From Personal Loss to Global Change: Vita Steina’s Mission to Advance Human Experience in Healthcare
Published June 15, 2026
Jason Wolf sits down with Vita Steina, one of the leading voices advancing human experience across Europe. In this inspiring conversation, Vita shares how the loss of her young son to cancer transformed her life and sparked a mission to improve healthcare for patients, families, and caregivers. From pioneering patient experience efforts in Latvia to advocating for human experience as a cornerstone of healthcare quality and policy, Vita discusses the power of purpose, the importance of supporting the workforce, and her vision for creating lasting change across healthcare systems. A powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and the human heart at the center of care.
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