The Catholic Health Association

Catholic health care ministry welcomes Pope Leo XIV with hope, joy 'We joyfully commit ourselves to doing all we can to uplift Pope Leo's work by being ambassadors for healing, peace, justice, and unity,' says CHA's president.

Catholic health care ministry welcomes Pope Leo XIV with hope, joy www.chausa.org/news-and-pub... #PopeLeoXIV

Public health expert urges care providers to limit use of plastics to necessities Dr. Philip J. Landrigan says production, use and disposal of plastics are a global threat to the environment and health.

One way the health care sector can help curb the threat posed by plastics in the future is to return to some practices of the past, says Global Public Health Program Director Philip Landrigan '63, MD, in @thechausa.bsky.social.
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A Video Tribute to #PopeFrancis - we invite you to visit our website for additional reflections and stories on the Pope
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With policymakers considering cuts to #Medicaid, we must stand together to protect the health and dignity of millions who depend on it. Watch our new video to see why Medicaid matters and how it transforms lives.

Learn how you can take action at www.chausa.org/medicaid #MedicaidPossible

Providence research shows genomic profiling can improve outcomes for patients with advanced cancer Researchers advocate for better access to such testing for patients

Providence St. Joseph Health researchers have found that genomic profile testing of patients with advanced cancer can greatly improve their outcomes. There should be widespread access to and use of this testing, two of the researchers say.
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A Reflection for #AshWednesday
Gracious God: In this Lenten season, turn us toward You and Your kingdom on earth. May we be conduits of Your grace and trust Your faithful mercy so that our choices and actions may lead to the flourishing of all.
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Join us on March 18 for a CHA #EarthDay webinar, where we will explore why addressing plastic pollution is not only a health imperative but also a moral imperative to protect public health and future generations. www.chausa.org/events/calen...

"As you begin considerations for a Budget Reconciliation package, it is vital that social safety net programs like #Medicaid are protected and strengthened for the most vulnerable in our society." Joint letter to congressional leaders: www.chausa.org/docs/default... @usccbofficial.bsky.social

As Congress considers severe cuts to #Medicaid, leaders in Catholic health care advocate for the continuation of the nation’s health safety net. www.chausa.org/publications... #MedicaidPossible #CatholicHealth

Medicaid is a lifeline—don't cut it. CHA urges Congress to reject harmful cuts to #Medicaid. Cuts could devastate rural communities where Medicaid is often the primary source of care. www.chausa.org/newsroom/new... #ProtectMedicaid #MedicaidPossible

Catholic Health Association pleads to spare Medicaid from GOP cuts The Catholic Health Association issued pleas to lawmakers, asking them to reject funding cuts and structural changes to Medicaid.

CHA continues to ask lawmakers to protect poor and vulnerable populations and reject funding cuts and structural changes to #Medicaid. www.ncronline.org/news/catholi... #MedicaidPossible @ncronline.bsky.social

Opening Our Ears and Welcoming In Bold Change Recent conversations with David Addiss and Heather Buesseler, from the Task Force for Global Health's Focus Area for Compassion and Ethics (FACE), reminded me of the synodal process the Catholic Churc...

Authentic listening fosters a sense of welcome, respect and a shared mission within our global health initiatives. It is a bold contribution to human flourishing. Read more in #HealthProgress. www.chausa.org/publications...

CHA Urges Congress to Prioritize Healthcare Access and Social Safety Net Programs in 2025 Budget Reconciliation. Read the statement: www.chausa.org/newsroom/new...

Chesterfield, Missouri-based Merc has developed a standard approach to flagging and addressing unprofessional behavior among physicians. Sometimes, it means having a simple conversation with a peer. www.chausa.org/publications... @followmercy.bsky.social

A grant from CommonSpirit Health supports a nonprofit in Houston that offers people a path from ‘helplessness into hopefulness.’ www.chausa.org/publications...

In the Prayer Service “Embracing Our Belovedness as a Path to Well-Being,” we are reminded that working toward our own flourishing, even in small manners, becomes an important way to offer gratitude and praise back to the One who created us www.chausa.org/publications... #HealthProgress

Two Bon Secours Mercy Health markets pilot down payment assistance for employees Programs seek to improve recruitment, employee satisfaction, community stability.

Bon Secours Mercy’s Lima & Springfield markets in Ohio just began offering down payment assistance to employees. Leaders expect the benefit will attract new employees, contribute to employee satisfaction, encourage home ownership & spur investment in local communities. www.chausa.org/publications...

‘Let’s actually listen to what disabled people say,’ a philosophy and disabilities professor says in webinar that addresses ableism and disparities in the clinic.
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Today is #WorldDayOfTheSick, an observation introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. It is an important opportunity for those who serve in Catholic health to reflect on caring for the sick. www.chausa.org/prayers/worl...

Why You Need a Chaplain on Your Personal Board of Directors For those who steward the Catholic health ministry, today's leadership demands constant assessment of how decisions strengthen or limit the influence of our Catholic identity.

Whose voices are in our ears and our hearts when we make decisions? Whose wise words will we recall as we guide others? Jill Fisk explains why Catholic health care leaders should consider including a chaplain on their “personal” board of directors. www.chausa.org/publications... #HealthProgress

Ministry executives say taking time for hobbies helps counter burnout Leaders from Catholic health share how they add enjoyment to their work-life balance.

In some of its materials about nurturing well-being among health care staff, CHA says it’s good for people to refresh themselves to avoid burnout. One way to do this is by making time for avocations. Some ministry CEOs share their favorite hobbies.
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Teens, who spend an average of 4.8 hours a day on social media, are at high risk for exposure to misinformation, according to the APA. #HealthProgress shares key strategies health care providers can use to help ensure kids get accurate health information. www.chausa.org/publications...

Many Catholic health care systems sponsor or host programs aimed at fostering middle and high school students’ excitement about medicine, in addition to #STEM, allowing them ample time to explore career pathways and find the right fit. www.chausa.org/publications... #HealthProgress

Keeping Up - February Edition Executive appointments and facility news from across the Catholic health ministry.

"Keeping Up" with the latest leadership news and changes from across the #CatholicHealth ministry www.chausa.org/publications...

CHA's Catholic Health World newspaper marks its 40th anniversary of coverage of people, issues and events across the #CatholicHealth ministry.
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At the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, speakers expressed hope while acknowledging challenges amid political polarization and shifts in political priorities. www.chausa.org/publications...

Modern Medicine, Time-Honored Practices: A Personal and Professional Journey in Pediatric Integrative Medicine As I approach 30 years in clinical practice, walking into our SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics and Integrative Medicine office at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis ...

Integrative medicine’s healing-oriented approach looks at the whole person/child & uses both conventional & evidence-informed complementary remedies. SSM Cardinal Glennon's doctor Anu French discusses how the specialty helped her begin her own self-care journey www.chausa.org/publications...

Flourishing Children Benefit All of Us — For Generations to Come Childhood is a time of growth, learning, wonderment and hope, filled with the potential of a full and prosperous life ahead.

In addition to clinical care, SSM Health recognizes the outsized effect intervention has on the health and well-being of the children it serves. Dr. Alexander Garza shares #communitybenefit programs designed to help children and young people thrive. www.chausa.org/publications...

How to turn a broken health care system into one that works for everyone CHA's leader shares her vision for reimaging health care with same animating spirit of the founders of Catholic hospitals

In her call to fix the nation’s broken health care system, Sr. Mary Haddad, CHA president and CEO, reimagines one that is not only efficient and innovative, but also compassionate and equitable. www.chausa.org/publications...

You can follow us — the Catholic Health Association. All truth, all the time in our mission to help vulnerable and marginalized groups. #ProVaccine #HealthEquity #DEI