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January 15
Index
Australians tour U.S. on hunt for innovative designs, services for the aged
CHA members earn Magnet status
CHA reports its FY2009 financial results
Continuum of care facility encourages lifelong learning
St. John's supports parents grieving stillbirths, fetal deaths
St. Joseph team cultivates community leaders, helps them bring about change
Wheaton's 'Fresh Start' helps turn 'monster' students into 'angels'
Workshops help people to thrive despite their chronic diseases
Keeping Up
February 1
Index
Need is too great to accept defeat on health reform
Catholic ministry responds to Haiti's crisis
Community Cancer Centers improving care quality
Hold the hamburgers
Webinar to explore how best to talk about health reform
Art unites, relaxes critical care staff at St. Joseph's
Bon Secours takes on executive recruiting function, reaps savings
Sr. Madejczyk had a passion for mission integration
Exempla Healthcare replaces leaders at system and hospital level
Sr. Phelan, chaplain, ethicist had career in Via Christi network
St. Joseph staff and youth group give gift bags to kids in need
Keeping Up
February 15
Index
CHI grantees invite communities to partner in violence prevention
St. Vincent's teaches New Yorkers coping techniques
Hospitals, manufacturers come through for Haitian relief efforts
Catholic systems among first in a decade to start new N.Y. PACE programs
New York City's St. Vincent's Hospital prepares for financial reorganization
St. Elizabeth to unveil 150-bed hospital in Lafayette, Ind., this month
St. Joseph's opens 108-bed hospital
Court paves the way for St. Mary's to emerge from bankruptcy
Chattanooga's Memorial Health Care System to hire only nonsmokers
Catholic facilities partner on orthopedic hospitals
Trinity Health gears up its community benefit activity
New resource available for IRS Form 990
Mission Hospital opens patient care wing
Fr. Joseph Kukura, 69, was bioethics expert, health care advocate
Fatherless young men learn what it takes to be responsible dads
Lectureship honors Sr. Dufault's work in palliative care field
Keeping Up
March 1
Index
Ministry providers must demonstrate their community value
Saint Joseph staff redouble attention to hand hygiene
Cabrini trains prison health providers to care for aged
Daughters of Charity may acquire Downey Regional
CMS report predicts health care will take an ever bigger bite of GDP
Bon Secours Virginia helps food pantry to recover
St. Vincent Health of Indianapolis acquires Salem, Ind., hospital
Mary Immaculate Health embraces employees with family ties to Haiti
Saint Francis to use two new gifts for Men's Health Institute
Benefactor honors late wife with Pietà at St. Vincent Medical Center
St. Francis building affordable senior apartments
Ministry supports seniors facing spiritual questions in last phase of life
Keeping Up
March 15
Index
The time is now for health reform
Program reaches out to seniors suffering with addiction
St. John expands access to mental health services in challenging economy
Saint Francis Hospital gets the lead out in Hartford
Webinar cuts through misinformation on tube feeding hydration
Casa de Misericordia helps domestic violence victims to rebuild lives
Sacred Heart Health System to open hospital in Port St. Joe Fla.
Paupers meal raises money for Haiti relief
CHA director to coordinate international relief efforts among ministry members
Employee's gift will help expand children's hospital
Perinatal hospice fills care gaps for families facing prenatal, newborn death
Keeping Up
April 1
Index
Ascension Health makes palliative care an organizational priority
Financial tool simplifies charity care assessment for CHW patients
Mercy cultural care cart has something for everyone
What do communities want? Hospitals listen for answers
Brock sees opportunity for NAACP to unite all races against injustice
SLU to offer certificate course in community benefit
Mercy Data Center powers delivery of knowledge-based care
CHW offers uninsured fixed discounts at urgent care centers
St. John engages faith community to raise palliative care awareness
Setting a brisk pace for better health
Small house long-term care facilities make residents feel at home
Keeping Up
April 15
Index
Now that reform has passed
Ministry plays major role in final push for reform
The wait is over: Reform legislation meets many ministry criteria
Pro-life issues and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Women religious consider what's ahead for their sponsored works
Reform law changes health care landscape
Why I wrote the amendment and voted for reform
St. Vincent's Hospital Manhattan to end inpatient care
For sisters in Catholic health care, love of the Earth is second nature
Keeping Up
May 1
Index
CHA Board of Trustees affirms commitment to health reform
Assembly session explores program to improve birth outcomes
St. Joseph of Sonoma's 'green'food initiatives find wide support
Catholic Medical Mission Board surveys ministry's Haitian relief efforts
Special students learn workplace Ps and Qs at St. Mary's
Experts say healthier public policies key to healthy communities
Providence Tarzana adds Jewish symbols to patient rooms
Mercy joins Centura; all CHI Colorado facilities now in one multi-sponsor network
Teddy bear keepsakes made at Provena workshop comfort the mourning
Catholic Health Initiatives transfers Larned, Kan., hospital to new owners
St. Bernards opens housing complex
Southwest to merge with PeaceHealth
Midcareer awardees still inspiring through service to ministry
Keeping Up
May 15
Index
Experts to share insights at assembly on thriving in times of change
Ethical discernment clears way for FQHC at Holy Cross
Online course in end-of-life care mines complex emotional content
Physician delivers culturally sensitive care to Amish
Pro-life senator says health reform will protect vulnerable women
Chandler Regional to expand heart services-add tower in 2012
Providence St. Peter upgrades detoxification center
Wheeling Hospital to expand by 2012
VA asks ministry to help it educate minority veterans on benefits
Grateful patient donates 2.5 million to Saint Francis
Saint Joseph resale shop generates funds for people in need
Catholic partners join forces to reduce infant child deaths in Peru
Keeping Up
June 1
Index
Assembly session to highlight student-to-student alcohol abuse screens
Bon Secours Charity Health System gives patients doses of 'charitable love'
St. John's clinic to benefit school, hospital, community
Saint Thomas staff respond to Nashville flooding
Ministry offers expertise to CRS in rebuilding Port-au-Prince hospital
Resurrection sells nursing facility to Legacy
At CleanMed, health care leaders share 'green' successes, challenges
Healthier Hospitals Initiative promotes sustainability
St. Vincent hosts 'Eco Fair' to get people talking about ecology
Sr. Nelson served health ministry for 48 years nearly five decades
Ministry members transform their campuses to meet changing needs
Keeping Up
June 15
Index
Speaker to exhort ministry to uphold Catholic values in implementing reform
New logo and tagline reflect vibrancy of ministry
Coaches improve patient well-being at St. Anthony
Exempla Saint Joseph's alignment with physicians advances quality
Guyana's only Catholic hospital sustains major damage in fire
St. Joseph program puts the 'formation' in information technology
Ministry facilities solicit patients' criticisms, suggestions, to fine-tune care experience
Saint Joseph's, Piedmont to form operating company
Sr. Kusek served congregation, health care ministry for 68 years
Ministry providers help employees to adopt, maintain healthy lifestyles
Keeping Up
July 1
Index
Ministry celebrates health reform
Fr. Hehir says Catholic theology has room for opinion, debate
CHA announces Vision 2020 strategies
Momentous steps in the journey toward health care justice
Tersigni installed as chair, board members elected
In turbulent times, faith feeds determination to create a better future
CHA lauded by Catholic Charities for service to poor and vulnerable
U.S. will be 'green' enough when 'green' drops from pop lexicon
Reid says moral commitment is foundation of universal health coverage
Sustaining Catholic identity requires proactive measures by ministry
Panelists advise: Make board formation programs practical, purposeful
Having infused values in people and policies, Sr. Sassus passes the torch
Organizations must be purpose-driven for success, says Kanter
Physician, scientist, teacher, CEO: Luskin-Hawk weaves a textured career
At the bedside and in the board room, Sr. Loftin cares for patients
With humility and tenacity, Sr. Thomas delivers 'good help' in Jesus' name
Mercy Merced opens replacement hospital
Franciscan program helps hospice patients find peace, reduce suffering
Keeping Up
August 1
Index
Repurposed hospital continues Mercy mission to aid the vulnerable
Avera McKennan promotes HPV vaccination among Native Americans
Anchors aweigh: Skiers with disabilities take to the water
Humility of Mary nurses pursue clinical research ideas
SSM emphasizing better communication when care options dwindle
Catholic Health World, Health Progress win editorial awards
Six months post-quake, Haiti's modest progress is measured in board feet
St. James, Guthrie consider affiliation
Sisters of Mercy to divest health insurance unit
Mercy Bakersfield marks centennial
Hospitals plant the seeds for healthy choices
Keeping Up
August 15
Index
Free clinics founded by women religious reach low-income elderly
Urgent mental health clinic may keep patients from crisis
Genesys Health fosters response to homelessness
At Providence Saint Joseph's cancer center, patients control the ambiance
Providence facilities among Circle of Life honorees
CHA to study best practices in mission donations
Pilgrimage to France gives Seton leaders insight into system's heritage
Mercy's Baltimore NICU is setting for reality series
Efforts to shape up the workforce make employers more attractive
Keeping Up
September 1
Index
Look us over
Catholic systems praised for high quality
Multitasking chaplains put yardstick to services
Covenant assumes sponsorship of St. Joseph in Bangor
CHP groups senior ministries into single division
Summit to explore how to integrate services for seniors
No more guesswork, St. Elizabeth solicits advice from patients, families
Book illustrates Baltimore Mercy's story
Mercy polishes its Baltimore bonafides with new hospital
Columbia St. Mary's donates supplies to Afghans facilities
Providence ElderPlace looks to expand Portland-area presence
Animal clinics benefit from outmoded St. Anthony's supplies
Taking a wellness message into schools
Keeping Up
September 15
Index
St. Vincent's is faithful to mission until the end
Raising a board's Catholic sensibility
Mercy Medical's German shepherds charm and protect
Support for reform deteriorates slightly in August
CHRISTUS provides post-hurricane aid in northeast Mexico
St. Peter's, Seton, Northeast Health part of three-way merger talks
HCA plans to buy Miami's Mercy Hospital
Bon Secours to build replacement facility
Congregations help sisters adjust to long-term care
Letters
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2009
Annual Index
January 15
Index
Nation heeds call for dialogue on health reform
Exempla mission leader's reflections invite caregivers to take spiritual breaks
Ex-cons and gang members shed tattoos and improve prospects for success in the workplace
Safeguarding Catholic identity requires diligence in business dealings
Bishop Vann named bishops' liaison to CHA
Volunteers from CHI hospitals donate bed nets to Tanzanians
Museum illuminates St. Mary's long history
Cover the Uninsured Week set for March
CHA audioconference explores how to reach diverse populations
Eight facilities recognized with Magnet credential
A tribute to the 'invisible' homeless
Holy Cross to build hospital, renovate existing campus, add clinics by 2012
Six Catholic facilities among Leapfrog's 13 'Highest Value Hospitals'
Stricter tobacco policies forcing smokers' hands
Keeping Up
February 1
Index
Hospitals prove green strategies can be inexpensive, low-tech
Volunteer roles give doctors chance to concentrate on care
Ministry supports coverage for young immigrants
CHA debuts online ERD learning resource for experts and novices
CHA updates guide with new IRS information
Maine's St. Mary's wins McGaw prize for community service
Women religious reflect on civil rights advancements
Bon Secours Virginia, Sentara partner to build Virginia Beach hospital
New CHA advocacy agenda prioritizes health care for all
Couple establishes $1 million endowment
St. Cloud to add wing, upgrade facilities
Labyrinth walkers pause to reflect and heal
Keeping Up
February 15
Index
Haitian hospital seeks hand-up from U.S. health care ministry
Haiti Photo Gallery
Employment picture increases urgency of health care reform
St. Elizabeth promotes good nutrition for cancer patients
Ascension Health promotes jobs creation in Flint
Catholic coalition to unveil 'St. Francis Pledge' on climate change
April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day
Catholic Healthcare West says no to genetically engineered sugar
IHI recognizes three CHA hospitals for big strides in quality
Event committees keep Catholic facilities hopping year-round
Keeping Up
March 1
Index
Alegent works with churches to build network focused on health
Hospitality eases stress for families of Avera McKennan patients
Teens protect teens from alcohol-impaired drivers
Mission leaders have role in quality improvement
COMMENTARY — Cover the Uninsured Week: Hospitals making a difference
Baptist Hospital employees shape spiritual care programs
At seminar, Louisville residents learn how to spot trafficking victims
CHRISTUS children's hospital celebrates golden anniversary
Economic downturn ups need for SOAR! donations
Sisters of St. Joseph care for their frail members
Keeping Up
March 15
Index
In upscale neighborhoods, an affordable option for elderly
Hospital makes effort to accommodate diverse worldviews
St. Joseph takes healthy lifestyle message to schools
IOM: Insurance lack harms communities
Ministry has responsibility to heal the Earth, speakers say
CHW makes second loan to help clinics caught in California's budget crisis
St. Elizabeth's Hospital gives its employees cash to stimulate local economy
College offers displaced workers a tuition break
Rolling clinics deliver care to medically underserved areas
Keeping Up
April 1
Index
A sister's untimely breast cancer death inspires a lifesaving movement
CHRISTUS, others bring inflatable hospital to S.E. Texas
Urban hospitals must revamp to succeed, say executives
Provena mixes fun with health promotion for seniors
As patient, St. Vincent nurse rediscovers value of faith, family, friends
CHA launches online tool for measuring mission effectiveness
St. Mary's Hospital of Passaic seeks Chapter 11 protection to reorganize
Providence Hood River opens addition
Sisters of Providence build nursing residence for elderly sisters, laity
Sisters of Charity system to take ownership of hospitals
Regional summit on health reform
Exempla Saint Joseph partners with physicians on orthopedic hospital
OSF St. Mary to mark centennial
Today's cord blood cells provide stock for tomorrow's cures
Keeping Up
April 15
Index
Ascension CEOs work with competitors to improve care access
St. Joseph's ER volunteers lower patient stress
Providence cuts energy consumption despite expansion
Catholic providers lead way during Cover the Uninsured Week
Flooding triggers evacuation of Fargo hospitals, nursing homes
Sisters of Charity in the limelight at New York St. Patrick's parade
SSM's new hospital is designed to increase patient safety
Former CHI head, Cahill, inducted into Health Care Hall of Fame
St. Vincent's building design clears commission, but project faces lawsuit
Ministry's environmental leaders recruit converts to green cause
Keeping Up
May 1
Index
St. Joseph's center helps kids overcome serious eating problems
Love of the aged fuels work of Sr. Peter Lillian DiMaria, O CARM
Addicts find sanctuary in Vancouver program
Journal misstates Catholic principles relating to maternal health crises
Holy Cross provides hospitality suite for Jewish visitors
Social Security agency requests ministry's help with Mother's Day campaign
CHA experts promote sophisticated messaging on health reform
Covenant reworks service mix at two Lubbock campuses
Pope names Polish bishop as new head of Vatican's health care council
Youville's garbage returns to soil
Ministry members participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day
Girl Scouts whip up meal for the homeless
Franciscan Health opens St. Anthony Hospital in Washington's Gig Harbor
Golf gets Marian cancer patients back into the swing of life
Traveling exhibit tells the story of Catholic sisters in America
Keeping Up
May 15
Index
Love is essential to application of Christian ethics in health care
Holy Cross ER suits sensory-challenged seniors
Ministry staff aims to ease burdens on patients' 'informal' caregivers
Hospice of the Gorge reaches migrant families
CHA honors Vatican's Sr. Sharon Holland, IHM, for service to ministry
CHI pursuing transfer of St. John's to Mercy
Benedictine to build skilled nursing facility in Bismarck, N.D., by 2010
Trinity to leave Franciscan system
Provena Saint Joseph opens patient tower with all-private rooms
Avera to use grants of $13.5 million to bolster rural and cancer care
Nurse receives blessing
Ministry gives public a dose of reassurance on flu strain
Keeping Up
June 1
Index
Congressional efforts at health reform to accelerate this summer
Health ministry active in New Orleans' revival
Rural hospitals deliver health care with a personal touch
Adventurer, altruist Stan Brock serves U.S. health care poor
Honolulu's St. Francis offers service that helps seniors remain independent
Vatican approves public juridic person model for Providence Health
St. Joseph program trains laypeople to deliver spiritual support to patients
Saint Vincent initiative highlights importance of faith in healing
Kresge makes challenge grant
Keeping Up
June 15
Index
The devil's in the details with health insurance reform
St. Elizabeth's stroke awareness program alerts women to risks
Mercy supports walking tour in Cedar Rapids
CleanMed speakers exhort purchasers to buy eco-friendly products
Alexian symposium to help clinicians identify 'hidden injuries' in veterans
Ministry is committed to reform that promotes human dignity
Ministry seizes challenge and opportunity to shape health reform
Ministry must return to Gospel-based vision of founders, says ethicist
Brinker built Komen for the Cure foundation into global force for good
Panel: Sponsors, executives and boards can strengthen communications
Remote Area Medical responds to great unmet health needs in U.S.
Massive demands in a pandemic will require care rationing
Ministry can influence health reform, say speakers
Schieffer discusses opening to pass health reform legislation this year
CHA membership elects board members, approves dues resolution
Gentle touch communicates caring to people with dementia
Planning, evaluation crucial to success of community benefit programs
Make plans to laugh; it's the best stress buster, says presenter
Awardees receive sculpture evoking Gospel story of healing
Achievement Citation Award: Mercy Sacramento program helps mothers to battle addiction
Lifetime Achievement Award: With a 'passion for the possible,' Sr. Gellise serves the vulnerable
Midcareer Award: Mission is top priority on balance sheet for Bon Secours' Gallagher
Sr. Concilia Moran Award: Sr. Ketterer led effort to transform sponsorship model at Covenant Health Systems
Sr. Concilia Moran Award: Sr. DeClercq prepares laity to succeed religious sponsors at Trinity Health
Present compelling case for palliative care, panel advises attendees
Providers use ethics audits to measure progress, shortfalls against ERDs
Value-based decisions preserve Catholic identity, say health leaders
Health care experts examine charity care picture and what may come
Elder care field likely to see more partnerships, creativity in approaches, say experts on panel
'Hearts and Minds' program offers a dynamic way to conduct outreach
Ministry hospitals pilot internal audit program for community benefit
Panelists show how a matrix tool can aid in mission assessment
CHA volunteers go to work in New Orleans
Postcards from New Orleans
Keeping Up
July 1
Index
Stakeholders, politicians work on cutting price tag for health reform
Stay the course
Bon Secours campus secures citizen input on community plan
St. Joseph's broadcasts original video programming
CHA co-hosts Capitol Hill briefing on need for palliative care services
CHA materials get boards up to speed on IRS Form 990
St. John's helps seniors determine if they are safe behind the wheel
Providence nursing home has a warm spot for troops
St. Anthony's among facilities using palm scanners to register patients
Daughters of Charity kick off nurse-led sepsis study
Workforce research finds nurses critical to health reform
With addition, Alexian Brothers site converts to all-private rooms
USCCB releases guidance for union representation campaigns
CHA ethicist receives Catholic Press award
Ministry members find creative ways to be good citizens
Keeping Up
August 1
Index
CHA joins with hospital community to help pay for health reform
Continue the progress
Health reformers consider ways to link quality to reimbursement
Dementia patients lead full lives at Huger Mercy Living Center
Dr. Regina Benjamin called great choice for top public health advisor
Fr. DiNoia ordained archbishop following appointment to Vatican post
Time to get creative in tackling childhood obesity, SLU experts say
Two Catholic hospitals receive Circle of Life citations
Our Lady of the Lake and LSU consider partnering on medical education
Saint Anthony of Chicago separates from Ascension Health, will stand alone
St. Mary's acquires Amsterdam Memorial
CHA welcomes senior director of sponsor services
Nursing homes offer fresher food, tastier choices for residents
Keeping Up
August 15
Index
Health reformers search for better care delivery models
Avera program gives Head Start kids, families a boost
Lourdes, St. Rose cited in national guide on palliative care
FoodMed explores how hospitals can serve food healthful to patients, planet
Cincinnati's Jewish Hospital to join Mercy Health Partners
Sisters of St. Joseph, Benedictine agree to cosponsor Nazareth Living Center
Chelsea, Mich., hospital joins Trinity's Saint Joseph
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa opens hospital, plans academic children's hospital
Clean, lean workspaces save steps, lower stress at Mercy Health Center
Ministry provides holistic support to those on the NICU roller coaster
Keeping Up
September 1
Index
Our vision: Health insurance coverage for all in the United States
Reformers ponder how to promote healthy living
Saint Joseph's mines the many talents of its sponsors
Downturn straining charity care system, say leaders
Some Medal of Freedom winners have familiar faces to ministry members
Saint John's Health Center connects to community with media art wall
Keck center opening completes replacement hospital
St. Vincent's clears legal hurdle in bid to build hospital in Clay County, Fla.
Trenton's St. Francis starts up LIFE, New Jersey's first PACE program
St. Joseph's Mission Hospital acquires South Coast Medical
Sr. Karam to head St. Vincent Charity, Ross to serve as COO
Community Health Partners helps poor women prepare for motherhood
Keeping Up
September 15
Index
Health reformers hunt for ways to improve quality, safety of care
For the good of all
Prevention seen as way to slow growth in charity
St. Vincent's effort reaches busy farmers where they meet
Public health experts ask providers to prepare for H1N1's return
Artist creates crop art of St. Francis Health logo
Mercy asks questions on substance abuse to motivate behavior change
CHA names members of steering committee developing vision of ministry's future
CHI to sell three hospitals to Trinity Health
Sisters of Charity system, Community First agree on Exempla transfer
Delivering bad news well requires courage, patience and empathy
Keeping Up
October 1
Index
Ministry advocates come to Washington to support health reform
Thank you, Mr. President
Legislators ponder ways to keep seniors independent longer
Catholic health executives say the time is right for reform
Community Health Partners uses community input to shape services
Foundress of Little Sisters to be canonized
St. John's chaplains tap into new media to connect with people
CHRISTUS center offers homeless clients psychiatric help via telemedicine
Indianapolis Catholic institutions partner in online, accelerated nursing program
CHA gets enthusiastic response to its flu preparedness website
Ministry campuses provide 'living lab' for students to try out medical careers
Keeping Up
October 15
Index
Ministry staff members help each other through economic downturn
Focus time
Degree programs aim to fill demand for bioethicists
Majority of doctors support public insurance option
'Be strategic' in support of quality, consultant advises chaplains
Real men wear pink for breast cancer awareness
Benedictine health system dietary staffs go tong-to-tong in cook-off
Catholic Healthcare West hospitals receive Circle of Life for palliative care
Ministry health reform advocates fan out over Capitol Hill
Youth with dual diagnoses learn skills to reenter mainstream
Keeping Up
November 1
Index
BEST Age exercise programs help frail seniors achieve independence
We still have much to do to get good health reform
Flexibility, creativity, respect key to retaining nurses
Seton's medical school affiliation could mitigate doctor shortage
Vision 2020 participants consider drivers of systemic change in health care
CHI creates national foundation office, names its president
CHI gift helps nuns to renovate houses destroyed by Hurricane Katrina
Exempla board agrees to changes giving Sisters of Charity more control
St. Elizabeth Healthcare sells old Covington, Ky., campus
Trinity Health's Swedish recognized for promoting diversity, culturally competent care
Picchi named executive director of Supportive Care Coalition
Culture change work at St. Joseph involves developing employees
Sr. Patricia Eck, CBS, to lead congregation's newly formed international leadership team
Amid crushing poverty, hope is the currency of heroes
Keeping Up
November 15
Index
Nurses take charge in 'Transforming Care at the Bedside'
Formation programs connect trustees to mission
Cancer survivors fight lingering fatigue with structured exercise
CHW speaks the language of diversity
Fr. Damien's canonization twines love of church and country
Pet pantry provides 'good help' to animal lovers in need
St. Joseph ED uses Toyota's lean manufacturing model
Sr. Marie Lenahan, RSM, past president of Mercy hospitals in Philadelphia, dies
Ministry programs let seniors stay at home despite declining health
Keeping Up
December 1
Index
Ministry Health Care helps revive an aging Milwaukee neighborhood
The really hard part of health reform is here
Bioethics expert looks at issues in conscience debate
Providence raises cultural sensitivity of physicians caring for the dying
Bishops clarify ethical directive on artificial nutrition, hydration
CHA committees say ministry must remain focused on community need
Online diary traces Hospital Sisters' rough journey to America
Saint John's receives $100 million for translational medicine centers
St. Joseph Hospital of Eureka, Calif., to add tower by 2011
St. Vincent Center of Hope starts the healing process for assault victims
St. Mary's Nutrition Center holds bite-size fund-raiser
Mercy challenges border town residents to gain control of their health
Keeping Up
December 15
Index
MOMobile guides uninsured women through healthy pregnancies
Saint Francis to staff: Accent the positive at work, home
Ministry systems, facilities nourish their spiritual 'personalities'
Christ's gift of hope inspires ministry's care of the vulnerable
Saint Joseph to open replacement hospital
St. Joseph's takes proactive approach to keeping kids safe, healthy
Our Lady of Fatima on the move
CHA hosting networking calls on environmental stewardship
PeaceHealth to build facility on Washington's San Juan Island
Residents' training has safety focus at Saint Francis, St. John's, TriHealth
CHRISTUS St. Frances contest invites innovation in diabetes care
Resurrection to transfer two hospitals
St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island to affiliate with Roger Williams Medical
CHA invites ministry to envision, help shape future of Catholic health care
St. John's offers 'virtual visitations' during flu season
Staff, community members help to bring Christmas cheer to hospital halls
Keeping Up
2008
Annual Index
January 15
Index
Final CHA 'Vision' reflects ministry voices and values
CHA Assembly will feature four sessions for board member development
IRS changes reporting for not-for-profits; CHA work used in new hospital section
'National Healthcare Decisions Day' to promote advance directives
SCHIP extension puts reauthorization debate on hold
Nurses credentialing center grants Magnet status to seven ministry sites
Sisters of Mercy Health System gets serious about conservation
Integrating community benefit and finance: A recipe for success
New York hospitals making progress on Berger mandates
Saint Anthony's plans $67 million expansion
CHW mission trip delivers sustainable health care in Esquipulas
Alegent Health's new graduate program will mint physician leaders
Long-term care system needs to get ready for Baby Boom surge
Rescue workers shore up skills as ski season nears
FMOL PACE center to help frail elderly remain at home
Swindells Resource Center aids parents of special needs children
Keeping Up
February 1
Index
St. Rose Dominican teaches value of palliative care
Bishops encourage participation in U.S. political process
CHA launches immigrant photo project
During Holy Land visit, CHA head witnesses plight of Palestinians
Catholic groups convene to consider impact of climate change
Vatican approves merger of seven congregations of Dominican Sisters
Efforts to stabilize health care in New Orleans gain steam
Three N.Y. Catholic hospitals announce transition plans, receive grants
Providence Cancer Center brings together patients and researchers
Couple pledges $2 million for Providence neuroscience institute
Milestones reached in mergers and acquisitions involving ministry
St. Vincent Sports Performance Center gives athletes an edge
Keeping Up
February 15
Index
Budget proposal would slash Medicare, Medicaid payments
Bon Secours Ministry Fund helps launch initiative ministering to the homebound
Mission leaders are advised to assume their rightful, strategic role in Catholic health care
Columbia St. Mary's Health System designs a just health plan
Pope Benedict: Mary's faith should inspire selfless caregiving
Journal focuses on formation of lay leaders
Pro-life events demonstrate ongoing opposition to abortion
Ardmore's Mercy Memorial begins $60 million tower
Medical educator reflects on the care and nurturing of physicians
SMDC 'crack down' on freebies aids mission
Governance committee bolsters process for recruiting new board members
Hundreds of schoolchildren enjoy Christmas in January
Deal gives CHW control of Sequoia Hospital
Music lends a positive note to hospital experience
Keeping Up
March 1
Index
Cultural competence is essential component of clinic's work
Northridge program unites community against childhood obesity
CHA Vision paper works as catalyst during Cover the Uninsured Week
Duo dives deep to discover what inspires caregivers
Supportive Care meeting explores spirituality in palliative care
CHI connects hospitals in Kentucky
Columbia St. Mary's joins with Froedtert
CHI creates firm to manage captive insurance companies
Catholic universities may help build ranks of mission professionals
Centura to close Penrose Community
Fr. Walter Burghardt championed social justice
Catholic Healthcare West hosts summit
Retreats help caregivers, administrators rediscover healing purpose
Keeping Up
March 15
Index
Vietnamese immigrants lead public health initiative
CHI starts major initiative to reduce violence in the U.S.
Shepherds Watch volunteers comfort the dying
ANGELs deliver health education to African Americans
Cahill: Catholics have a duty to promote health reform
Good Shepherd of St. Paul to close in April
Alexian Brothers increase presence in health system governance
Holy Cross to acquire North Ridge
Spring is in the air at St. Bernards baseball conference
Baby talk brings long-distance dad closer to family
Retreats give employees tools for restoring themselves
Keeping Up
April 1
Index
Health care debate in 2008 may smooth path for reforms
Coaches guide patients to better health
Volunteer senior counselors assist lonely, grieving
Vatican emphatic about protecting disabled and dying
CHRISTUS affiliate opens new hospital in Mexico
CHE marks 10th anniversary
Bon Secours congregation holds its first-ever international gathering
Community health leaders explore causes and solutions for health inequities
Vietnamese woman receives pro bono surgery at O'Connor
Chapels provide sacred space for healing mind and spirit
Keeping Up
April 15
Index
CHA offers resources for Cover the Uninsured Week events
Immigrants learn to navigate Fargo from experts in local culture
Bon Secours invests in green senior housing
Case says patient empowerment is key to reform
CHA offers pointers for evaluating community benefit investments
Health Progress focuses on Catholic identity
SSM Health Care to close St. Francis in Blue Island, Ill.
Providence closes hospital in Deer Park, Wash.
Catholic hospitals take a bite out of e-waste by recycling
Daughters of Charity helped remove the stigma of leprosy
'Green' principles relevant at every stage of hospital's lifecycle
May 1
Index
Hand feeding delivers compassionate palliative care
Volunteer nurses give of their time, experience
Nursing school deans view spirituality as a core competency
Oregon senator applauds ministry's work to promote health reform
Sisters of Mercy donate open-air classroom to school
Trail riders 'pony up' for CHRISTUS children's hospital
Hope is central theme of pope's six-day U.S. visit
CHA offers homily service
Ministry leaders get up-close view of life in Dominican Republic
Determination and hope bring medical services to Haitian village
Help wanted: Haitian hospital seeks several long-term volunteers
Keeping Up
May 15
Index
CHA opinion survey: Voters hold health reform power
Systems work together to prepare leaders
Ascension Health executives converge on D.C. to urge reform
Systems and facilities reinforce call for health reform
Trinitas Hospital employees put spring in their steps
Dayton's Good Samaritan to acquire local heart hospital
Pope Benedict XVI leaves a lasting impression as a healer and leader
St. Vincent's of Jacksonville assumes ownership of St. Luke's
Gardens extend healing mission beyond hospital walls
Keeping Up
June 1
Index
Megatrends influence how the Catholic Church relates to the world
Spokane hospital serves a righteous brew
Low-income housing for seniors will accommodate deaf residents
Partnership fills mental health service gap in Omaha
Experts share tips on grounding ministry work in principles
Mercy General Health Partners, Hackley Health complete merger
St. Joseph Health, Roger Williams plan affiliation
Wheaton Franciscans to host Earth Summit in October
Program looks at governance from ministry perspective
MSMC to assume ownership of St. Francis in Blue Island
CHE sells Mercy of Jeannette, Pa., to Excela Health
Theologian Fr. Moraczewski dies at age 87
In healing gardens, each element has purpose
Keeping Up
June 15
Index
Futurist to kick off assembly with forecast for accelerating medical progress
Hospitals get serious about healthy, eco-friendly foods
Assembly advocacy session to help people get 'on-message' in health reform debate
Report finds great variation in quality of hospital care across health systems
Membership Assembly to elect vice chairperson and trustees
July-August Health Progress builds on assembly theme of compassion
St. Joseph leaders deepen link to mission during pilgrimage to France
Poetry collection illuminates life of late ministry leader
Thirty-seven ministry members among environmental award winners
Vatican approves public juridic person model for Sisters of Mercy
Wheaton opens 'focused' community hospital in Franklin, Wis.
Hospital Sisters to acquire two Alton campuses
Assembly explores compassionate caregiving in a technological age
Keeping Up
July 1
Index
Compassion powers ministry's call for universal health care
Schwarzenegger vows to fight for reform
Futurist says technology advancements will not eclipse compassion of health care
True healing requires blessing and compassion, says noted author
Roberts says citizens must advocate for reform
Catholic Church facing profound demographic shift
Northridge initiative provides a model for battling childhood obesity
Tracking chaplains' work improves and justifies services
St. Mary's Health System combats malnutrition in Lewiston, Maine
Capital Park Family Health Center draws on ingenuity to deliver culturally competent care
Visionary leader is champion for Catholic health care
Advocacy experts advise ministry to choose language carefully
Sr. Gottemoeller stays on the cutting edge of change
To address nursing home staff turnover, executives should accentuate the positive, say long-term care experts
Applying business principles leads to improvements in spiritual care
Social justice principles lead to benefit coverage for more employees
CHRISTUS moves toward more proactive approach to ethics
Ethics consults aid decision making
Bon Secours Richmond tailors benefits for older staff members
Program helps seniors stay engaged
Ministry looks to head off probable chaplain shortages
Methane gas fuels energy innovation at Marian
Mercy Medical Center cleaning up after Iowa flood
Saint Joseph's, Georgia Institute forge research partnership
CHI acquires Saint Clare's of northwest New Jersey
Hospitals mine local art scene for works that inspire, heal
Regional Art from Around the Ministry
Keeping Up
July 15
Index
Maturity, life experience lead some to second careers as chaplains
CHI helps Albuquerque neighborhood rebuild
Interfaith fund supports the development of affordable replacement housing along hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast
CHA provides messages and resources on health care reform
Wisconsin Heart Hospital recognized for environmentalism
'Millennials' expect nurturing, friendly workplaces
Welcoming the Stranger
August 1
Index
Coalitions work to keep health care on voters' minds
Catholic Healthcare Partners' system-oriented approach to quality improvement delivers gains
Collaborative uses robust database to tailor services
Researchers offer tips for evaluating community benefit programs
More than 1,200 kids get insurance in Resurrection's summer push
St. Joseph system marks transition to new sponsorship structure
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center begins 136-bed addition
St. Mary's adding tower as part of 'Century Project'
Ide group purchases Franciscan from Affinity
Centura to sell health center in Colorado Springs
Wii-habilitation makes a game of therapy at Mercy Rehabilitation
Mercy to replace two Cincinnati hospitals
Bon Secours integrates Virginia subsystems into single network
Ministry finds creative ways to lessen blow of rising gas prices
Keeping Up
September 1
Index
Harry and Louise are back and they support health reform
CHA is part of group sponsoring preelection ad campaign
Ministry prepares for potential flu pandemic
Bishops conference illuminates harsh immigration policies
LCWR, CMSM urge action on climate change to mitigate impact on poor
CHA members helped redesign association's website
IRS releases 990 Schedule H instructions incorporating CHA work
St. Elizabeth travel expert helps international travelers avoid mishaps
St. Anthony's campus inspires sweet memories
Providence to buy Tarzana campus from Tenet subsidiary
CHE completes Cathedral Healthcare System acquisition
'Pick-off' yields enough corn for 100-plus families
High gas prices force patients to make difficult choices
Keeping Up
September 15
Index
Ministry ratchets up activity on health reform issues
Ministry hospitals buying food fresh from the farm
Teens use art to encourage peers to make healthy choices
Ministry facilities work together to protect patients during hurricane
Community of volunteers ensures '247' prayer in St. John's chapel
Mercy Health to build hospital in downtown Knoxville by 2015
Provena to ask Illinois Supreme Court to hear tax-exemption case
Mercy opens replacement hospital in Tiffin, Ohio
Providence Bridge Pedal and Stride delivers spectacular views
Marian to add tower
St. Joseph's Hospital celebrates centennial
CHA head recognized for leadership on workforce issues
Modified trikes give patients pedal power
Fr. Thomas Nairn is CHA's newest ethicist
St. Elizabeth continues to see exceptional staff support of fund-raisers
Camps get students enthused about health care careers
Keeping Up
October 1
Index
Ministry orchestrates get-out-the-vote campaign
Program helps homeless patients recover their lives
Holy Cross responds to mass casualty train crash in California
Power, water loss top CHRISTUS challenges post-Ike
Kids learn to stay safe at St. Joseph's event
Sr. M. Gerald Hartney shared her knowledge of health care finance
Bauer to fill new CHA strategy post in Washington
Benjamin wins 'genius' grant
Community plays active role in Sacred Heart RiverBend development
Keeping Up
October 15
Index
Trinity hosts town hall meetings to support health reform
CHRISTUS stretches mental health resources in Texas
Ministry's financial experts seek stability in uncertain markets
St. Vincent works to recognize, prevent child abuse in Indianapolis
Mercy in Cedar Rapids reopens floors damaged in flood
St. Luke, Health Alliance breakup moves forward, new merger in the offing
Franciscan Sisters to discontinue oversight of St. Joseph's
St. Vincent Health plans medical office buildings with freestanding ERs
St. John Health opens 200-bed hospital in Novi, Mich.
Resurrection expansion to increase ICU capacity
Avera McKennan to replace cancer center
Ministry members among recipients of New York's HEAL-NY grants
Digest keeps executives abreast of Catholic health ministry news
Ministry 'spicing up' menus to please patients' palates
Keeping Up
November 1
Index
CHA, ministry members promote energy efficient hospitals
Saint Thomas dispensary provides free medication to underserved people
Report card ranks access to palliative care
As housing crisis worsens, marginalized people suffer
Likely voters see moral and economic case for health care reform
CHE division assumes management of Portland's Saint Joseph's
Four-legged friends receive blessing at Sacred Heart
Community Mercy begins medical center construction
Coalition aims to defeat assisted suicide initiative in Washington
Image on windowpane brings attention to Springfield's Mercy
Br. Richard Dube, CFA, Alexian leader, entered religious life after successful music career
Mercy Health opens hospital on its growing replacement campus in Portland, Maine
Alexian Brothers tackles medical, emotional recovery of troops
Keeping Up
November 15
Index
Researchers look for better ways to control pain in dementia patients
St. Jude's program helps caregivers get to know individuals in hospital beds
Ministry facilities groom in-house talent for success
'Joining Forces' videos prepare caregivers to help returning veterans
Ascension Health to invest $100 million in Caritas through bond
St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula hosts Senate Finance Committee hearing
Community warms up to Sacred Heart Hospital coat drive
Memorial Hospital asks community to prioritize its health needs
Assisted suicide initiative approved in Washington
Summit links higher education and health care providers
Navigators help patients access the care they need
Keeping Up
December 1
Index
Steady drumbeat needed to move health reform
Sister recalls trials and triumphs in El Salvador
Rx for happy holidays includes healthy diet, sleep and exercise
St. Joseph executive offers discerning response to union's campaign
Program grooms new leaders for resource-strapped nonprofit health services
Art students spruce up playroom at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica
Saint Joseph helps bring primary care to underserved
CHRISTUS St. Michael to consolidate with Wadley Regional Medical Center
Group seeks hospitals' spiritual care metrics
Canton's Mercy increases care access
St. Nicholas Hospital says good-bye to bottled water
CHA releases financial results for FY2008
Online networking provides new ways to link with constituents
Keeping Up
December 15
Index
Despite economy, spirit of season buoys foundation fund-raising
St. John's giving money and expertise to hands-on children's museum
National Priorities Partnership sets out to transform U.S. health care
A season of challenge and hope for healing and healers
Siblings were part of same congregation, served same health system in Louisiana
Decatur's St. Mary's looks to expand, marks 130th anniversary
January forum to explore how best to engage physicians in Catholic health care
Economic downturn fails to dampen giving spirit of ministry
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