Month: September 2019
Catholic Medical Association Issues Support of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
Read More: Catholic Medical Association Issues Support of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training ActThe Catholic Medical Association, the United States’ largest association of Catholic individuals in health care, exists to advance and uphold a Catholic vision of the dignity of every human person, including persons with serious and life-threatening illness, through the science and practice of medicine. One urgent concern is the provision of palliative care for these…
CMA Commends Catholic Hospital for its Commitment to Oppose Physician Assisted Suicide
Read More: CMA Commends Catholic Hospital for its Commitment to Oppose Physician Assisted SuicidePhiladelphia, PA—The Catholic Medical Association commends Centura Health on its commitment to remain opposed to physician assisted suicide. “Protecting and defending life in all of its stages is the foundation of Catholic healthcare,” said CMA President, Dr. John Schirger. “The CMA stands by the Catholic hospital’s policy—which prohibits employees from participating in physician-assisted suicide,” Dr. Schirger…
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Catholic Medical Association Deeply Concerned About FDA’s Approval of First OTC Oral Contraceptive
Philadelphia, Pa. – July 13, 2023 – The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) expresses deep concern regarding the decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve the first over the counter (OTC) hormonal contraceptive, Opill. “Given the extensive medical studies demonstrating the risks and adverse effects of hormonal contraceptives, CMA is disappointed and concerned for…
Catholic Medical Association Calls for Authentic Catholic Health Care
Philadelphia, Pa. – June 30, 2023 – The Catholic Medical Association (CMA), the largest association of Catholic medical professionals, calls for all Catholic hospitals and health systems to provide authentic health care in accordance with Church teaching. At a time of rapid advancement in technology and moral relativism influencing clinical practices, it is essential for…
Catholic Medical Association Statement on FDA Support of Making Birth Control Available Over the Counter
Philadelphia, PA- May 11, 2023- Catholic Medical Association (CMA) expresses its deep concern and disappointment regarding the decision by a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel to support over-the-counter (OTC) availability of hormonal contraceptives. “Given the extensive medical studies demonstrating the risks and adverse effects of hormonal contraceptives, CMA is disappointed and concerned for the health…