American Catholic hospitals : a century of changing markets and missions / Barbra Mann Wall.

New Brunswick ; London : Rutgers University Press, [2011], ©2011.

xv, 238 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

From sisters in habits to men in suits -- A "precarious" economic scene -- Religion, gender, and the public representation of Catholic hospitals -- Regardless of color, race, creed, or financial status -- Catholic hospitals and the federal government -- Harassed by strikes or threats of strikes -- Practical solutions to complicated problems -- "S" stands for "Sister," not "stupid."

Includes bibliographical references and index.