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We know that compassion makes healthcare better – one connection at a time. And we know that compassion has the power to save lives. Compassionate healthcare isn’t just an ideal—it’s essential for patients, families, and their care teams to thrive.
For three decades, the Schwartz Center has been at the forefront of championing meaningful human connections in healthcare. Through our efforts, we have reduced psychological distress in care teams and increased empathetic care for patients – all of which drive improved health outcomes.
Today’s healthcare landscape is marked by unprecedented challenges, including staffing shortages, burnout, financial pressures, and persistent health disparities. Despite these obstacles, we are committed to championing compassion for everyone who seeks and provides healthcare.
Patients and healthcare workers alike believe that compassion is essential to successful medical treatment, how well patients recover from illness, and even whether a patient lives or dies. With the difficulties facing healthcare, compassion matters now more than ever.
We will cultivate compassion in healthcare for patients, families, teams and organizations by: