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In Ghana, a broken bone can mean starvation. This doctor wants to change that.
Dr. Joseph Marotta, an orthopedic surgeon from Albany, New York, had always intended to use his medical skills to help... Read more
It is not policy to deny IUD removals, Catholic hospital clarifies
A woman with a dislodged intrauterine device claims she was turned down for removal of the device at a Catholic... Read more
An overwhelming response to women's Catholic health care
In the year and a half since it opened, Bella Natural Women’s Care has served the needs of some 1,700... Read more
Cost and conscience – why more Christians are ditching health insurance for this alternative
The youngest of James Lansberry’s nine children almost didn’t survive his birth. Born with no heartbeat, he was resuscitated and... Read more
Congressman: Zika virus should inspire care, not fear
Fears of the Zika virus outbreak’s possible effects on the health of women and unborn children should be a motivation... Read more
Cost and conscience – why more Christians are ditching health insurance for this alternative
The youngest of James Lansberry’s nine children almost didn’t survive his birth. Born with no heartbeat, he was resuscitated and... Read more
Dozens of new grads join the ranks of Kenya’s Catholic nurses
What began as a training facility for rural health care workers in the 1970s has now turned into a Catholic... Read more
Does an Illinois bill threaten doctors' conscience rights? Depends on whom you ask
An Illinois bill that some say threatens the conscience rights of medical providers is currently under consideration in the state’s... Read more
A new era for women's health care? This Catholic clinic hopes so
While the phrase “women’s health” often conjures up images of artificial hormones, devices, and pills, one natural health care center... Read more
Website shines light on which health plans cover abortion
A new website informing Americans whether or not their health plans cover abortion is up and running, with advocates saying... Read more
Fight discrimination against pro-life doctors, bishops ask Congress
The U.S. bishops are imploring Congress to enact stronger medical conscience protections against state abortion laws by passing the Abortion... Read more
US bishops elect new secretary, discuss health care ethics guide
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted Tuesday on several committee leadership positions, also considering several liturgical proposals and moving... Read more
Celiac disease, health care, exorcism book on agenda for bishops' meeting
The reception of Communion by those with Celiac Disease, avoiding cooperation with evil in health care partnerships, and a possible... Read more
Catholic health sharing touted as evangelizing alternative to insurance
The first Catholic health care sharing ministry in the U.S. will promote the “Gospel of Life” in health care, leaders... Read more
UK rules exclude pro-life medical professionals from diploma
U.K. requirements that medical professionals seeking a specialist diploma must be willing to prescribe contraception and abortion-causing drugs have sparked... Read more
Medical care must consider whole person, Pope urges surgeons
In his audience with surgeons who treat cancer patients, Pope Francis encouraged the physicians to view the person as an... Read more
Pope says caring for sick brings 'the smile of God'
Pope Francis released his message for the World Day of the Sick Dec. 7, emphasizing the important role of hope... Read more
Pro-life advocates urge abortion transparency in health care
Pro-life leaders are calling for transparency in the health care exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act, asking that they... Read more
Catholics, Baptists come together over conscience rights bill
Catholic and Baptist leaders are collaborating to ask national legislators to support a bill that would offer conscience protections to... Read more
Bipartisan warning issued over religious freedom threats in health care
Members of the U.S. House's Congressional Values Action Team gathered at a special order to voice their concerns over threats... Read more
