February Economic Forecast
Legislative Update – February 16, 2022
Message from Holy Father on World Day of the Sick
“Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” (Lk 6:36).
Standing beside those who suffer on a path of charity
Dear brothers and sisters,
Thirty years ago, Saint John Paul II instituted the World Day of the Sick to encourage the people of God, Catholic health institutions and civil society to be increasingly attentive to the sick and to those who care for them.
First Day of Legislative Session with O’Rourke Strategic Consulting
The last time we “talked” there was a summer special session wrapping up, a budget agreement, and a plan to return in the fall to wrap up Front Line Worker pay. That last bit didn’t go very well. The Front Line Workers pay issue is still lingering … and the cost has since been raised by both sides.
Newest state revenue update
The state of Minnesota’s revenue picture continues to improve, but the national economic recovery is expected to be a little weaker, according to the January Revenue and Economic Update from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).
While state revenues continue to out-perform earlier expectations, we haven’t yet reached a broad-based recovery. Many Minnesotans are still struggling, and the pandemic and recession’s unequal impact won’t be eliminated without further action.
VIRTUAL Annual Meeting with Sr. Mary Haddad
The Catholic Health Association of Minnesota’s Annual Meeting will now be held virtually on Wednesday, October 27th from 10:00am-12:00 noon. (more…)
Sr. Mary Haddad will join CHA-MN for 2021 Annual Meeting
The Catholic Health Association of Minnesota’s Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 27th from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Carondelet Center in St. Paul. (more…)
Code Status and COVID-19 Patients
The Catholic Health Association and the Supportive Care Coalition offer this document with gratitude to our colleagues at the University of Washington recognizing that the clinical indicia for decision-making about any medical intervention are the same as they have always been. Although this decision-making model is put forth as a response to COVID-19, it is merely an application and implementation of best-practices applied to the current setting. (more…)
Catholic Church responsibility to COVID-19 patients at end-of-life
“As health care providers across the globe respond the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many ethical considerations around resource allocation and the delivery of care for critically ill patients. Catholic health care is committed to the healing ministry of Jesus and upholding the inherent dignity of all who seek our care. We are also committed to accompanying and supporting patients through the end of their lives. (more…)
Juneteenth Resources from CHA
Since its inception, “African American Emancipation Day,” also known as “Juneteenth,” commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on June 19 in 1865, General Granger read General Order Number 3, declaring, “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.”