HOME Ministry Abroad
Our friend Aubrey Beauchamp, USA Coordinator of Hospital Christian Fellowship, has recently written a report on the ministry of Health Outreach to the Middle East (HOME) for the ASSIST News Service. She concludes:”As a nurse and HCF Coordinator, I feel privileged to know some of the dedicated members of this outstanding and unique ministry. I am also honored to see the interaction between Hospital Christian Fellowship members and those of the HOME ministries. It confirms the Scripture in Ephesians 2:21-22: “In Him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy...
Read MoreCorner Society Meetings
The George Washington Corner Society for the History of Medicine, named after University of Rochester’s first professor of anatomy, is a group of physicians, students, and other participants interested in the history of medicine. This year there will be five evening presentations on medical historical topics at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Ave. We will meet at the Academy between 5:30 – 6:30 pm for drinks and light fare; the presentation will follow from 6:30 – 7:45 pm. The Corner Society is an important part of the tradition of medicine in Rochester,...
Read MoreDr. Fountain Workshops
Dr. Daniel Fountain will be returning to the area to conduct 2 workshops on Whole Person Medicine this month.The first is a five-hour workshop on Whole Person Medicine in Syracuse on Saturday September 15 organized by Dr. Tom Masten. Dr. Dan Fountain and his wife Miriam will be flying in to do the teaching. Over 36 have already registered, many of whom are pastors and church leaders. Dr. Fountain says, “I’m delighted to have pastors and church leaders come and will include considerable stuff relevant to the role of the church in healing.” The event will take place at Grace...
Read MoreFall MD Breakfast
Our next Breakfast will be held on Saturday morning, September 29th, from 9-11 am at the Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue. Dr. David Holmes, President of the Western NY chapter of CMDA, will be coming with a team from Buffalo to address the topic “To the Least of These.” David has been instrumental in advocating for improved medical care for the underserved in his community, most recently through the establishment of the Good Neighbors Health Care center.Please mark your calendars and RSVP using our Response page. Be sure to note change of location (click here for Directions...
Read MoreDr. Holmes Honored
Buffalo physician, David M. Holmes, MD, has been named New York State Family Physician of the Year by the State Academy of Family Physicians. He received the award during the Academy’s annual awards luncheon on June 9 at the Desmond Hotel in Albany during the Academy’s Congress of Delegates. Dr. Holmes was selected by the Education Commission of the Academy from among several family physicians nominated by patients and colleagues. Dr. Holmes’ biographical sketch included his personal mission statement: “The purpose of my life is to love and honor God and my family and...
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