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Medical Missions- Christian Health Service Corps

WEBCHSC cares for malnourished children, provides obstetric care for young mothers, provides lifesaving surgeries for children and adults, trains and disciples local healthcare professionals and strengthens Christian hospitals—all in some of the world’s poorest areas where there is little or no access to healthcare. Medical Care.

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Understanding the One Purpose of Medical Missions

WEBOne of the key underlying messages in the book is that without partnering to support long-term medical workers and their programs, achieving either of these endpoints in medical missions is nearly impossible. To quote a missionary surgeon friend: “Neither good medicine nor good mission can happen on a two-week trip unless that short-term trip

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What are Vertical and Horizontal Approaches to Community Health

WEBVertical and Horizontal Approaches. Vertical and horizontal approaches to community health have some fundamental differences. Vertical programs often have a preventive focus but they stem from a curative care model. As such they employ a western problem-solving approach and are often disease or health-issue-specific, such as AIDS or malaria.

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Medical Missions 101

WEBMedical Missions 101 is an online community dedicated to educating, encouraging and engaging those who share our passion for medical missions. As a community we are pursuing best evidence based practice in medical missions and global health; we invite you to join us. New content is added each week! If you find our content helpful, please share it!

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The Church And Global Access To Health Care

WEBThe Role of the Church in Global Health Care. Christian Mission hospitals and health programs account for about 50% of all healthcare delivered in Sub-Saharan Africa (Olivier, et al., 2015). That figure is probably closer to 70% of the truly functional healthcare services delivered. Sadly however, many of these Christian facilities are closing

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Kibagora Hospital

WEBOverlooking the shores of Lake Kivu, Kibogora Hospital is located in the southwestern corner of Rwanda, 100 miles from the capital city, Kigali. From its humble beginnings as a Free Methodist mission station with orphanage and dispensary in the early 1940s, it has grown into a referral medical facility with a wide range of medical services serving a …

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Dr. Kent & Amber Brantly

WEBSing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works.” -Psalm 105. Donations can be sent by mail to: Christian Health Service Corps PO Box 132 Fruitvale, TX 75127. Location Kasempa, Zambia. Occupation Family Medicine Physician, Registered Nurse. Organization Mukinge Mission Hospital. Donate Now.

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When Healthcare Hurts

WEBWhen Healthcare Hurts is an evidence-based, critical look at the potential pitfalls and opportunities of global health volunteerism. Greg Seager, Founder and CEO of Christian Health Service Corps, asks thought-provoking questions about global health projects that can illuminate areas of needed improvement and uncover some of our own harmful biases.

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A Message from CHSC

WEBWe believe this is just the beginning. Our hope is to care for 10 million patients each year, and we believe that together we can see this become a reality! And when you realize that our average cost per patient is less than $10, you can see this is a reachable goal.. If you believe, as we do, that no one should die because they lack access to healthcare, would …

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CHSC Reserve Corps

WEBCHSC Reserve Corps are healthcare professionals equipped to provide quality care in low- and middle-income countries on short-term deployments (Two weeks to one year). Reserve Corps volunteers come alongside CHSC long-term global workers to support Christian hospitals in some of the poorest communities around the world. Apply Today!

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Clinica Esperanza

WEBClinica Esperanza was first opened in 2001 and is located in Roatan off the coast of Honduras. The clinic serves as one of the only quality medical facilities on an island populated by over 100,000 people. Patients come from all over Roatan, the other Bay Islands, as well as the mainland of Honduras. Clinica Esperanza provides a number of

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Michael & Claire Wood

WEBWe will both be facilitating Community Health Evangelism trainings in partnership with Mercy Maternity Center. Claire plans to lead a curriculum called Women’s Cycle of Life. And Michael plans to facilitate a curriculum called Men Matter for Healthy Families. Eventually we hope to train local people so they can facilitate CHE lessons as well.

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