In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, crowded with competing priorities, the human connection is too easily overlooked, leaving caregivers burned out and patients and families fearful and suffering. Through innovative programs, education and advocacy, the Schwartz Center is working to support caregivers, healthcare leaders and others and bring compassion to every healthcare experience.
“These acts of kindness – the simple human touch from my caregivers – have made the unbearable bearable” – Ken Schwartz
We are a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing compassion to every healthcare experience. Watch our video, read our founder’s story in the Boston Globe Magazine, and check out our annual report.
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Hundreds of healthcare organizations around the world are Schwartz Center healthcare partners and conduct the Schwartz Rounds® program to bring doctors, nurses and other caregivers together to discuss the social and emotional side of caring for patients and families.
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James Paul suffered from a debilitating childhood illness — which inspired him to become a caregiver himself. Hear his story and how the Schwartz Rounds helped him support his colleagues and his patients.