Catholic bishops decry British end of life vote: ‘May God help us’ December 2, 2024By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Catholic bishops in England have decried a vote for assisted suicide, with one saying it represented a “dark day” in the history of the country.
Family sees God’s hand in son’s survival after suicide attempt, successful face transplant December 1, 2024By Erin Looby Carlson OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News He hopes his story strengthens others to talk about their struggles before they harm themselves so they can avoid the pain he has endured.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps benefits giver, receiver November 25, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News Based on the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, IVC volunteers commit to working eight to 16 hours a week for 10 months. They also commit to attending monthly meetings, two days of reflections and an opening retreat to reflect on their spirituality.
Experts: Church must better educate Catholics about IVF moral objections, alternatives November 17, 2024By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News In vitro fertilization is a topic that received significant national attention during the past election season as candidates made it a policy issue. A costly, but widely accepted option in society for conceiving children through artificial means, IVF also involves significant moral and ethical concerns.
Ss. Philip and James parishioner warns of deadliness of social isolation November 13, 2024By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News, Seniors During his formative years as a medical student, Dr. Thomas Cudjoe, an assistant professor in the division of geriatric medicine and gerontology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, was inspired in part to study aging closely after observing how his older landlord was living her life.
Mercy Health celebrates 150 years of service to Baltimore November 11, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News, Radio Interview Those “founding stories” are not lost on those who work at Mercy Health Services in various locations with more than 4,800 employees and 500 physicians.
Summit opens with prayer to preserve heritage of Catholic health care in face of strong headwinds October 25, 2024By Tim Montgomery OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis opened a recent Healthcare Leadership Summit at St. John Neumann in Eagan with a prayerful call to preserve the heritage of Catholic health care in the face of strong headwinds.
Biden administration proposes new regulation expanding contraception coverage October 23, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News The White House on Oct. 21 proposed a new regulation under the Affordable Care Act, sometimes referred to as Obamacare, that would require insurers to cover over-the-counter contraception without cost sharing.
Coalition’s declaration promotes life-affirming health care for both ‘maternal and fetal’ patients October 22, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News A coalition of medical and pro-life groups Oct. 22 launched what they called the Women’s Healthcare Declaration, which they said calls on policymakers, medical boards and other health care entities to enact pro-life policies that enhance “the medical standard of care for pregnant women and women facing miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, an incomplete abortion or any other life-threatening condition related to pregnancy.”
‘White Mass’ recognizes healthcare workers October 22, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News Approximately 200 doctors, nurses, medical professionals and others gathered for the annual White Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore. The event attracted those currently engaged in the health profession, as well as students, retired doctors, surgeons, nurses and pharmacists.
Men grieve ‘shared suffering’ miscarriage differently than women, but can be overlooked October 19, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News How miscarriage affects fathers and how that affects their relationships is an often overlooked aspect of this ministry’s developing landscape, several experts told OSV News.
Woman religious who as physician treats Tennessee’s uninsured receives Lumen Christi Award October 2, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News The Catholic Extension Society has awarded its 2024-2025 Lumen Christi Award to a woman religious who as a physician provides health care to uninsured patients in rural eastern Tennessee.