Northeast Winter Conference
CMDA Northeast Winter Conference January 18, 2019 – January 20, 2019 North East Maryland The CMDA Northeast Winter Conference brings Christians in healthcare from all levels of training and practice, specialty and disciplines—and their families— to the Chesapeake Bay with the express purpose of providing a restful environment in which to reconnect with God’s purpose for their lives. A few days away from the busyness of practice or training may be just what you need to get a renewed sense of who you are in Jesus and why you are in Medicine or...
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ACEs Breakfast a great success In the midst of a delicious catered breakfast and encouraging fellowship, Saturday morning’s MCCF Fall Breakfast with Dr. Michael Scharf at the Rochester Academy of Medicine was very edifying. Dr. Sharf presented a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to understanding what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are and the long-term effects they have on development, health, and illness over the years. Tools for understanding, assessing, and intervening on individual and community levels were outlined,...
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GMHC 2018 November 8-10, 2018 • Louisville, KY 2018 Global Missions Health Conference The 2018 GMHC is coming and we’ve already planned and developed this experience with quality and excellence so you can connect and learn along with thousands of other people interested in healthcare missions. We’re excited about the variety of speakers, wide range of exhibiting organizations, and some special new events. We look forward to seeing you in November. Session Suggestions The sessions for the 2018 conference are all set. A committee...
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“Recovering from ACEs” Our MCCF Fall Breakfast will be on Saturday, October 27, 9-11 am Rochester Academy of Medicine 1441 East Avenue 14610 Dr. Michael Scharf will present and respond to questions about Identifying and ministering to those who suffer from the consequences of ACEs. Material to be covered in the session: What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? How can we become sensitive so that we can pick up the signs and symptoms that ACEs produce? Who is impacted? Those suffering may be young or older patients as well as...
read moreAugust Retreat 2018!
Faith in Healthcare MCCF has teamed with CMDA of Western NY to co-host a one-day retreat on August 25, 2018, from 8:30 am to 5 pm geared toward any and all healthcare professionals (retirees welcome!) and those immersed in the medical fields (MDs, DDS, NPs, nurses, Pharmacists, PAs, counselors, therapists, admin/support staff, hospital chaplains, etc.) seeking to refresh, renew or explore faith and how it relates to their role as healthcare provider/advocate. Family, friends, and people of all faiths or no particular faith are welcome to...
read moreDr. O’Sullivan, 1938-2018
John A. O’Sullivan M.D. Brighton – Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, May 20, 2018, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Rosemary (Burke) O’Sullivan of Brighton, NY, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Devoted father of Elizabeth Jess and her husband, Timothy of Batavia, NY, and Kathleen O’Sullivan-Fortin and her husband, Peter Fortin of Ipswich, MA. Loving brother of Helen Sweeney, Pauline Lynch and her husband, P.J., and Vincent O’Sullivan and his wife, Breda, all living in Ireland....
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Coming soon! Sign up now for our Winter Missions Breakfast Saturday, January 27 from 9-11 am Rochester Academy of Medicine We’re looking forward to some inspiring presentations (see list below or click here to open flyer) so mark your calendars, respond to Susan by email, calling 436-1628, or by using our RSVP page, and come out to hear how some of your colleagues are crossing cultures to share their faith and skills with people groups in need. Dr. Jim Wood (Internal Medicine) – Haiti Drs. David & Mary Kay Ness (Family Medicine) –...
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CMDA Northeast Winter Conference This year’s January 12-14 Conference brings Christians in healthcare from all levels of training and practice, specialty and disciplines—and their families— to the Sandy Cove Ministries retreat center on Chesapeake Bay with the express purpose of providing a restful environment in which to reconnect with God’s purpose for their lives. A few days away from the busyness of practice or training may be just what you need to get a renewed sense of who you are in Jesus and why you are in Medicine or Dentistry!...
read moreIn Memory of Tino
Flags to Be Lowered for Constantino Fernandez Flags will be lowered at the U of R December 5 for Constantino Fernandez, professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology, who died October 25. Fernandez joined the University faculty in 1979 as clinical instructor and became associate professor the following year, serving as a full-time member of the faculty until his retirement in June 2016. Fernandez was a respected instructor and received numerous teaching awards during his service at the...
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with Al Weir, III, MD Are you struggling with an important decision and seeking God’s guidance with that decision? CMDA President Dr. Al Weir will spend an entire weekend helping individuals work through a 12-step process of Christian decision making. His sessions will be accompanied by small group discussions, testimonials by CMDA staff and a personal time of reflection. This is one conference that will reap benefits for years to come! When Check-in is Friday, February 23 at 6 p.m. Concludes on Sunday, February 25 at 11:15 a.m. Where...
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