“So I wore my GIV Gown today for my colonoscopy and turned some heads… my nurses that helped me were both like … this is nice … who makes this… so I told them. This was at a facility called NEC Nashville EndoSurgery Center.”

PJ Valentini — Patient

“This is powerful. You are addressing a part of the patient experience that has been overlooked for far too long, yet it shapes perception, comfort, and trust from the very beginning. Redefining that first moment shows a deep understanding of what true patient-centered care looks like. It is not just about clinical excellence, but about dignity, choice, and how people feel before care even begins. Congratulations on bringing this to life. This has the potential to shift how the entire industry thinks about experience and respect in healthcare.”

Angelique Beslic — Healthcare Supply Chain Leader

“The first thing we do as clinicians is take away your individual identity by placing you in that absurd gown that opens in the back. GIV Gowns is changing that — and it’s long overdue.”

Roberta Brofman — President, Five Star Clinical Solutions

“Well, I DO have an eye for great ideas and for helping to grow businesses. The minute I saw this I knew it was going to be successful for the right reasons. I thought about all of the times I’ve had to go to a mammogram or an OB GYN appointment or a dermatology appointment. I thought about all the times my friends with breast cancer have had to go to appointments and been given a crunchy paper ‘arse out’ gown. All of my patients who spend time in the ER in paper gowns. I thought about all of the pediatric patients whose faces light up when they have specialized gowns going into their surgeries on Operation Smile missions. It will also be successful because of the human behind the brand. You are a good human.”

Samantha Jackson Dilts, MD, FAAP — Chair, Women’s Resource Group, USACS | Founding Partner

“I don’t know that anything can make a mammogram more comfortable, but at least I got to feel fully dressed. The snaps make it so easy for medical professionals to access for imaging and exams, while keeping everything else covered. No more backwards gowns with ties and gaping openings for me! This one is called GIV Forward. Snaps from the neckline down, nice overlap so there are no gaps, premium fabric that is so comfortable, and hello… this one is pink! You can get your own here: givgowns.com. They even have ones for kids!”

Traci Spencer Bulkley — Patient & GIV Gowns Advocate  |  #GIVGowns #PatientDignity #BYOG

“This is an amazing token of generosity. Your product is something I believe in and has been a long time coming. Dignity in healthcare is not a luxury — it is a right.”

Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH, FAAP — Physician

“You are very much appreciated! Maybe more than you know. I am going to wear one to radiation this week. So excited. I will take a picture and also video blog.”

S.O., MD, MPH, FAAP — Physician, Cancer Patient

“What you’re building is beautiful. Dignity matters so much in moments like this.”

M.J.S., MD — Cosmetic Gynecologist & Women’s Health Keynote Speaker

“This is a perfect example of experience economy. Having a great product is a given to succeed, but having a great product that always allows clients feel safe, cared for, dignified — that is an experience that adds so much value to the equation, they will become fans and advocates, telling friends and family.”

J.G. — Entrepreneur & Investor

“This story powerfully highlights how dignity can be overlooked in the smallest details, yet it dramatically impacts trust and care quality. It’s a vital reminder that respect must be a foundational element for every patient, not an afterthought.”

Marty Suidgeest — Founder, JetProto

“What. A. Concept. Congratulations on your launch.”

Michelle Wetherby — Life Sciences Advisory Leader | Evidence-Driven Growth