The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) applauds the Department of Justice (DOJ) for dropping the previous administration’s lawsuit attempting to force Idaho to allow abortions. “CMA celebrates the protection of the sanctity of life,” said President Michelle Stanford, M.D. We applaud the DOJ and their decision to allow the unborn the right to life in Idaho.” […]
By Dr. Giuseppe Grande In 2024, the Unit of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine of the Department of Medicine at the University of Padova, Italy held its first international high level training course on Reparative Medicine for Male Reproductive Health. The course trained several physicians from different countries in the diagnosis and treatment of male factor […]
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Friday against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for trying to force emergency room doctors to perform abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. In the case, ADF attorneys represent the Catholic Medical Association, a national network of about 2,500 physicians and health care providers, […]
Baltimore Guild, Maryland Allentown Guild, Pennsylvania Harrisburg Diocesan Guild of the Catholic Medical Association, Pennsylvania St. Thomas Aquinas of the Quad Cities, Iowa & Illinois Pictured L to R – Deacon Rastrelli (proclaiming the Gospel), Father Bruce DeRammelaere, Deacon Burchett, Bishop Walsh St. Raphael Guild of Spokane, Washington The St. Raphael Guild of Spokane celebrated […]
By Tim Millea, M.D. Every four years, a precautionary note is proclaimed by presidential campaigns: “This is the most important election of your life!”. Of course, hyperbole is standard fare in politics, but for this year’s election, that statement is distressingly accurate. The results are very important, but not only to us today. The 2024 […]
By Dr. Barbara Golder Starting in June, I await (on pins and needles, usually) the announcement of the Catholic Media Awards. I am always proud of our content and our authors, but it’s so very nice when others in the field also recognize their excellence. Competition, as always, was stiff. Because The Linacre Quarterly is […]
The Catholic Medical Association congratulates all of the 2024 Annual Educational Conference winners and the incredible work they do in their states, cities, towns, and schools to advance authentic health care. Distinguished Guardian of the Faith Award The Distinguished Guardian of Faith Award is presented to members whose vocation of healing others exemplifies their faith […]
The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) applauds the recent statements from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) published in City Journal regarding the treatment of gender dysphoria in adolescents. CMA agrees with ASPS that “there is considerable uncertainty as to the long-term efficacy for the use of chest and genital surgical interventions for the treatment […]
Part Two: Chemical Abortifacients and the Human Embryo By Angela Lanfranchi MD, FACS It is estimated that about 53% of all induced abortions in the U.S. and 60% of all abortions completed before 10 weeks gestation are caused by abortifacients. An induced abortion of an embryo or fetus up to 11 weeks is achieved […]
By Nadia Smith There are two key takeaways to celebrate as a result of the FDA v Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine case despite the disappointing decision of the Supreme Court. One is that the FDA can be held accountable, and the other is the victory for conscience rights. The FDA v AHM case sought to […]