We have an ambitious plan to protect and preserve compassionate care for patients and families by expanding our programs and making compassionate care a national healthcare priority. The Campaign for Compassionate Healthcare will raise $5 million to fund our vision.

 

Our Mission

We are a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between patients and their clinical caregivers. Read the story of our founder, Ken Schwartz, and watch a video about us.

What's Happening

Website Changes Underway

Please bear with us as we update our website design and content to improve your online experience. We hope you like our new look!

Final Call for 2013 Compassionate Caregiver Award Nominations!

You still have time to nominate an extraordinary caregiver or team for the 2013 Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver Award. The deadline has been extended to 5pm on Friday, May 24.

Read Our 2012 Annual Report

Find out how we supported caregivers, improved teamwork, engaged patients and families, and fostered a more compassionate healthcare system in 2012.

National Consensus Project

Through our National Consensus Project on Compassionate Healthcare, we are working to make compassionate care a national healthcare priority.

Schwartz Center Rounds

Our Schwartz Center Rounds program brings doctors, nurses and other caregivers together to discuss the human side of healthcare. Read about a recent session and see a list of sites.

Our Healthcare Members

More than 300 healthcare organizations participate in our programs, signifying their commitment to compassionate care.
 
 
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205 Portland Street, 6th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02114-2792
 
Tel: (617) 724-4746
Fax: (617) 643-6123
Email: schwartzcenter@partners.org