Best Chausa Podcasts (2024)

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The Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health 20:58

1M ago20:58

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As Catholic health providers navigate an increasingly complex world, the value of clinical ethics cannot be understated. But the world of ethics is complicated itself: How do we give equal time to both clinical care and consultation as well as academic research, peer review and church relationships? Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM, President and CEO of the Ca…

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The Impact of Ministry Formation on Colleague Experience 20:43

2M ago20:43

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Join us for a dynamic discussion on the impact of ministry formation on the colleague experience, featuring Darren Henson, Senior Director of Ministry Formation at CHA, Pete Guarisco, VP of Mission at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, and Rafael Flores, Director of Mission Integration at FMOL Northshore Region. Discover FMOL's deep…

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Viewing AI Through a Catholic Social Teaching Lens 23:02

3M ago23:02

23:02

Nate Hibner, Ph.D., Senior Director of Ethics and Editor of Health Care Ethics USA (HCEUSA) at CHA and Nicholas Kockler, Ph.D., MS, HEC-C, Vice President of System Ethics Services at Providence St. Joseph Health in Renton, Washington, join Health Calls for an enlightening discussion, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and Ca…

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Leading with Integrity 21:41

3M ago21:41

21:41

Dennis Gonzales, Ph.D., CHA's Senior Director of Mission Innovation and Integration and Ann Garrido, author of Redeeming Power: Exercising the Gift as God Intended and associate professor of homiletics at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, join Health Calls to discuss the importance of a leader's positive worldview in effectively navigatin…

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Researching on the Road with Avera Health 17:32

4M ago17:32

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Research is a key component of any health system. So, when it comes to serving rural areas, how do these systems reach patients and populations that may otherwise be left out of the research process? Valerie Schremp Hahn, Associate Editor of Catholic Health World, and Amy Elliott, PhD, the Avera Research Institute’s Chief Clinical Research Officer,…

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Mutual Learning in Global Health 24:18

5M ago24:18

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One of the most critical aspects of global health practice is creating and fostering good relationships. Having trusted partners around the globe not only allows us to get the proper resources where they need to go, but also facilitates opportunities for mutual learning. Bruce Compton, CHA's Senior Director of Global Health, and Edmund Nigel Ramsay…

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Building Trust in Community Benefit 22:10

5M ago22:10

22:10

As health systems work to eliminate inequities in the communities they serve, are we doing all that we can to establish trustworthiness with those communities? What if there is already a lack of trust between provider and patient? Betsy Taylor, Editor of Health Progress and Philip Alberti, Ph.D., Sr. Director of Health Equity Research and Policy an…

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Caring for Neurodivergent Patients at the Treffert Center 22:18

7M ago22:18

22:18

Treating neurodivergent patients is a complicated process. How do we approach the spectrum of neurodivergence with the care, compassion, and intentionality that it deserves? Betsy Taylor, editor of Health Progress, Dr. Jeremy Chapman, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at SSM Health Treffert Studios, Meg Puddy, Director of Behavioral Health at SSM Hea…

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Caring for Double-Duty Caregivers 21:37

8M ago21:37

21:37

Do you know what a “double-duty caregiver” is? Chances are that if you work in health care, you know a few of them… and you may even be one yourself! Betsy Taylor, editor of Health Progress, and Debra Kelsey-Davis, co-founder of Nourish for Caregivers and Sagacity.Care, join the show to discuss Kelsey-Davis’s recent article for the fall issue of He…

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Stories of Catholic Health Care from the AIDS Crisis 21:05

8M ago21:05

21:05

World AIDS Day is commemorated every year on Dec. 1. As we approach this year's observance, how do the stories of those who pioneered care for AIDS patients inform our care today? Paulo Pontemayor, CHA's Senior Director of Government Relations, and Michael O'Loughlin, national correspondent for America magazine and author of Hidden Mercy, join the …

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Laudate Deum and the Urgent Call to Climate Action 24:10

9M ago24:10

24:10

Pope Francis recently released his new apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum, calling for a renewed sense of urgency in combatting climate change. As he cites overwhelming scientific evidence that the world is facing a climate crisis that is caused by human activity, how should Catholic health care best respond to this urgent Apostolic exhortation? I…

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Environmental Considerations for Global Health 21:16

10M ago21:16

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As health care systems look to develop healthy partnerships across the globe, environmental impacts must become a factor to consider. How do we partner with organizations in a way that isn’t harmful to communities already experiencing the effects of climate change? Erica Smith, Executive Director of Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, and Bruce Comp…

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Providence's Carbon-Negative Health Care Pledge 22:57

10M ago22:57

22:57

Between hurricanes and heat waves, the effects of the climate crisis have never been more evident. How can health care systems make bold commitments that will make a difference in the fight against climate change? Ali Santore, Chief Advocacy and Social Responsibility Officer at Providence, and Beth Schenk, Chief Environmental Stewardship Officer at…

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What Patients with Chronic Illness Want Providers to Know 23:21

11M ago23:21

23:21

Patients with chronic illnesses want what any patient seeking health care wants: to improve their health without exhaustive treatment. Unlike the majority, however, these patients face specific barriers to achieving that care. Betsy Taylor, editor of Health Progress, and Tricia Steele, author of the Sick Person Guide e-book series, join Health Call…

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Medicaid Coverage for Spiritual Care 20:55

11M ago20:55

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Studies suggest that whole-person health care isn't limited to physical health but also includes mental and spiritual well-being. So why is spiritual care more difficult to find coverage for? Lisa Eisenhauer, Editor of Catholic Health World, joins the show to discuss an article she wrote for the paper featuring Dennis Heaphy, Health Justice Advocat…

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Strategies for Talking about the ERDs 20:40

12M ago20:40

20:40

The Ethical and Religious Directives have been a popular topic of conversation in health care circles for the past year. But what if we stopped viewing them simply as a list of do's and dont's, but as a living document articulating the mission and identity of Catholic health care? Betsy Taylor, editor of Health Progress, and Fr. Myles Sheehan, SJ, …

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Roadmaps to Health Equity 21:53

1y ago21:53

21:53

The road to health equity is long, and many hospitals and healthcare facilities are on different parts of the journey. How do we gauge best practices and strategies for different parties?Several guests join this episode of Health Calls to discuss ongoing efforts to help hospitals across the United States: Kathy Curran, Senior Director of Public Pol…

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Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy in a Virtual Age 21:12

1y ago21:12

21:12

Much of the health care process happens virtually these days. In the Catholic health ministry, how does spiritual care play into this equation? In the first episode of Health Calls season four, Jill Fisk, CHA's Director of Mission Services, and Justin Martin, a board-certified chaplain at Mercy St. Louis, join the show to discuss spiritual care in …

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Season Four Promo 0:50

1y ago0:50

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Season Four of Health Calls, the podcast of the Catholic Health Association, kicks off on June 27! Subscribe now!By Catholic Health Association

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Montessori Methods in Memory Care 18:31

1+ y ago18:31

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When we think of “long term care,” we may bring assumptions to the table about how patients are cared for or act. What happens when the care we provide challenges those assumptions? Julie Minda, Associate Editor of Catholic Health World, joins the show to discuss her recent article regarding Montessori principles used in memory care. Michelle Felle…

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Visiting Ukraine: An On-the-Ground Look at the Catholic Response 22:30

1+ y ago22:30

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As the war in Ukraine continues well over a year after Russia's invasion, humanitarian efforts continue in an effort to meet the growing needs of the Ukrainian people. Bruce Compton, CHA's Senior Director of Global Health, joins the show after his recent visit to Ukraine with partners from the International Catholic Migration Commission. In the con…

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Continuing Collaboration in Health Equity 21:27

1+ y ago21:27

21:27

The work of equity in health care is never finished. After the initial buy-in and foundational changes, how do health systems continue to work toward equity for communities, patients and colleagues? Kathy Curran, CHA Sr. Director of Public Policy, and Ralph McCloud, Director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Catholic Campaign for Human De…

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Policy Victories for Catholic Health Care in 2022 22:01

1+ y ago22:01

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It can be difficult to understand what's happening in Congress, especially in the lawmaking process – what policies are passing, what buzzwords actually mean and how does it affect the American people? Lisa Smith, CHA's Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy, and Paulo Pontemayor, CHA's Sr. Director of Government Relations, review the past ye…

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Health Care Advocacy Priorities in 2023-2024 18:36

1+ y ago18:36

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With the 2022 midterm elections behind us, a reshaped Congress represents a new landscape and new challenges for health care advocacy. Lisa Smith, CHA's Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy, and Lucas Swanepoel, CHA's Sr. Director of Government Relations, join the show to discuss the new Congress and how the next two years could be challeng…

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Well-being for Busy Health Care Leaders 25:26

1+ y ago25:26

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Increased mindfulness is vital to our well-being, but it requires a significant time commitment. For those with full schedules, how do we begin to build these practices into our busy lives? In a Health Calls special, Diarmuid Rooney, CHA's Interim Vice President of Sponsorship and Mission Services, and Jill Fisk, CHA's Director of Mission Services,…

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A Fresh Approach to Well-being in Health Care 26:28

1+ y ago26:28

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Maintaining our own well-being can be a challenge in a world where we’re constantly bombarded with new ideas, challenges, and tasks. When everything feels so urgent, how do we re-orient our minds and take the time to slow down? In a Health Calls special, Diarmuid Rooney, CHA’s Interim Vice President of Sponsorship and Mission Services, and Jill Fis…

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A Vision for Catholic Health Care 19:35

1+ y ago19:35

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In 2022, the Catholic Health Association’s Board of Directors called for a new vision statement for the organization and Catholic health care as a whole, a significant step in the organization’s 108-year history. Sr. Mary Haddad, President and CEO of CHA, and Laura Kaiser, FACHE, President and CEO of SSM Health and Chairperson of the CHA Board, joi…

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The Ministry Identity Assessment for Catholic Health Care 19:36

1+ y ago19:36

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As 2023 begins, organizations around the world are taking stock of what drives them: their mission, vision and values. In Catholic Health Care, a commitment to the ministry is paramount and should be part of such evaluations. Dennis Gonzales, Ph.D., CHA's Sr. Director of Mission Innovation and Integration, and Paul Wojda, Ph.D., Associate Professor…

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Community Health and Revillagizing Neighborhoods 18:34

1+ y ago18:34

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Restoring the health of an entire community can feel like an impossible task. But what if the answer is in first “revillagizing” the neighborhoods of that community? Editor of Health Progress Betsy Taylor joins the show to discuss a recent article authored by Nadine Nadal, Director of Community Health Development at CHRISTUS Health. Nadal and Mack …

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Leadership Equity and Community Health 22:59

1+ y ago22:59

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Equity in the work force is a goal many institutions strive to accomplish, but is it possible without also addressing equity at the decision-making level? How does prioritizing board-level equity change the trajectory of an organization? Julie Trocchio, CHA’s Senior Director of Community Benefit and Continuing Care, and Dora Barilla, Director and C…

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Advocating for Just Wages in Health Care 23:20

1+ y ago23:20

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The COVID-19 pandemic cast a spotlight on labor practices in the United States, leading to a “great reckoning” in 2022. How does Catholic health care fit into the larger conversation about labor? Editor of Health Progress Betsy Taylor joins the show to discuss a recent article co-authored by Daniel Graff, director of the Higgins Labor Program at th…

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Prioritizing Environmental Stewardship in Health Care 20:48

1+ y ago20:48

20:48

In times of financial hardship, it can be challenging to prioritize investments in projects make sweeping commitments to that address matters such as the climate crisis. But with health impacts related to environmental degradation becoming an increasing part of our daily lives, such investments have never been more important. Indu Spugnardi, CHA Di…

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Writing Your System’s Racial Autobiography 21:41

1+ y ago21:41

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One of the first steps of engaging in meaningful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work involves examining our own history of racial inequity. How have our organizations contributed to structural racism, and how can we work to be more accountable for the past? Professors M. Therese Lysaught and Sheri Bartlett Browne join Brian Reardon and CHA’s Edito…

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Inspired by the Saints 21:08

2y ago21:08

21:08

Communion with the saints is a specific theological doctrine that can feel strange to non-Catholics working in Catholic health care. But is there more to this doctrine than simply praying to spiritual heroes? Can we view the saints as people from whom we can look to for inspiration and reflection? CHA’s Mission Project Coordinator Karla Keppel and …

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Health Care Ethics and Artificial Intelligence 22:21

2y ago22:21

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Artificial Intelligence is changing the world with every passing day, especially in the health care industry. But are we correct to trust that machine learning can effectively do the work needed and will A.I. prevent harm or perpetuate it? CHA Senior Director of Public Policy Kathy Curran and Michael Miller, System Vice President of Mission and Eth…

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Medicaid Priorities in 2022: Extending Postpartum Care and Closing the Gap 20:00

2y ago20:00

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For more than 4 out of 10 new moms in the United States, postpartum care is covered by Medicaid. But when coverage ends after 60 days, these mothers are left vulnerable to some of the most dangerous complications of childbirth. CHA Director of Government Relations Paulo Pontemayor and Kinda Serafi, J.D., Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, d…

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Medicaid Priorities in 2022: Medicaid Redetermination 21:52

2y ago21:52

21:52

Medicaid is an integral part of our health care system, covering millions of men, women and children who would otherwise be uninsured. Yet millions of these people may soon be in danger of losing their coverage. CHA Director of Government Relations Paulo Pontemayor and Corey Surber, St. Alphonsus’ Director of State Advocacy, relay why Medicaid cove…

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Catholic Response for Ukraine Pt. 2 17:52

2y ago17:52

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Following their conversation with Msgr. Robert Vitillo of the International Catholic Migration Commission, Brian and CHA’s Sr. Director of Global Health Bruce Compton continue their conversation about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Christian Kostko, a consultant with the Catholic Response for Ukraine, joins the program from Ukraine and updates us…

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Catholic Response for Ukraine Pt. 1 20:55

2y ago20:55

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We’re now six months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and while the military operations continue in full force, it feels as if global interest may be waning. What’s happening in Ukraine at the end of summer 2022, and what is the global church doing in response? In the first conversation of a two-part episode, CHA’s Sr. Director of Global Health B…

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The Future of Formation 21:06

2y ago21:06

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Formation has been called the heartbeat of Catholic health care and is vital to the success of the ministry’s future. In a world where in-person access becomes increasingly complicated, how can systems best provide formation for their associates? In the inaugural episode of Health Calls Diarmuid Rooney, CHA’s Sr. Director of Ministry Formation, and…

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Telehealth at Home 30:28

2+ y ago30:28

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Virtual care is here to stay. But what exactly is it? In this episode, Sandy Dieleman, CEO of Avera@Home and Dr. Carter Fenton, medical director of Mercy’s vAcute, discuss how the pandemic helped hardwire telehealth as a viable and important element in delivering health care into the homes of patients and the important role it plays in helping care…

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The Future of Global Health 31:27

2+ y ago31:27

31:27

The importance of a strong global health network has become abundantly clear during COVID-19. As Catholic health care in the United States continues to support global health initiatives during pandemics, wars and natural disasters, how relief efforts are organized and implemented requires intentional planning and coordination. Mary Beth Powers, Pre…

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Long-Term Care Workforce Shortages 33:55

2+ y ago33:55

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» Addressing the Shortage of Workers in Long-Term Car (HP Article)By Catholic Health Association

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Understanding Palliative Care 32:49

2+ y ago32:49

32:49

For many, including some health care professionals, palliative care is often equated with hospice care despite differences in how they apply to patients. In this episode Dr. Glen Komatsu, regional chief medical officer of Hospice & Palliative Care for Providence St. Joseph Health, Southern California, and Denise Hess, CHA’s director of Supportive C…

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Environmental Justice 30:42

2+ y ago30:42

30:42

This episode looks at the importance of environmental justice from both a domestic and global perspective. Guests Laura Anderko of Villanova University, and Susan Barnett of Faiths for Safe Water, provide fresh insights into the articles they each wrote for the 2021 Fall Issue of Health Progress. The topic of environmental justice also connects to …

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Living in 63106 28:34

3y ago28:34

28:34

CHA is participating in a racial equity storytelling project that focuses on families dealing with the pandemic who live in the 63106 zip code of St. Louis. Dick Weiss, the project’s co-founder, joins resident Kim Daniel who discusses the challenges she and her neighbors face in their community. Kim also provides her personal perspective on why she…

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Children’s Health Insurance 31:56

3y ago31:56

31:56

The number of uninsured children in the U.S. has risen significantly in the past few years. In this episode, Professor Joan Alker from Georgetown University and Dr. Heidi Sallee from SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital discuss the reasons for this trend, the policy implications, and what Catholic health care can do to help increase cove…

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Catholic Social Teaching and the Business of Health Care 32:03

3y ago32:03

32:03

Catholic Social Teaching is at the very core of Catholic health care. But how is it applied to the the business side of the ministry, especially when tough decisions are being made? Fr. Michael Rozier, PhD, an assistant professor of health management and policy at St. Louis University, and Fr. Joseph Driscoll, DMin, director of ministry formation a…

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Catholic Health’s Role in Protecting the Environment 30:18

3+ y ago30:18

30:18

Whether it's wildfires, floods, hurricanes or a global pandemic, we are constantly reminded about the reality of climate change and the challenges we face to protect the environment. What role does Catholic health care play in shaping policy, promoting positive change and mitigating harm to God’s creation? Lois Sechrist, environmental stewardship m…

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Aging and Long-Term Care 34:16

3+ y ago34:16

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Many Catholic nursing homes and long-term care facilities are closing, being sold, or being reconfigured in an effort to keep them viable. Howard Gleckman, senior fellow at The Urban Institute, and Susan McDonough, the Catholic Eldercare and Acute Care specialist for Ziegler Investment Banking, discuss the various challenges these facilities face a…

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