On cannabis: Let’s stop digging the hole July 12, 2023By Dr. Tim Millea OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Health Care Information pointing out the profoundly negative effects of marijuana use continues to grow, in direct correlation with the severity of these effects.
Federal judge nixes Arkansas ban on gender reassignment procedures for minors June 22, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News A federal judge struck down as unconstitutional an Arkansas ban on some surgeries or hormonal interventions for minors seeking gender reassignment June 20, the first ruling to overturn such a law as a growing number of states with Republican-led governments pass similar restrictions.
Franciscan friars return to pastoral ministry at Walter Reed in Bethesda June 15, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Franciscan priests have returned to pastoral ministry at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, two months after the center decided to end their contract.
Experts: New cannabis-schizophrenia study shows church must ‘take the lead’ addressing marijuana risks June 14, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News As more U.S. states legalize recreational marijuana, a new study reveals strong links between cannabis addiction and schizophrenia in young males — a risk the Catholic Church must address, said Dr. Timothy Millea, chair of the health care policy committee for the Catholic Medical Association.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas bill banning some transgender surgeries or hormonal interventions for minors June 6, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation June 3 banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures in Texas for minors who identify as transgender.
Dioceses wake up to youth mental health crisis, helping parents, teachers and pastors take action May 29, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News, Youth Ministry According to Catholic mental health professionals and diocesan executives, young people face considerable mental health challenges — and the adults in their lives need to listen.
Experts hail U.S. surgeon general’s social media warning for youth mental health May 28, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News, Youth Ministry U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy had a warning May 23: “We are in the middle of a national youth mental health crisis, and I am concerned that social media is an important driver of that crisis — one that we must urgently address.”
Missouri lawmakers ban gender reassignment surgery, treatments for minors May 11, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Missouri lawmakers passed a bill May 10 banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender, as well as a measure blocking transgender student athletes from competing on sports teams opposite their biological sex.
Catholic nurses care for body and soul as part of long tradition of care, say experts May 11, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Every year the U.S. marks National Nurses Week May 6-12, ending on the birthday of nursing and social reform pioneer Florence Nightingale.
Catholic hospital says federal government told it to extinguish sanctuary candle or risk funding May 5, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Religious Freedom, World News A Catholic hospital in Tulsa, Okla., said the federal government has presented it with a choice to either extinguish a candle in its chapel’s sanctuary or risk its ability to treat patients covered by Medicare, Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, jeopardizing its ability to operate at all.
St. Joseph Medical Center earns top safety grade May 4, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Health Care, Local News, News University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized by a national organization for its commitment to maintaining high patient-safety standards, primarily during the COVID-19 pandemic.
End of life a time for accompaniment, discernment and respect for human dignity, say Catholic bioethicists April 28, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Accompaniment, discernment and respect for God-given human dignity are central to church teaching on end-of-life issues, several Catholic bioethicists said.
