April 1, 2020 | Volume 36, Number 6
By LISA EISENHAUER
The fact that the new "public charge" rule has been put in place just as the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading across the country is bad not only for immigrants affected by the policy but also for the public at large, a population health expert at Providence St. Joseph Health warns.
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By LISA EISENHAUER
When St. Peter's Health Partners set up community farmers markets on its campuses last year, the health system also established a means to ensure that some of the fresh produce went to people with limited means.
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By JULIE MINDA
When ministry facilities hire new employees, they are not just bringing them into a job — they are inviting them to take part in mission-based work.
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By KATHLEEN NELSON
Awkward moments between caregiver and child are an everyday occurrence — at a grocery store, movie theater or in a park — when a caregiver's attempt to silence or discipline a child escalates in intensity.
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By JULIE MINDA
Born a micro-preemie and suffering from gastrointestinal, feeding and other disorders all his life, 5-year-old Sam Tranen is no stranger to hospitals and medical offices.
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By Joe Impicciche, President and CEO, Ascension
"In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world." John 16:33
As the world and our nation come together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic health care is at the point of care and driven by our mission to serve. Let us remember and take solace in the fact that we are empowered by the One who founded this healing ministry, Jesus Himself.
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By INDU SPUGNARDI
On April 16 CHA and the Supportive Care Coalition, along with other health care, legal and religious organizations across the country, will recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day as part of a concerted effort to focus the public's attention on the importance of discussing and documenting advance care decisions.
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By LISA EISENHAUER
Ascension is tapping its formation programming and expertise for a new venture called Mandorla aimed at inspiring "spiritually centered leadership and living" beyond the bounds of the ministry.
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Divine Savior Healthcare of Portage, Wisconsin, has joined
Aspirus, a nine-hospital, not-for-profit system based in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Under the arrangement, Aspirus last month acquired the 52-bed hospital called Divine Savior Healthcare along with its skilled nursing and assisted living facility, clinics, home health services, an ambulance service and other sites and services.
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