The Catholic Health Association of the United States

05/12/2026

We pray for all those whose work in hospitals goes seen and unseen.

We pray, Lord, that you may always make your presence known in the work of the hospital, that every person who enters may know they have entered sacred space and are loved in your sight.

May we always find the love to serve those in need, to help them as they heal, or to walk with them until they join you in eternal life.

05/11/2026

Nearly 20% of U.S. women experience a maternal mental health disorder during or after pregnancy. Yet many mothers hesitate to seek help—feeling uncertain, judged, or unsure where to turn.

Programs like Medicaid make it possible for patients to access high‑quality maternal health care, including mental health screenings, evaluations, and support. No one should have to navigate this journey alone.

If you or someone you love is struggling with maternal mental health, resources are available. Please visit the link in the comments, or call or text 988 to connect with someone who can help.

May this serve as a gentle source of peace and reflection during https://hubs.li/Q04g5zpx0

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05/08/2026

Thinking about registering for Assembly? Here are 3 reasons to join us!

Assembly 2026 is just around the corner. Visit https://hubs.li/Q04f-sKl0 to see our full event schedule, filled with opportunities to network, learn, and implement.

The hotel registration deadline is approaching fast! Register here https://hubs.li/Q04f-n1N0 and book your room before May 11.

05/07/2026

CHRISTUS Health Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas, has added a Safe Haven Baby Box that allows parents in distress to safely and privately surrender an infant.

Safe Haven Baby Boxes are monitored by first responders or emergency medical providers 24 hours a day. The climate-controlled spaces are equipped with alarms that alert responders when a baby is placed inside so they can swiftly take the infant into their care.

These boxes provide a safe space for the surrendered babies, and options for the parents in distress. More on how this box is saving lives, at the link in the comments.

05/06/2026

We offer thanks for the nurses who place their knowledge, skill, and compassion at the service of patients, families, and all in need of care.

Bless them in knowledge and form them in humility.
As they safeguard life, ease pain, and honor the dignity of each person entrusted to them, bless their hands with gentleness. Strengthen their minds with wisdom and sustain them in their work as they act with integrity and serve in faithful collaboration.

When their day is complete, renew their strength. Root their vocation in Your healing mission, that they may uphold integrity, foster trust, and create communities of flourishing.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, healer of the sick and companion of all who serve.
Amen.

05/05/2026

Youth mental health IS mental health!

Teens today face the normal development stressors, such as finding peer groups, team sports, and academic pressure. However, a new stressor has been introduced that is contributing to the already rising levels of stress among adolescents: social media.

Prolonged social media use is associated with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, poor sleep, eating disorders, and su***de risk. How can teens cope better with this stress, and how can parents know when to step in? Know the signs, read the full article at https://www.chausa.org/news-and-publications/publications/health-progress/archives/winter-2025/helping-teens-to-navigate-stress

May is Mental Health Month. Join us each week as we highlight a different theme for mental awareness.

05/01/2026

The dignity of human work is to be celebrated and recognized as participation in the talents and skills given by God.

As a carpenter and loving foster father of Jesus, St. Joseph the Worker was dedicated to his craft and family. This made him a model of quality in family, work, and service to others. His day is an opportunity to recognize the current generation of those who uphold the same values and emphasize the sanctity of labor.

To today's laborers, may your hands and works be blessed as you serve others and participate in God's work.

04/30/2026

With recent studies showing that institutions with OB-GYN hospitalists on staff have lower rates of maternal morbidity, more hospitals are adding obstetrical emergency departments to provide immediate care to expectant mothers.

Accessible OB-ED services mean pregnant patients can get immediate evaluation and treatment for conditions like preterm labor, bleeding, or high blood pressure, and bypass the traditional emergency room. This is one of the many ways that Catholic health hospitals are fighting to reduce infant mortality rates and protect the dignity of both mother and child.

The results are honest and amazing. View the full story and impact at
https://hubs.li/Q04d-LKb0


Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Mercy Hospital South, FMOL Health, Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

04/27/2026

A special video from CHA's Diarmuid Rooney and Sr.Teresa Maya highlighting the Ecclesiology and Spiritual Renewal Program for Health Care Leaders, which recently commenced in Rome and Assisi.

An enriching opportunity for health care leaders to understand what it means to be a ministry of the church, meet with other global health leaders, and visit places that are at the heart of the Catholic faith.

Learn more about the pilgrimage at https://hubs.li/Q04dDf_Y0

04/26/2026

Dignity and care in a way that works for the patient, and family.

Health St. Francis in Grand Island, Nebraska, has introduced the REMEMBER initiative, which provides a personalized experience for patients with dementia and their families. The initiative provides visual cues to hospital staff to alert them when a patient has dementia or other cognitive impairments.

Keeping patients safe, and their families confident in their care, read the full article at https://hubs.ly/Q04drxxf0

CommonSpirit

04/24/2026

It's a celebration!🎉

Happy 1st "Birthday" to our new website. The new update has opened the door to delivering modern, up-to-date information and resources to our members and other visitors. Highlighting our advocacy, communications, publications, and more, the website is available to all as a resource for advancing Catholic health ministry.

Dive in and see what it has to offer! Visit the site at https://hubs.ly/Q04dpdcW0