CHI, Dignity Heath to combine in new Catholic nonprofit system
Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health have signed a definitive agreement to combine their ministries to create the largest Catholic health system in the nation, based on projected combined revenues. The organizations, which operate primarily in the Midwest and Western United States, said they expect to complete the transaction in the second half of this year. (more…)
New HHS civil rights division charged with protecting health-care workers with moral objections
The Trump administration announced Jan. 18 a measure aimed at protecting health-care workers who decline to give care that violates their beliefs. (Elyse Samuels/The Washington Post) (more…)
CHA Statement on the Establishment of the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division of OCR at hhs
Statement by Sister Carol Keehan, DC, President & Chief Executive Office Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA)
Catholic health care has always treasured the opportunity to care for everyone, not only those of other religious beliefs, races and backgrounds but even in conflict situations such as in wars and situations where there is a profound difference of opinions. Our deeply held religious and moral convictions are the source of both the work we do and the limits on what we will do. The conscience of Catholic health care does not allow us to participate in certain procedures we feel are an assault on the dignity of human life, such as abortion and euthanasia. That same conscience compels us to love and respect others who feel differently.
While there are certain procedures we do not do in our hospitals, there is no one who is not welcome for the care that we do provide in our hospitals.
This is a moment where the decency and integrity of the American people should frame the discussion. One more polarized and politicized argument is not going to serve the people of this nation well. CHA looks forward to participating in a productive dialogue on this important issue.