Health Calls - CHA Podcast Archives

Health Calls | S3: EP21

Montessori Methods in Memory Care

Catholic Health World Associate Editor Julie Minda discusses her article on using Montessori principles in memory care, joined by Michelle Feller and Cameron Camp. They explore how these methods challenge assumptions about long-term care, benefit patients, and can be implemented in existing facilities.

Health Calls | S3: EP20

Visiting Ukraine: An On-the-Ground Look at the Catholic Response

As the war in Ukraine continues well over a year after Russia's invasion, humanitarian efforts continue in an effort to meet the growing needs of the Ukrainian people.

Health Calls | S3: EP19

Continuing Collaboration in Health Equity

The work of equity in health care is never finished. After the initial buy-in and foundational changes, how do health systems continue to work toward equity for communities, patients and colleagues?

Health Calls | S3: EP18

Health Care Advocacy Priorities in 2023-2024

With the 2022 midterm elections behind us, a reshaped Congress represents a new landscape and new challenges for health care advocacy.

Health Calls | S3: EP17

Policy Victories for Catholic Health Care in 2022

It can be difficult to understand what’s happening in Congress, especially in the lawmaking process – what policies are passing, what buzzwords actually mean and how does it affect the American people?

Health Calls | S3: EP16

Well-being for Busy Health Care Leaders

Increased mindfulness is vital to our well-being, but it requires a significant time commitment. For those with full schedules, how do we begin to build these practices into our busy lives?

Health Calls | S3: EP15

A Fresh Approach to Well-being in Health Care

In this special Health Calls episode, Diarmuid Rooney and Jill Fisk with CHA discuss well-being in Catholic health ministry, exploring the Christian roots of meditation, mindfulness, and their benefits. Diarmuid leads an exercise to refresh listeners’ spirits.

Health Calls | S3: EP14

A Vision for Catholic Health Care

In 2022, the Catholic Health Association’s Board of Directors called for a new vision statement for the organization and Catholic health care as a whole, a significant step in the organization’s 108-year history.

Health Calls | S3: EP13

The Ministry Identity Assessment for Catholic Health Care

As 2023 begins, organizations around the world are taking stock of what drives them: their mission, vision and values. In Catholic Health Care, a commitment to the ministry is paramount and should be part of such evaluations.

Health Calls | S3: EP12

Community Health and Revillagizing Neighborhoods

Health Progress editor Betsy Taylor discusses an article by Nadine Nadal on community health, joined by Nadal and Mack McCarter with Community Renewal International to explore best practices for restoring and collaborating with communities that have faced inequitable care.