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    • Catholic Health World | January 23, 2026
      Ethicist advises on how to cultivate virtue in Catholic health care to 'do good'
      VALERIE SCHREMP HAHN
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      A long reach: Ascension surgeon trains others around the globe without leaving Kansas
      VALERIE SCHREMP HAHN
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    Mark your calendar and plan to join leaders from across Catholic health care June 2-4, 2026 in St. Louis!

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    Careers in Catholic Health Care is part of CHA’s Faithfully Forward initiative, a nationwide effort to raise awareness among college students of meaningful careers in Catholic health care, particularly in the areas of mission, ethics, formation and spiritual/pastoral care. 

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