September 2026

September 2026

The headquarters of Providence St. Joseph Health is in Renton, Washington, in suburban Seattle. The system was founded in July 2016.

At 10 years, Providence St. Joseph Health continues mission to expand care, innovate

LISA EISENHAUER

Kendall Nolte credits her medical team at CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio for saving her newborn, Warren, from the complications of cystic fibrosis.

After in-utero treatment, baby born at CHRISTUS shows no signs of cystic fibrosis

DALE SINGER

Scott Parker, left, of Miller Architects, walks through a “cardboard city” at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital’s in Oklahoma City with Dr. Vinodh Jeevanantham, chair of cardiology.

Using cardboard, caregivers help design future cardiac care space at SSM Health hospital in Oklahoma City

VALERIE SCHREMP HAHN

Avera and South Dakota universities launch research center with NIH support

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, recently donated $1.1 billion to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. The gift is in addition to the nearly $200 million

Providence St. Vincent in Portland, Oregon, receives historic $1.1 billion gift

Rev. Greg Hershberger, left, the manager of spiritual care for four Ascension Florda hospitals, helps lead a discussion with pediatric residents at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola on how to have difficult conversations with patients and families

Ascension Florida program helps physicians navigate life's hardest conversations

VALERIE SCHREMP HAHN

Rare surgery at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital separates Ethiopian twins fused at the skull

VALERIE SCHREMP HAHN

During rounds at CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio, Dr. Maria Pierce, left, assesses a baby in the NICU.

In line with national trends, ministry facilities see increased demand for neonatal intensive care

JULIE MINDA

Nurse Kelsey McCarty, left, delivers a patient update during rounding with the care team in the neonatal intensive care unit of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.

Catholic healthcare facilities increase NICUs' physical space, staffing and services to meet growing need

JULIE MINDA

Park Haven Learning and Recovery Center

Avera Health opens residential recovery center for women in South Dakota

Meghan L. Mills, director of community health at Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine, Kentucky, leads members of a support group for people dealing with diabetes through some stretching exercises.

'A special collaboration': Mercy Health hospital and partners take on diabetes in rural county

LISA EISENHAUER

A prayer card and cross.

Through new 'fairs,' Trinity Health Senior Communities increases staff engagement around mission

JULIE MINDA

CHW Page Snapshot

Remembering 9/11: Catholic Health World revisits its coverage of historic tragedy

Ascension Via Christi has acquired this shuttered hospital in Derby, Kansas, which is near Wichita.

Ascension Via Christi acquires closed hospital in Kansas; plans summer 2027 opening

a mother holding a baby

CommonSpirit Health pilot program expands support for mothers facing mental health challenges

VALERIE SCHREMP HAHN

PeaceHealth opens Oregon's first freestanding rehabilitation hospital

St. Mary’s Health System of Lewiston, Maine, has provided all of its staff with this duress button. They can use it to summon help if they believe their security is threatened.

St. Mary's Health System in Maine provides wearable security devices to its 1,220 employees

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