FACT: Catholic hospitals provide all medically indicated treatment for the mother during pregnancy, even if it poses a threat to the unborn child. This is our clinical duty. #CatholicCares #CatholicHealth <Learn more>

FACT: Our deep commitment to caring for women and children is rooted in our reverence for life, from conception to natural death. #CatholicCares #CatholicHealth <Learn more>

• Q&A page
• Maternal Health page
• Improving Maternal and Infant Outcomes

FACT: Catholic health care is committed to accessible, quality health care for everyone - regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity. #CatholicCares #CatholicHealth <Learn more>

FACT: Catholic health care in the U.S. has been a leader in advocating for a health care system that welcomes and provides the same level and quality of care for everyone and remain committed to making sure all LGBTQ+ patients who seek our care feel respected and accepted. #CatholicCares #CatholicHealth <Learn more>

• Catholic Health Association Supports LGBTQ+ Community
• Health impact of discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation

FACT: Catholic hospitals in the U.S. spend more than $13.6 billion on charity care and community programs each year. #CatholicCares #CatholicHealth <Learn more>

FACT: Community Benefit includes not only charity care but also programs that address chronic illness, poverty, health disparities, human trafficking, environmental sustainability, housing support, food insecurity and other social determinants of health. #CatholicCares #CatholicHealth <Learn more>

FACT: Catholic hospitals provide on average free and discounted care to individuals and families with incomes up to 230% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and 380% of the FPL respectively. #CatholicCares #CatholicHealth <Learn more>

• Social Determinants of Health
• Community Benefit Fact Sheet
• Commonly Asked Questions About Community Benefit

FACT: Catholic hospitals are exempt from paying federal taxes because they meet the IRS Community Benefit Standard and do not have shareholders. #CatholicCares #CatholicHealth <Learn more>

• Commitment to Community Benefit Policy Brief

FACT: Catholic health systems have kept rural hospitals open and care available for those who wouldn’t otherwise have it. #CatholicCares #CatholicHealth <Learn more>

• Rural Health Care Policy Brief