Catholic Health Initiatives is a nonprofit health organization that includes more than 75 hospitals and over 30 long-term care and assisted living facilities. The organization serves individuals in nearly 15 U.S. states. Its direct community investment program features low-interest loans to organizations that give access to housing, education, health care and employment to disadvantaged individuals. Catholic Health Initiatives manages an advocacy action center. The organization publishes a newsletter, Initiatives Online. Its facilities specialize in podiatry, gynecology, radiology, urology and general surgery. The organization s facilities offer laboratory, pharmacy, hospice, and respiratory, critical and emergency care services. Its facilities provide physical, occupational and speech therapies.