October is Person-Centered Care (PCC) Month, a global initiative that advances care that places people at the center of every decision, interaction, and experience.
Throughout the month, patients, staff members, caregivers, and families come together to celebrate, learn, connect, and take action to advance Person-Centered Care in their organizations and communities. PCC Month is a global initiative led by Planetree to advance person-centered care and showcase innovations, share learnings, and create connections.
Each week we will focus on one group at the heart of Person-Centered Care.
- Patients - What matters most to you?
- Staff Members/Workforce Wellbeing - What helps staff members feel cared for, valued, and engaged
- Communities - How do we create healthier communities together?
- Caregivers & Families - How can healthcare better support caregivers & families?
How to Participate
There are so many ways to take part this October — whether you're learning, listening, sharing, or simply spreading the word, every bit of participation helps bring Person-Centered Care into everyday practice.
- Attend a webinar. Join sessions exploring what person-centered care looks like in practice, and hear directly from individuals leading the way.
- Listen and learn. Tune into podcast conversations featuring voices from across the healthcare community.
- Share your story. Tell us what person-centered care means to you — a moment, a lesson, a story of connection — using #PCCMonth2026.
- Explore the resources. Download guides, read blogs, and share tools listed below.
Ressources
- Person-Centered Care Month Flyer (PDF)
- Join Our PCC Global Forum 2026 (Event)
- One Birth Story: How A Personal Experience Can Inspire Person-Centered Care (Blog)
- How to be An Engaged Patient (PDF)
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Person-Centered Care (PDF)
- Questions to Ask Your Hospital about Person-Centered Care (PDF)
- The Planetree Global PFPC Guide to Person-Centered Care (PDF)
📌 Bookmark this link! Throughout October, we'll be updating it with new webinars, podcast episodes, and resources as PCC Month unfolds — so be sure to check back often. Don't miss a moment of the celebration.
