Catholic healthcare Archives

Biden administration appeals block on transgender health care mandate

Apr 23, 2021

The Biden administration has filed an appeal April 20 of a Jan. 19 federal court’s ruling to block an Affordable Care Act provision barring discrimination by health insurers and providers against transgender people.

By Catholic News Service

Catholic sculptor’s work to be part of COVID-19 memorial at Ohio hospital

Apr 18, 2021

In an announcement that marked the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercy Health — Youngstown and the Mercy Health Foundation — Mahoning Valley said a permanent memorial is planned to honor victims of the pandemic and those who cared for them.

By Catholic News Service

Pandemic will never deter care for the fragile, religious orders vow

Apr 8, 2021

Leaders from dozens of religious orders dedicated to providing health care services and residential homes for the elderly and the disabled reaffirmed their commitment to continue serving the most vulnerable as the global pandemic continues.

By Carol Glatz

Equal access to health care is a matter of justice, Vatican cardinal says

Apr 8, 2021

Ensuring equal access to health care, especially for the less fortunate, can only be achieved through a “renewed moral commitment by the countries with the greatest resources to the countries most in need,” Cardinal Peter Turkson said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Are increased vaccinations a genuine sign of hope this Easter?

Apr 5, 2021

As the coronavirus pandemic enters its second year, the increasing number of vaccinations may qualify as an authentic sign of hope as the Easter season draws upon us.

By Mark Pattison

Sale of Catholic hospital in Chicago finalized

Apr 4, 2021

Chicago’s oldest hospital has finalized the facility’s sale to a nonprofit.

By Associated Press

Doctors seek permanent relief from mandate to do transgender surgeries

Mar 9, 2021

Attorneys for doctors and hospitals argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit March 3 that they shouldn’t be forced to perform gender-transition surgeries required under the Affordable Care Act, stressing this is an issue of conscience.

By Catholic News Service

Catholic health care officials aim to get COVID-19 vaccine to everyone

Mar 4, 2021

To make sure COVID-19 vaccines reach everyone, Catholic health care officials are working to overcome hurdles of bias, language barriers, and technology and transportation access.

By Carol Zimmermann