Will Melania Trump Continue Michelle Obama's Health Initiative? First Lady Promotes Nature For Healing

First lady Melania Trump met with health professionals and families Thursday at Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C., where she reportedly encouraged doctors and patients to turn to nature’s natural elements and beauty to help incite well-being and good health.

Although Trump didn’t discuss any aspects of health policy, the Slovenia native explained how beneficial the “gift of nature” could be in regards to the healing process, the hospital said in a statement.

"I am a passionate believer in integrating and interpreting nature's elements into our daily lives to create a warm, nurturing and positive environment. I believe that these same natural benefits can be instrumental to enhancing the health and well-being of all children. It is important to me that children can recognize, identify and express their feelings in order to promote their mental wellness and healing process," she said.

Children’s National Health System President Kurt Newman shared in Trump’s sentiments and said that the hospital also believes “in the power of nature’s beauty to help kids heal and thrive.”

After meeting with sick children and their families, Trump visited the hospital’s healing garden and helped kids plant Morning Flory seeds as a symbol of love and renewal.

The hospital launched the Bunny Mellon Healing Garden back in 2016 for patients and their families a place to enjoy comfort and peace outside of the hospital walls. Former first lady Michelle Obama also visited the community garden with patients at the hospital following its opening.

Melania’s visit comes as President Donald Trump prepares to implement a partial Obamacare repeal, which could potentially leave 13 million children without health care coverage. If House Republicans can successfully decide on the terms of the replacement and repeal plan by their April deadline, more than 18 million people could be without health insurance within a year while a total 32 million people would lose benefits within the next 10 years.