Vision & Leadership in Catholic Health Care: Answering The Call

August 22, 2008
Austin Airport Marriott South

CHA held its Annual Meeting & Ethics Seminar on August 22, 2008 at the Austin Airport Marriott South in Austin, TX. Presentations were given by:

• Jack Glaser, Sr VP for Theology & Ethics, St. Joseph Health System - Catholic Health Care - Laying the Foundation for the 21st Century
• Ron Hamel, Ph.D., Senior Dir of Ethics, Catholic Health Association of Texas - Advance Directives - Meeting the Challenge
• Ryan R. Nash, MD, Dir, Balm of Gildead Jefferson Clinic, P.C. - Palliative Care - The Compassion Factor
• Michael Bilton, Ex Dir, Association for Community Health Improvement - Community Benefits - Building a Strategy, Perceptions, Practices & Trends
• Anne Messbarger, System Dir, Planning , Research & Innovation, CHRISTUS Health, San Antonio System Support Center - Breakout Sessions

Please review the September – December 2008 newsletter for a brief summary of the meeting.