Aide fired after refusing to pray is not entitled to $70,000 award, appeals court rules
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 12, 2014
A Mississippi nursing home did not violate the law by firing an aide who refused to pray the rosary with a resident, according to a recent appeals court ruling that overturned a nearly $70,000 verdict.
Nursing homes in large insurance network temporarily spared from ACA contraceptives rule
By
Tim Mullaney
Jun 06, 2014
Skilled nursing facility Villa St. Francis and other members of the nationwide Catholic Benefits Association do not have to offer health plans covering contraception while they pursue litigation against...
Aging and wellness: Why spirituality matters
By
Carol M. Orsborn
Jul 22, 2013
While an increasing number of long-term care communities have included serving the spiritual needs of residents as part of their mission, few have dedicated sufficient resources to meet the need. Research...
Coro Health debuts mobile app
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
A new mobile app from Coro Health allows users to access religious texts or prayers.
EEOC: Nursing home erred in firing Jehovah’s Witness
Dec 14, 2011
A Michigan nursing home is being sued for allegedly firing a Jehovah’s Witness nursing assistant after she asked for certain days off.
End-of-life care could depend on physician’s religion, study suggests
Aug 30, 2010
The religious beliefs of your physician could impact the care you receive at the end of life, according to a new British study.