Category: Education

The California Catholic Medical Association and its members urge voters to vote NO on Proposition 1. Even those who support abortion rights have stated that Proposition 1 is extreme, expensive and unnecessary. Medical sciences and embryology unequivocally confirm and support that the unborn baby is a distinct, unreproducible human being from the time of fertilization.…

Philadelphia, PA-September 26, 2022-  Catholic Medical Association opposes H.R. 8373, “The Right to Contraception Act” and similar bills which include provisions relating to contraception and “emergency” contraception.  When considered in light of recent HHS and Office of Civil Rights Guidance, CMA is concerned that the creation of a “right to contraception” in Federal law could be…

Philadelphia, PA-September 23, 2022- Catholic Medical Association supports the rights of pharmacists in all settings to refuse to provide pharmaceutical services that conflict with their conscience and/or religious beliefs. With the ever-changing landscape of laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice, the CMA wishes to bring clarity to issues which significantly affect pharmacists. In response to the…

Philadelphia, PA-September 19, 2022- The Florida Board of Medicine will soon discuss and vote on regulations related to sex medicine practices in that state.  Attention is particularly directed to concerns that pertain to informed consent and the transition of children and adolescents. Catholic Medical Association is very concerned about these young lives and committed to their…

Philadelphia, PA- September 15, 2022- Catholic Medical Association has wrapped up its 91st Annual Educational Conference. Held in Denver, Colorado, this year’s conference theme was “Searching for the Truth: Medicine, Morality, and the Media.” “Our conference created an academic and spiritual environment for health care professionals to grow in their commitment to faith and further their dedication to the…

CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OPPOSED TO ELECTIVE ABORTION MANAGEMENT POLICY Philadelphia, PA- September 14, 2022- Members of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) have drafted a resolution aimed at protecting them from legal ramifications related to management of elective abortions.  The authors of the resolution include members of Catholic Medical Association (CMA), which strongly supports…

Philadelphia, PA- August 12, 2022- Catholic Medical Association is celebrating a major victory regarding the conscience protection of health care professionals. In recent years, there has been a growing effort within the international medical community to prohibit conscientious objection by physicians who object to unethical treatments and procedures. In addition, the requirement that physicians provide…

In 1986, the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) was enacted assuring Americans access to emergency services irrespective of their financial or insurance status, with the provision of stabilization and transfer to another facility if necessary. Since its inception, EMTALA guidelines have not generated significant controversy or confusion. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. The Biden…

Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2022 – The Catholic Medical Association is profoundly disappointed with the announcement of the proposed removal of federal conscience protection for those working in health care. With this proposed regulation, the Biden Administration has taken yet another action of blatant government overreach. In 2019, federal regulations were enacted that protected medical professionals from…

Philadelphia, PA- July 20, 2022- Catholic Medical Association proudly announces its bioethics journal, The Linacre Quarterly, the Doctor, Doctor podcast, as well as various members, have earned Catholic Media Association Awards for yet another year. The Linacre Quarterly received eight awards, including several first place awards in categories including Best Editorial, Best Essay – Scholarly Magazines and Best Writing –…