Catholic Medical Association

Catholic Medical Association Issues Support of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

Philadelphia, PA—The Catholic Medical Association, along with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Health Association and many others, issued its support of S. 2080, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) pending in Congress. PCHETA will provide federal grants to train more health professionals with expertise in palliative care so they can integrate it into their own practices. It will also fund research to improve methods for palliative care, and support programs to inform patients and health professionals of the benefits of such care.

Catholic Medical Association Defends Sanctity of Life After Rhode Island Passes Bill Allowing for Abortion Up to Birth

Philadelphia, PA— The Catholic Medical Association expressed its opposition to yet another law legalizing abortion up to the moment of birth—this time in Rhode Island. “Yet again we find ourselves defending the sanctity of the lives of the most vulnerable,” said CMA President, Dr. John Schirger. “As Catholics and as health care providers we believe abortion at any stage of pregnancy is a violation of the dignity of the person being aborted, a person with a unique potential to bring goodness and joy into the world,” added Dr. Schirger.

Catholic Medical Association Applauds AMA for Upholding Opposition to Assisted Suicide

PHILADELPHIA, PA--The Catholic Medical Association applauds the American Medical Association (AMA) for upholding the dignity of life and remaining opposed to assisted suicide.

Catholic Medical Association Concerned After Catholic New Jersey Governor Signs Assisted Suicide Bill

PHILADELPHIA, PA--The Catholic Medical Association is concerned and disappointed after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Catholic himself, signed The Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act into law. CMA President Dr. John Schirger, acknowledging the dignity in each unique life—created and loved by God—expressed opposition to this bill, and any means of ending one’s life unnaturally.

Catholic Medical Association Opposes Recommendations of American Nurses Association to Support Physician-Assisted Suicide

PHILADELPHIA, PA– The Catholic Medical Association is urging Catholics to voice their opposition to proposed recommendations made by the American Nurses Association which support Aid in Dying (AID)—or physician-assisted suicide. According the recommendations, the ANA wants nurses to “remain non-judgmental when discussing end of life options with patients, who are exploring AID.”

Catholic Medical Association supports Ohio's "Heartbeat Bill"

PHILADELPHIA, PA--The Catholic Medical Association today issued its full support of Ohio’s “Heartbeat Bill,” which is set to be voted on in the near future. Once passed, the “Heartbeat Bill” will ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, usually around 6-8 weeks into a pregnancy.

Catholic Medical Association to Join Tens of Thousands in 46th Annual March for Life

WASHINGTON, DC-- Members of The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) will march through the streets of Washington, DC today to advocate for human rights. The annual March for Life brings together tens of thousands of pro-life organizations and leaders, marking the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Catholic Medical Association Speaks Out Against Fellow Medical Organization's Decision to Take a "Neutral Stance" on Physician-Assisted Suicide

PHILADELPHIA, PA --The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) today expressed deep disappointment and concern over the American Academy of Family Physicians' (AAFP) decision to officially take a "neutral stance" on physician-assisted suicide. The move marks a shift in the American medical communities overall long and deeply held opposition to PAS.

Sen. Rick Santorum: American Healthcare Through the Eyes of a Dad with a Special Child

DALLAS, TX -- The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) welcomes Senator Rick Santorum as this year's conference keynote speaker. The staunch pro-life leader will candidly share his family's personal story regarding his 7th and youngest child Bella's life-threatening condition. Now 10, Bella was born with Trisomy 18, a rare chromosomal abnormality. Only half of those born with it survive a week; fewer than 1 in 10 make it to their first birthday.