Despite great progress in eliminating malaria in the country, cases of malaria remain high in certain areas of Uganda. Understanding the epidemiology of cases and control is a vital component to a successful malaria mitigation project. Using a cloud-based electronic medical record we have created a pilot project to document and track malaria cases in a central Uganda health center. This type of...
Do mission trips actually help? Here's an honest look at seven myths about the negative effects of mission trips and what the fuller story actually shows.
From street orphans to war orphans, vulnerable children experience loss in vastly different ways. Here's what each type needs and how to serve them well.
Does brushing your teeth regularly decrease Type II diabetes? We'll discuss that question and many others as we explore connections between oral and systemic health. Because we are so used to the American dichotomy between Medicine and Dentistry, people are often surprised to see and hear how mouth health affects body health. This lecture will seek to remedy that by examining how important ...
In a world that loves a “rags to riches” story, Jesus calls us into his upside-down kingdom where success is not always apparent. Dan* and Hope* have served for over a decade in medically underserved areas of the United States, and most recently, in an unreached, unengaged people group in the Horn of Africa. Drawing from biblical insights and real-world experiences, we will delve in...
For Christian nurses, every patient interaction is an opportunity to reflect Christ. Here's how to live that out and where missions fits into the calling.
Infectious diseases have been the leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout history. Today, however, the burden of infectious diseases is diminishing while the mobility from chronic, non-infectious diseases is growing dramatically. Low-resource nations are particularly ill-equipped to manage diabetes, hypertension, chronic lung, and chronic heart diseases. This session illuminates the...
This session will cover a Biblical anchoring for spiritual oppression, the enemy's methods and goals, and tools for resisting the enemy.
Speaker(s): Dr. Mark W Anderson
Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/standing-firmly-in-our-spiritual-world
