• August 24, 2026
    Hope in a box: Ascension Via Christi offers tangible support to patients in mental health crisis

    Hospitals provide kits that combine practical resources, compassionate care and reminders that no one walks alone.

    Wichita State University students Ervis Oake, left, and Matt Dixon assemble Hope Kits that will be distributed to Ascension Via Christi hospitals and about two dozen local organizations
  • August 24, 2026
    Study finds immigration crackdown is causing moral injury for doctors

    Lead author says one way health systems can help is by letting staff voice their concerns and by setting clear policies on supporting immigrant care.

    Protesters rally outside a California hospital
  • August 20, 2026
    Chief experience officers take on formidable challenge of making sure patients' experiences align with what is promised

    The executives help ensure associates are living out the mission, vision and values of the organization.

    A clinical team at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, California, prepares to care for a patient in the cardiac cath lab.
  • August 19, 2026
    In son born with cleft lip and palate, CHRISTUS staffer finds a superhero

    Gloria Madera discovered specialty care for her child at a CHRISTUS clinic and new talents within herself, including as a children’s book author.

    At left, Gloria and Chance Madera hold Archie shortly after his birth in November 2020. At right, Archie, at 4 months, awaits surgery to repair the cleft in his lip.
  • August 20, 2026
    Catholic groups appeal for compassion in implementing Medicaid work rules

    CHA, the bishops conference and Catholic Charities USA jointly request changes to proposed rules "so eligible people can get and stay covered."

  • August 10, 2026
    Spiritual care teams can play a vital role in addressing healthcare facilities' top challenges, experts say on webinar

    Chaplains can provide strategic value, including by addressing workforce morale goals.

    presenters shared these tips for integrating spiritual care teams into the other teams in place at healthcare facilities.
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