- There are 654 Catholic hospitals in the United States that treat more than 14 percent of the nation’s patients each day.
- Critics have tried to discredit Catholic hospitals for restricting treatment options and withholding emergency care from patients.
- According to former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Callista L. Gingrich, “America’s Catholic hospitals are more than just medical providers. They are essential components of our health care system that provide life-saving treatment with respect, dignity, and care for patients across our nation.”
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