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Press Releases
Catholic Medical Association Congratulates Alabama, Georgia on Historic Pro-Life Legislation
PHILADELPHIA, PA– May 22, 2019 –The Catholic Medical Association applauds the states of Alabama and Georgia, whose Governors have signed historic pro-life legislation into law. Additionally, CMA recognizes the hard work of its members in those states, who have testified before lawmakers to ensure moral and medical perspectives were heard throughout the legislative processes. “The CMA... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Applauds Department of Health and Human Services for New Conscience Rights Regulations
PHILADELPHIA, PA– May 2, 2019 –The Catholic Medical Association today commended The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for their work to protect the conscience rights of all health care professionals. “The Catholic Medical Association applauds this action taken by the Department of Health and Human Services,” said Dr. John Schirger, President of... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Concerned After New Jersey Passes Assisted Suicide Bill
PHILADELPHIA, PA– April 17, 2019 – The Catholic Medical Association is concerned and disappointed after New Jersey passed The Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act. 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.... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Urges Lawmakers, Catholics to Oppose “The Equality Act”
PHILADELPHIA, PA– April 15, 2019 –The Catholic Medical Association, along with the Catholic Bishops of the United States, opposes The Equality Act and is calling on lawmakers to do the same. Concern has been raised with this Act in regard to conscience rights and the need for ongoing public discussion of the issues raised within... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Opposes Recommendations of American Nurses Association to Support Physician-Assisted Suicide
PHILADELPHIA, PA– April 3, 2019 –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.” “These... Read More
Catholic Medical Association supports Rep. Scalise’s Discharge Petition to force vote on the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
PHILADELPHIA, PA– April 2, 2019 –The Catholic Medical Association today issued its full support of House Republican Whip Steve Scalise, who plans to introduce a discharge petition which would force a vote on the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. The discharge petition comes after several states passed or introduced legislation allowing for late-term abortions and... Read More
Catholic Medical Association supports Ohio’s ‘Heartbeat Bill,’ commends members who have worked to promote the proposed legislation
PHILADELPHIA, PA– FEBRUARY 21, 2019 –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. “In medicine, we place a... Read More
Catholic Medical Association condemns New York’s new abortion laws, calls on Catholics to demand action from state lawmakers
PHILADELPHIA, PA– FEBRUARY 6, 2019 – The Catholic Medical Association resolutely condemns the Reproductive Health Act (RHA), signed into New York law by Governor Andrew Cuomo in January—as well as “copy-cat” states which have introduced similar legislation to legalize abortions up to the moment of birth. “The Catholic Medical Association, along with all people of goodwill,... Read More
Catholic Medical Association Announces Dr. John A. Schirger as President of its Board of Directors
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 1, 2019 – The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) is proud to announce that Dr. John A. Schirger is now serving as President of its Board of Directors. Dr. Schirger brings years of experience and insight to the CMA and currently practices Cardiology in the Midwest. His work includes an emphasis in advanced heart... Read More
Catholic Medical Association to Join Tens of Thousands in 46th Annual March for Life March’s ‘Unique from Day One’ theme aligns directly with CMA’s mission
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 17, 2019 – Members of The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) will march through the streets of Washington, DC tomorrow 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. “The physicians of the CMA, along... Read More
