Schwartz Center Rounds at Cooper

The Schwartz Center
Through innovative programs, education, and advocacy, the Schwartz Center for Compassion Healthcare is working to support caregivers, healthcare leaders, and others and bring compassion to every healthcare experience. The Center was established in 1995 by Kenneth Schwartz, a health care attorney, before he died of lung cancer at the age of 40.

What are Schwartz Rounds?
Schwartz Rounds is a forum where caregivers discuss social and emotional issues that arise in caring for patients. A multidisciplinary panel is facilitated to share their experiences, and then the discussion opens up to comments from audience participants. It is a great way to reflect on subjects that mat not be typically discussed in a group setting.

When and Where?
Schwartz Rounds are scheduled approximately monthly/bi-monthly during the lunch hour. Days are subject to change pending conference center availability. Team members are welcome to attend in-person in the hospital conference center or virtually. 

Who may attend?
All Cooper team members and trainees are welcome. CEUs are offered for those who may receive them.

Upcoming Schwartz Rounds

    • May 6, 2025: Bridging Gaps to Promote Patient Care: Establishing a Team-Based Approach Across Settings (Join the Meeting Now)
    • June 3, 2025: Topic will be forthcoming
    • October 7, 2025: Topic will be forthcoming
    • November 4, 2025: Topic will be forthcoming
    • December 2, 2025: Topic will be forthcoming

Previous Schwartz Rounds Topics


  • 2025 
    • February 2025: What’s Your Why? Meaning and Motivation in Medicine
    • March 2025: Moral Injury & Burnout in Healthcare
    • April 1, 2025: Language Concordant Healthcare
  • 2024 
    • February 2024: The Power of Empowerment: Effecting Change Within Systems
    • May 2024: When the Unexpected Happens
    • June 2024: Voices of Inclusion: LGBTQ+ Experiences in Healthcare
    • September 2024: Sepsis: Trials and Triumphs
    • October 2024: End of Life and Ethical Decisions
    • November 2024: Managing Patients with High Behavioral Needs
    • December 2024: Creating Space for Religion and Spirituality in Health Care
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  • 2023 
    • February 2023: Learning from Our Patients: Stories of Inspiration
    • April 2023: When Healthcare Workers Become Patients
    • September 2023: Diversity in the Healthcare Field and the Impact on Patient Care
    • October 2023: Addressing Stigma to Provide Quality Healthcare to Patients who use Substances
    • December 2023: Compassion in Health Care
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  • 2022
    • July 2022: The Impact of Gun Violence on Health Care Professionals
    • October 2022: Striving for Humanity in End-of-Life Care
    • December 2022: Equity in Healthcare for Marginalized Populations