Episodes 113
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (17)
Since May 2018
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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80%
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About This Podcast

From ethics to advocacy, Health Calls brings together thought leaders from Catholic health care, academia, public policy, and other organizations to discuss timely topics related to the common good and creating a more just and healthy society. Hosted by Brian Reardon, Health Calls is the official podcast of the Catholic Health Association of the United States.

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Recent Episodes

S6E14 Collaborating to Curb Medication Costs with Civica RX

Mar 31, 2026 22m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 14 examines how health systems across the United States are collaborating to lower medication costs through the groundbreaking nonprofit manufacturer Civica Rx. Host…

S6E13 Different Faiths, Same Goal: How Interfaith Engagement Elevates Human Flourishing

Mar 17, 2026 22m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 13 explores how interfaith engagement strengthens whole‑person care and human flourishing across the United States. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh…

S6E12 “You Are Not Alone”: Responding to the Immigration Crisis with the USCCB

Mar 03, 2026 22m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 12 explores how Catholic ministries across the United States are responding to the growing immigration crisis. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka…

S6E11 Washington Update: Advocacy Partnerships and Policy Victories

Feb 17, 2026 24m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 11 delivers an important Washington health policy update, as host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Paulo Pontemayor, CHA’s Senior Director for…

S6E10 A Collaborative Model for Community-Based Wellness

Feb 03, 2026 23m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 10 highlights Healthspan Nevada County, an innovative community‑based wellness model redefining whole‑person care. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh…

S6E9 Partnering with Parishes for Community Health

Jan 20, 2026 23m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 9 explores how Catholic health care extends beyond hospital walls through parish nurse programs. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Megan…

S6E8 Mission Integration and the Next Generation of Health Care Workers

Jan 06, 2026 21m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 8 centers a conversation about mission integration and the formation of the next generation of health care workers. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh…

S6E7 Partnering with the Formerly Unhoused to Care for Those in Need

Dec 16, 2025 25m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 7 explores how CommonSpirit Health partners with those who have lived experience of homelessness to shape solutions and fund grants. Host Brian Reardon and Executive…

S6E6 Collaborating to Address Food Insecurity in Rural Communities

Nov 18, 2025 25m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 6 focuses on addressing food insecurity in rural communities. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Lindsey Meyers, MBA, Vice President of…

S6E5 Telling the Story of Catholic Health Care on Social Media

Nov 04, 2025 23m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 5 explores the power of storytelling and social media in sharing the mission of Catholic health care. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome…

S6E4 Collaborating in Caring for the Whole Person

Oct 21, 2025 23m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 4 explores the transformative power of Whole Person Care in the context of palliative care, with guest Lori Dangberg, Executive Vice President of the Alliance of…

S6E3 Igniting Souls and Making a Difference: A Conversation with John O’Leary

Oct 07, 2025 25m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 3 features a conversation with author, speaker, and former chaplain John O’Leary, whose life story inspired the new film Soul on Fire. Host Brian Reardon and Executive…

S6E2 United in Addressing Youth Mental Health Needs

Sep 23, 2025 21m

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 2 continues the United for Change theme with a focus on youth mental health in Chicago. Host Brian Reardon and executive producer Josh Matejka speak with Dr. Anoop…

S6E1 Sharing Encounters and Caring for Immigrant Communities

Sep 09, 2025 23m

Host Brian Reardon and executive producer Josh Matejka welcome Sister Norma Pimentel, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, to discuss her work serving immigrant…

S5E17 Advanced Cancer Care in Rural Communities

Jun 10, 2025 20m

As the national conversation around HR1, Medicaid and health care access continues, Catholic health care continues to affirm its belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality, affordable care.…

S5E16 Technology Adoption with Patients and Community in Mind

Apr 29, 2025 18m

Like all popular trends, it's easy to adopt the latest and "greatest" technology as soon as it's released into the world. But what responsibility do Catholic health systems have in evaluating what…

S5E15 Using AI to Protect Caregiver Well-Being

Apr 15, 2025 25m

Technological advances are nothing new for caregivers, who have been saturated with new tools to "help" them for decades. But are those tools actually helping? And what can the latest innovations do…

S5E14 The Ethics and Philosophy of Pharmaceutical Technology

Apr 01, 2025 21m

When we hear the word technology, we tend to think about computers, software, artificial intelligence, etc. But one form of technology that we tend to overlook has been a part of our lives for…

S5E13 Protecting Medicaid Coverage

Mar 18, 2025 24m

Medicaid covers 1 in 5 American adults, nearly half of all children in America and 41 percent of births in America. But despite acting as a lifeline for many Americans, the program is under threat of…

S5E12 Expanding Virtual Spiritual Care

Mar 04, 2025 19m

If Catholic health care providers want to treat the whole person, then spiritual care is a vital piece of that puzzle. So in an age when virtual health care is becoming more and more prevalent, how…

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How many episodes does Health Calls have?

Health Calls has published 113 episodes since May 2018, covering topics in Christianity, Health & Fitness.

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Health Calls is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 25m.

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