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Press Releases

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February 29, 2024

CMA Praises Alabama Supreme Court Decision Recognizing Right to Life of Embryos

  Philadelphia, PA – February 29, 2024 – The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) praises the Alabama Supreme Court for its recent decision recognizing the biological fact that an embryo is a human being from the moment of fertilization, and therefore, upholding the state’s recognition of the right to life for every human being from the moment... Read More

January 12, 2024

New President to Lead CMA at the March for Life

Philadelphia, PA – January 11, 2024 – The Catholic Medical Association’s new president, Dr. Michelle Stanford, will be leading the organization at the 51st Annual March for Life that will take place January 19, 2024 in Washington, D.C. The annual march gathers hundreds of thousands of advocates for the unborn and mothers hurt by abortion... Read More

September 9, 2023

CMA Releases Position Paper on Gender Ideology and Its Harm to Children

Phoenix, Ariz. – September 9, 2023 – At the Catholic Medical Association’s 92nd Annual Educational Conference in Phoenix Arizona, CMA released its anticipated position paper, The Ideology of Gender Harms Children, in the presence of more than 700 attendees. “Reviewing the evidence for purported treatments for gender dysphoria over the past year, we found the American medical establishment... Read More

July 13, 2023

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... Read More

June 30, 2023

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... Read More

May 11, 2023

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... Read More

April 17, 2023

Catholic Medical Association Stands With Catholic Healthcare Clinic Asking Court to Reverse Law Making it Illegal to Offer Women Natural Hormone to Reverse Abortion Pill

Philadelphia, PA- April 17, 2023- Catholic Medical Association publicly shares its support of Bella Health and Wellness, as it filed suit to challenge a Colorado state law which makes it illegal to offer women a natural hormone intended to reverse the effects of the abortion pill. Bella Health and Wellness, a member of CMA,  is a... Read More

March 27, 2023

Catholic Medical Association Applauds USCCB Doctrinal Note on the Moral Limits to Technological Manipulation of the Human Body

Philadelphia, PA- March 27, 2023- Catholic Medical Association applauds the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for its “Doctrinal Note on the Moral Limits to Technological Manipulation of the Human Body.” “We commend the USCCB for its prudent effort in establishing important moral criteria and echo the need for ethical discernment as technology continues to... Read More

March 24, 2023

Catholic Medical Association Applauds AMA Recognition of Hormonal Contraceptives Link to Risk of Breast Cancer

Philadelphia, PA- March 24, 2023- Catholic Medical Association today acknowledges the American Medical Association (AMA) for recognizing elevated risks for breast cancer caused by hormonal contraceptives. AMA shared the findings of a study which indicate that certain types of hormonal birth controls are associated with the increased risk: “…the relative risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer was 20% to... Read More