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July 01, 2012
Sr. Ching treats everybody like family, with dignity and loving kindness
Sr. Agnelle Ching, OSF, has always considered herself to be, first and foremost, a teacher.
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July 01, 2012
In times of rapid change, ministry trusts in God's providence
When I assumed the role of CHA board chair this time last year, the theme of my comments in these pages and at the Catholic Health Assembly was "beginnings." I was referring to the many decisions that would be required in light of health care reform and our Catholic ministry.
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July 01, 2012
Called to serve in chaotic times, ministry can adapt and excel
It is truly an honor to serve as chair of CHA, alongside all of its dedicated members. Together, we share a passion for continuing our mission of love and healing. We understand and accept our calling to care in our belief that every life is a sacred gift.
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July 01, 2012
CHI in talks to assume sole ownership of Alegent
Catholic Health Initiatives and the Immanuel health and senior services system are in negotiations to make CHI the sole owner of a 10-hospital system that the two now cosponsor.
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July 01, 2012
Woo encourages leaders to focus on grace, not competition
As Carolyn Y. Woo settles into her new role as head of Catholic Relief Services, overseeing global outreach on many fronts, she has found it helpful to change the lens through which she views the world.
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July 01, 2012
Summit emphasizes importance of faith-based global aid
Organizations worldwide can partner successfully to create sustainable points of access to health services in communities in the developing world.
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July 01, 2012
Management expert says organizations benefit when they operate ethically
"We are deep in a new era, an era of behavior," said keynote speaker Dov Seidman, who challenged the 2012 Catholic Health Assembly audience to be "leaders of significance" by leading from Catholic health care's foundation of values.
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July 01, 2012
Camden tries to fix the health care delivery system one patient at a time
It is not easy to provide high-quality, coordinated health care in a place like Camden, N.J., the gritty and poor city that Dr. Jeffrey Brenner chose as a laboratory to create and test new models of care.
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July 01, 2012
Ministry is unrelenting in seeking health care access for all
Health reform has been a long-sought goal of CHA members who see firsthand the physical and emotional suffering of those without access to health care.
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June 15, 2012
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