Listen "Stories of Catholic Health Care from the AIDS Crisis"
Episode Synopsis
World AIDS Day is commemorated every year on Dec. 1. As we approach this year's observance, how do the stories of those who pioneered care for AIDS patients inform our care today?Paulo Pontemayor, CHA's Senior Director of Government Relations, and Michael O'Loughlin, national correspondent for America magazine and author of Hidden Mercy, join the show to discuss O'Loughlin’s contributions to Hold Out Your Hand, a new resource offered by CHA. O'Loughlin discusses his work telling the stories of Catholic caregivers during the AIDS crisis and offers thoughts on how these stories can inspire Catholic health care providers to care for the marginalized in the future.ResourcesListen to Plague, a podcast produced by America Media and hosted by Michael O'LoughlinRead Hidden Mercy, Michael O'Loughlin’s book on stories of Catholics and the AIDS crisisRead this story about St. Mary's CARE Center from Catholic Health World
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Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeLearn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.
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