Special Section:
Send Us Your Spirit: Reflecting on Who We Are
In this first issue of 2012, and in the context of uncertain times for Catholic health care, our authors invite readers to reflect; to prepare for change while holding fast to basic values.
Our Greatest Treasures
BY SR. CAROL KEEHAN, DC
Sr. Carol introduces the theme of this issue with the reminder that keeping Catholic social teaching vibrant within our ministries is the duty and privilege of every leader.
An Examination of Conscience: The Catholic Identity of Catholic Health Care
BY KAMI TIMM, M.S., M.A.H.C.M., RN, C.N.S.
A critical question for Catholic health care organizations: Would our staffs or communities even notice if we decided to "recover" from our Catholic identity?
A CHA White Paper: The Church, Social Justice and the Health Care Ministry
BY CHA JUST WORKPLACE TASK FORCE
Understanding the link between Catholic ecclesiology and social teaching are fundamental to understanding the appropriate relationship between employees and management within Catholic health care, including questions pertaining to unionization.
Our Mission: Take Care of Hearts while Taking Care of Business
BY JUDITH ANN KARAM, CSA
Called to heal as Jesus did, Catholic health care is required to advocate and care for the poor.
Assessing, Addressing Community Health Needs: Steeped in Catholic Identity and History
BY JULIE TROCCHIO, M.S., AND SR. MARY HADDAD, RSM, M.S.W., M.B.A.
Federal requirements to assess and address community health needs may be new, but they reflect a centuries-old tradition of Catholic hospitals responding to communities' most pressing health care issues.