to your strategic priorities — service line growth, capital campaigns, and staff retention.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Let’s find your most powerful asset.
Book a 30-minute discovery call. We'll identify the patient and donor voices already inside your organization and show you exactly how to put them to work for your next campaign, gala, or board presentation.