The growing dominance of Catholic hospital systems in Washington state has become a contentious topic in recent months, and on Tuesday the state's Department of Health will hear from the public on the issue.
Nearly 500 public comments posted online so far indicate there's overwhelming opposition to allowing Catholic hospitals to restrict access to services that are against the religion’s ethical guidelines: for example, birth control, abortion and assisted suicide.
The vast majority of public…
The growing dominance of Catholic hospital systems in Washington state has become a contentious topic in recent months, and on Tuesday the state's Department of Health will hear from the public on the issue.
Nearly 500 public comments posted online so far indicate there's overwhelming opposition to allowing Catholic hospitals to restrict access to services that are against the religion’s ethical guidelines: for example, birth control, abortion and assisted suicide.
The vast majority of public…