Catholic Advanced Practice Providers Association

CAPPA is for Catholic APPS (PAs, NPs and others) in the healing apostolate of Jesus Christ wherever we work. We are under the patronage of Our Lady of Lourdes.

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Today, we pray for children coping with mental health challenges. For more information, daily prayers, and the "pray, learn, act" reflection go to: https://t.co/NqxzPJbGiK
#mentalhealth #catholichealthcare #faithandmedicine #usccb

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Today, we focus on the importance of mental health ministry For more information, daily prayers, and the "pray, learn, act" reflection go to: https://t.co/NqxzPJbGiK
#mentalhealth #catholichealthcare #faithandmedicine #usccb

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PA Week Day 7
Part Six: Collaborative Arrangements with Other
Health Care Organizations & Providers
Guided by Catholic Principle of Moral Cooperation. Read the summary https://t.co/pW4ScDUQ03
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Today, we focus on the importance of healthy family relationships for the promotion of positive mental health outcomes. For more information, go to: https://t.co/NqxzPJbGiK
#mentalhealth #catholichealthcare #faithandmedicine #usccb

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PA Week Day 6. Part Five: Issues in Care for the Seriously Ill and Dying

End of Life care has much ethical uncertainty and confusion. Its guided by two Catholic principles - benefit and burden, double effect. Read the summary https://t.co/Nf3HX4r0er
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Today is World Mental Health Day. The Church in the United States is encouraged to pray a novena for mental health using a "pray, learn, act" format. For more information, go to: https://t.co/NqxzPJbGiK
#mentalhealth #catholichealthcare #faithandmedicine #usccb

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PA Week Day 5 - Issues in Care for the Beginning of Life. The directives in this part are misrepresented and attacked since the 2022 Dobbs decision.
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PA Week Day 4 Summary of the ERDs
Part 3: Professional-Patient Relationship
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PA Week - Day 3!

Part Two: The Pastoral and Spiritual Responsibility of Catholic Health Care

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PA Week Day #2!

Part One of the ERDs - The Social Responsibility of Catholic Health Care Services. Application of the social teaching of the Church and applying the light of faith to promoting a more compassionate and fair society.

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PA Week 2026. While the CAPPA membership consists of advanced practice providers in a variety of fields, the significant majority consists of physician assistant/associates. The health care system contains 200,000 of us... https://t.co/jWawmcJ41d

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Happy *Catholic* PA Week! This year, we are focusing on the Ethical and Religious Directive. Each day we will post a summary for each of the six section. The ERDs encapsulate the beautiful teachings guiding our clinical practice. #PAWeek #ERDs @USCCB @NCBCenter @CatholicMed

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October marks the beginning of National PT month and at CAPPA, we celebrate National Catholic PT month. Thank you for all that you do for your patients. May God bless you in a special way this month.
#NationalPTMonth #CatholicPT #faithandmedicine

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Today is the Feast of the Archangels-Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. In particular, we honor St. Raphael, whose name means "God heals," as the patron saint of bodily illness and medical caregivers. St. Raphael, pray for us!
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On the final day of National APP week, we proudly honor Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs). Thank you for elevating human dignity through vigilant care and steady dedication to patient safety and healing. Thank you for all that you do! #caas #nationalappweek

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Today we celebrate St. Vincent de Paul. He was a French priest who sought to bring about reform to healthcare through the founding of the Daughters of Charity which was dedicated to compassionate nursing. #catholichealthcare #faithandmedicine
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Continuing our National APP Week celebrations, CAPPA extends our deepest gratitude to all Certified Nurse Midwives. We honor your role in welcoming new life and elevating human dignity through care for mothers and families. Thank you for your beautiful devotion and ministry!

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Today is the feast day of twin brothers Saints Cosmas and Damian who practiced medicine without charging or collecting fees. They are the patron saint of physicians, surgeons, pharmacists, midwives, and dentists #faithandmedicine

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Happy Day 5 of National APP Week! Today, CAPPA celebrates all Clinical Nurse Specialists. We honor your commitment to elevating human dignity by transforming healthcare delivery. Thank you for your profound impact and service! #cns #nationalappweek #faithandmedicine

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Today marks Day 4 of National APP Week! At CAPPA, we proudly honor all Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Thank you for elevating human dignity through your specialized expertise and dedication to safety. We are grateful for all that you do! #crnas #nationalappweek