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February 15, 2012
SSM Health Care opens 50-bed hospital in Janesville, Wis.
SSM Health Care has opened an $84 million, 50-bed hospital in Janesville, Wis., about 40 miles southeast of Madison, Wis.
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February 15, 2012
Laurel House to provide safe shelter for homeless seniors
Emergency shelters are typically not set up to meet the needs of older adults.
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February 15, 2012
Weekly reflection time helps palliative care staff avoid emotional exhaustion
For palliative care workers, every day can be emotionally challenging.
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February 15, 2012
Bishops promote ongoing dialogue with health ministry
Catholic bishops joined Catholic health care leaders in frank, structured conversations here during a program that also featured theologians and experts in Catholic canon law.
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February 15, 2012
Something has to be fixed
CHA and its members were profoundly disappointed to learn that the definition of a religious employer was not going to be broadened in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' rules for preventive services for women.
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February 01, 2012
Keeping Up
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February 01, 2012
Manitowoc, Wis.-based sisters rename, reorganize system
The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity of Manitowoc, Wis., have renamed the parent company of their sponsored ministries, from FSCC HealthCare Ministry to FSCC Sponsored Ministries.
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February 01, 2012
Glaser was a pioneer in Catholic health care ethics
Ethicist and theologian John "Jack" Glaser died Jan. 19 at age 79. He was a nationally recognized moral theologian and author who cofounded the Center for Healthcare Reform, to advocate for health care reform in the United States.
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February 01, 2012
Benedictine, partner study effects of gentle, meditative movement on dementia patients
Can an ancient Chinese healing practice that reportedly moves energy through the body improve the overall physical and mental health of older adults living in long-term care facilities?
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February 01, 2012
Patient, family advisory councils sharpen senior services at St. Mary Mercy
If you want to know what seniors and their families value or dislike about health care services, ask them.