āBut seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as wellā (Matthew 6:33, NIV).
Read MoreWe were sitting at a small table in the cheap furniture section of the hospital employee dining room, my first chance to get to know her: a young, chief of in–patient psychiatry, mother of three small children, follower of Christāme: an old guy, chief of oncology, 50 years married, grandfather of six, follower of Christ.
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āIn the last days, God says, āI will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreamsāā (Acts 2:17, NIV).
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Membership Donate Now Family vs. Physician by The Point Header CMDA’s The Point Family vs. Physician July 19, 2018 by Autumn Dawn Galbreath, MD, MBA Family vs. Physician July 19, 2018 by Autumn Dawn Galbreath, MD, MBA
Read MoreWhat would you think of a major regulatory body, known for its demanding standards for quality and utilityāread integrityāthat suddenly abandons its own rules, despite the loud protestations of its own quality advisory committee, and put its imprimatur of approval on a medication that: 1) fails to meet its established endpoints of utility; 2) […]
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A family meeting is a proactive way to protect your loved ones from the uncertainty and drama that too many families navigate after someone passes away.
Read MoreMedical Education International is a short–term missions program that provides academic teaching and clinical training while spreading the gospel to doctors and students in hard to reach countries.
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I donāt drag out my MD for just any occasion. Typically, I keep it tucked away. But today I thought I would speak (indirectly) to residents, especially first–year residents or interns, so it seemed appropriate. Perhaps you ladies, who are reading this article, will pass along my remarks to the young physicians in your lives.
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To introduce diverse health care students to Christian medical missions allowing them to not only become familiar with the cultural, social, spiritual, medical and dental problems in developing countries, but also to obtain the skills to participate, in training and mentoring the next generation of missionaries in the name of Jesus.
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[…] celebrated 33 years married. 33 years. 25 of those I have been married to a physician. (The first eight he was an aerospace engineer but donāt get me started on the bliss of having a NASA engineer as a husband and the flex schedule that meant he had a three -day weekend twice a month!)
Read MoreWe publish a wide variety of informational print, audio and electronic publications that are designed to encourage, equip and motivate our members.
Read MoreMedical Education International is a short–term missions program that provides academic teaching and clinical training while spreading the gospel to doctors and students in hard to reach countries.
Read More[…] be given to a person who is or is not a member of CMDA. Ā MISSIONARY OF THE YEAR AWARD The Missionary of the Year award is presented each year to missionary doctors who: personify the qualities of a missionary; namely, a love and passion for reaching unbelievers with the gospel, an attitude of […]
Read MoreChristian Medical & Dental Associations offers excellent employment opportunities in a professional Christian work environment. In 2003, a landmark study commissioned by Christianity Today and administered by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute recognized us as the best Christian place to work in its category!
Read More: I became involved with CMDA during my second year of medical school. God was working in my life at that time through several events, and in CMDA I found a welcoming, loving, supporting group of friends who loved the Lord and encouraged me in my spiritual growth.
Read MoreAs the trappings of the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons emerge around us in North America, things look and feel quite different for our colleagues serving around the world. For cross–cultural missionaries serving far from home, this time of year is complicated.
Read MoreBurnout is the current buzzword in healthcare, the subject of endless articles and editorial commentaries. Fatigue, depersonalization and cynicism characterize this happiness–ruining and career–destroying disease, which has reached epidemic levels among healthcare professionals across the country.
Read MoreBubbles billowed heavenward with every measured breath as I adjusted my mask, cleared my ears, checked my depth gauge, and glanced down at my Luminox Navy Seal dive watch. Kneeling on the silt floor of the Red Sea, 41 feet below the water surface, we watched and waited, hoping to spot a dolphin.
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November 13 -17, 2024
Confronted with the long–reaching effects of racism, America is being racked with upheaval and unrest. Many are asking, āHow do we respond as Christians to the injustices we see today?ā The challenges in our country are complex and deeply rooted; however, we believe the Church, as a witness to the […]
āJesus replied, āThe hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.āā āJohn 12:23 Jesusā birth, death and resurrection were the fulfillment of multiple Old Testament prophecies, and they coincided with a time period of unbridled harshness and brutality. Death by crucifixion, as described by Martin Hengel, was āa barbaric form of […]
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āNow I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospelā (Philippians 1:12, NIV). He was beaten down by loneliness and a cancer that brought him pain, but he loves Jesus the Christ. When I asked him how he was doing on this […]
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I wish his statement was more true of me. One of our gospelās major principles is that followers of Christ are called to give. Itās clear in the teachings of Jesus, āGive to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from youā (Matthew 5:42, NIV).
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Christian Doctor’s Digest is the premier audio resource for Christian healthcare professionals. Hosted by CMDA CEO Dr. David Stevens, it is an audio magazine released six times each year to all of our members. It includes a variety of interviews with experts in various fields pertaining to Christian healthcare professionals.
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Imagine having an entire army of peers to whom you could turn for advice, ideas and support, from a Biblical, Christian perspective. By joining CMDA, and as a member of the Physician Assistants section, you will become part of a network of fellow Christian PAs, students, residents, doctors and other healthcare professionals who all […]
Read MoreA program designed to serve domestic and international healthcare missionaries in their work as well as aid in the recruitment and retention of career medical missionaries. CMM also assists students with scholarships and overseas rotations.
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Developed by expert healthcare professionals, this new small group study is designed to ask difficult, thought–provoking questions as we seek the truth found in Godās Word about the ethical issues facing Christians today. This curriculum will help you courageously stand up for whatās morally right according to your beliefs.
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In partnership with Global Health Outreach, WPDC women are invited to go on mission trips which offer participants an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of refugees, orphans and human trafficking victims around the world.
Read MoreYour healthcare is vitally importantābut in todayās world, itās just as critical that your healthcare professionals understand your faith and know how to incorporate your values into your care. When you see a Christian healthcare professional for your healthcare needs, you know your faith will be respected and valued. Thatās part of our […]
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Margaret J. Dietz Scholarship ā Provides financial assistance to support the Christian and professional leadership development of physicians and dentists in low and low–middle income countries and regions of the world.
Read MoreThere are several types of human trafficking including forced labor, sex trafficking, forced child labor, bonded labor, involuntary domestic servitude, debt bondage among migrant laborers and child soldiers. Human trafficking occurs in every part of the world, from less developed countries to more developed countries. As such, it is a crime under U.S. and […]
Read More[…] heads above water. But as we approach the back half and final stretch of our working career and life circumstances evolve, new opportunities for serving God can present themselves. Will you come with open hands and an open heart, asking Jesus what he might have next for you, and acting upon it when He […]
Read MoreCMDA Birmingham’s vision is to strengthen and equip physicians, PA’s, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, students, and other healthcare professionals with the wisdom and compassion of Christ as they transform their professional fields through holistic care. Through this network of Christ–centered, compassionate caregivers, people receive the latest medical treatment through the transformative power of the gospel.
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March 22–April 2, 2025
Imagine yourself amidst the breathtaking scenery of New Zealand. Picture mountains, crystal–clear fords, and rolling green hills teeming with unique wildlife. We’re thrilled to invite you on an unforgettable journey to New Zealand (NZ), the Land of the Long White Cloud. With the overwhelming response to our first NZ Tour […]
[…] therefore will entail screening for the symptoms of mental health disorders. Treatment should involve therapy as much is available in the areas where they are recovering and learning to return to normal life. Medications can be considered for these mental health diagnoses as well with care taken in prescribing for children and teenagers. This […]
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In 2021 the CMDA Board of Trustees assigned nine strategic initiatives to the staff of CMDA for completion over a three–year period. One of the two initiatives placed under the advocacy was to align its advocacy with policies where Jesus has the greatest concern.
Read MoreWhereas modern medicine has made available technologies that can prolong life, medical science alone cannot answer questions of whether life–sustaining technologies should be used in particular circumstances or whether such technologies are consistent with patientsā goals of care, values, and beliefs about health, life, and death.
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āI have come that they may have life, and have it to the fullā (John 10:10b, NIV). āIām ready for you to let me go, Doc,ā he said. āYou mean to heaven?ā I asked.
Read More[…] moved to be near her daughter, but her daughter has rejected her. āI have to love her from a distance. She got a new job and bought a Range Rover. Now she acts like I never loved her. She donāt know that you canāt take nuthinā but your good works with you when you die.ā
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[…] from complications of therapy. āThis aināt nothing,ā he declared. āIn the 80s I was shooting up drugs every day. I would find myself watching my hand inject the drugs and tell it to stop, but it wouldnāt. I even tried to commit suicide. I took an extra -large dose of the drug and injected it.
Read MoreIf interested in serving with the Presbyterian Church USA, you can learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/ty7uhga
Read MoreFocus International Development (FID) has a Family Medicine Clinic and Clinical Training Center in Central Asia and is in the process of opening a second clinic.
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[…] years earlier. The scene was some kind of a garden party, and in the midst of the lively antics of my parents, their siblings and my great -aunts and great–uncles, there was a late middle–aged woman who justā¦stood there. Eventually someone took her arm and led her to a chair where she justā¦sat there. […]
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During a recent urgent care shift, a young welder presented with a metal foreign body in his eye. If you work in emergency medicine, urgent care or ophthalmology, or if you weld yourself, you are already aware of this occupational hazard. I was not aware of it prior to starting work in urgent care, […]
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Read MoreA program designed to serve domestic and international healthcare missionaries in their work as well as aid in the recruitment and retention of career medical missionaries. CMM also assists students with scholarships and overseas rotations.
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The purpose of the Fellowship of Christian Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (FCPRS) is to encourage, educate and challenge members to engage in a deeper, more fulfilling walk with our Savior, equipping us to impact the lives of others with the gospel.
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Dr. Robert and Marian Schindler Scholarship – Provides $1200 to help fund senior medical students, residents and/or fellows to teach on a short term mission trip with CMDAās Medical Education International mission arm.
Read MoreI wish his statement was more true of me. One of our gospelās major principles is that followers of Christ are called to give. Itās clear in the teachings of Jesus, āGive to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from youā (Matthew 5:42, NIV).
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[…] The increasing wickedness is primarily driven by an abounding disregard of Godās Word, a blatant disregard of truth. Those participating in and contributing to the increasing wickedness (wrongdoing) that we are being affected by throughout our society is cloaked in what they depict in their minds as āright -doing.ā They believe their actions are […]
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How do you ascertain Godās will for your life? This is one of the greatest existential questions asked by followers of Christ, the young in particular. It is also one of the most profoundly misunderstood. We may be taught that there is a divine roadmap for our lives, known to God yet unknown to […]
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[…] gets religion,ā writes Douthat. Nor is he sanguine for the prospects of that occurring. Douthat postulates two primary obstacles. First, āa moral vision that regards emancipated, self -directed choice as essential to human freedom and the good life.ā Second, an entrenched anti–supernaturalism: āThe average Ivy League professor, management consultant or Google engineer is not […]
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Read MoreCMDA Cincinnati exists to encourage, strengthen, and equip healthcare professionals to: live out the character of Christ in their homes, workplaces, communities, and around the world; cultivate communities to reach, mentor, and partner with healthcare professionals; pursue professional excellence and compassion through Christ–centered care; and provide spaces of dialogue to address relevant healthcare issues.
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Be an advocate for Godās Word and speak truth into todayās ethical issues. These resources will help you learn how to answer difficult questions with grace, kindness and truth.
Read MoreDr. T. Bob and Janis Davis Dental Student Scholarship Fund Give In Honor of Janis Davis Be sure to select aĀ Tribute Type when donating to this fund in honor or in memory of Janis Davis. Donate Janicedavis Donate Janicedavis
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[…] little girl; the reactions of the adults around me were so remarkable that I still remember exactly where I was. In all of that time I will tell you what I have learned: God is the only One we can trust to tell us the truth and the only One who can give us peace.Ā
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced on AAP News on August 4, 2023, āAAP reaffirms gender–affirming care policy, authorizes systematic review of evidence to guide update.ā
Read MoreThe CMDA Center for Well–being helps Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well–being and maximize influence. Listen to our Healthy Doctor Podcast.
Read MoreāI have been richly blessed by God, and I have a burning desire to do what I can to bring His message to anyone who will listen.ā āPeter E. Dawson, DDS
Read MoreHow many times have you gone to clinic when you were sicker than the patients you were treating? Listened to other peopleās woes and stresses when your own were weightier? Given your last emotional resources to a patient whose need was less than your family memberās? Forfeited sleep while advising a patient of how […]
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How the spiritual needs of an academic–based group of physicians and scientists inspired the founding of the Christian Academic Physicians and Scientists (CAPS), a specialty section of CMDA.
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I caught myself misusing my prayer life today. A friend whose mother is very ill sent a text and asked for prayers. I immediately replied by text, āPraying for you now,ā and I lifted up a quick one.
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September 24 – October 29, 2024
Get trained in the mindset and skills of coaching and you‘ll gain a powerful tool for impacting patients, students, staff and colleagues. This six–week, online CME–approved, interactive coaching training course will equip you to lead more effectively, assist colleagues with burnout, improve patient health outcomes and maximize the […]
[…] finding the place where God wants you to serve is to be faithful where you are serving now. Ā Whatever the circumstances, harsh or pleasant, we are presently in a place where God has a mission for us. Are we completing it well? Are we touching the people He wants us to touch, speaking […]
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[…] 3:18, NKJV). Ā His tumor was in remission, so we spent most of our time chatting about life. His wife shared something she had learned recently. ā You know, he never talks about himself, so even though we have been married 52 years, Iām always learning something new about him. The other day we […]
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November 15 -16, 2024
This course builds on the foundational skills in coaching taught in our 501 course to focus on expanding participants’ understanding of principles of change, transition and transformation. These concepts are then used to further develop participants’ coaching skills so they can help others be proactive in change, understand and leverage […]
[…] had its beginning when George Peterson and Kenneth Gieser met at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois in 1931.Ā Both men had been experiencing a sense of loneliness in their Christian walk.Ā The two began meeting regularly for prayer and Scripture reading every Saturday afternoon.Ā Soon other medical students joined the two men, […]
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[…] of the most common reasons healthcare professionals give for not joining or renewing their membership is that they do not have time to be involved. Membership does not obligate you to participate in any of the ministries of CMDA. These ministries are there when or if you need them, either serving you or serving others.
Read MoreInternational Tours View All CMDA Events Israel Tour ā In the Footsteps of Jesus November 8 -17, 2023 āO Jerusalem, Jerusalemā¦.ā These words of Jesus (Mark 23 and Luke 13) express the deep affection God has for the land and people of Israel. Whether reflected in the stories of Scripture or in todayās headlines, […]
Read MoreThrough CMDA’s Department of Continuing Education, you can earn continuing medical and dental education credits at a variety of CMDA events around the country. The Christian Medical & Dental AssociationsĀ® is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for healthcare providers.
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[…] Along with encouraging students to live out the character of Christ on their campuses, we help Christian healthcare professionals connect with each other through local ministries. Are you interested in starting a local ministry group or campus chapter in your community? Contact your regional director at [email protected] to learn best practices on building a […]
Read MoreCMDA Houston’s vision is to strengthen and equip physicians, PA’s, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, students, and other healthcare professionals with the wisdom and compassion of Christ as they transform their professional fields through holistic care. Through this network of Christ–centered, compassionate caregivers, people receive the latest medical treatment through the transformative power of the gospel.
Read MoreA program designed to serve domestic and international healthcare missionaries in their work as well as aid in the recruitment and retention of career medical missionaries. CMM also assists students with scholarships and overseas rotations.
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The Psychiatry Section of CMDA strives to To promote fellowship and provide community to support and encourage Christian physicians in the practice of psychiatry, as they explore the relationship between their faith and professional practice. To promote within the church the knowledge and understanding of valid psychiatric approaches to mental health and healing, consistent […]
Read More[…] Central PA’s vision is to strengthen and equip physicians, PA’s, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, students, and other healthcare professionals with the wisdom and compassion of Christ as they transform their professional fields through holistic care. Through this network of Christ -centered, compassionate caregivers, people receive the latest medical treatment through the transformative power of the gospel.
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The mission of the CMDA Obstetrics and Gynecology Section is to educate, encourage and equip Christian Practitioners in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Womenās Health demonstrating the love and compassion of the Lord Jesus Christ to patients, to families, to our colleagues, to our communities, and to the world.
Read MoreWho we are and what we do. The CMDA Center for Well–being helps Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well–being and maximize influence.
Read MoreThis inaugural Great Commission Dental Conference will feature over thirty presenters, speaking on a wide range of topics ā short term mission trips, long term ministry, teaching trips, private practice ministry, community clinic involvement, missionary dental equipment, funding missionary activity, et cetera. There will be something for everyone at this meeting, including sweet fellowship […]
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November 4–7, 2024 Pre–Field is a can’t–miss opportunity for soon–to–be healthcare missionaries. You‘ll learn how to transition into life on the field and serve God effectively for the long run.
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A Second Step Ā āThe blind man said, āRabbi, I want to see.ā āGo,ā said Jesus, ā your faith has healed you.ā Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the roadā (Mark 10:52, NIV). Ā A few weeks ago, he had come to me discouraged that his physical debilitation had taken away […]
Read More[…] the world belongs to them or to some unnamed, unapproachable power out there. They live reactive lives, responding to the actions of fickle circumstanceāmaking plans, and changing them as the world changes around them, hoping to steal something good and meaningful from an Olympian -like god of Fate who has never existed and never cared.””
Read MoreHe spent a month with me as a fourth–year medical student, an Alaskan who loved the Lord.
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Blaise Pascal said, āI do not ask for health or sickness or life or death: I ask that you dispose of my health, sickness, my life, and deathāfor your glory, for my salvation, for the use of the church and the saints of which I am a partā¦Give to me, take away from me, […]
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He is one of our few remaining World War II heroes at 97āa retired pastor, still alert, able to walk with a cane, writing great stories about his life and sharing wisdom that only comes with experience.
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He is one of our few remaining World War II heroes at 97āa retired pastor, still alert, able to walk with a cane, writing great stories about his life and sharing wisdom that only comes with experience.
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2023–2025 CE COURSE AVAILABLE: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 reauthorized major funding sources for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services and included three bills intended to facilitate the integration of behavioral health and primary care.
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April 12–24, 2025 Join other CMDA members and friends as we explore the Seven Churches of Revelations in Turkey.
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āJesus answered,Ā āI amĀ the wayĀ and the truthĀ and the life.Ā No one comes to the Father except through meāā (John 14:6, NIV).
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The hospital notified me today that one of the residents I supervise had more than 600 āview alertsā on her computer that had not been addressed. Alerts contain critical labs, radiology results or notes from other physicians who need a response.
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September 27–29, 2024 Join us at Maranatha September 27–29 for the 2024 Midwest Fall Conference, featuring speaker Carl R Trueman, PhD!
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āAnd you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your mind and with all your strengthā (Mark 12:30, ESV).
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October 3–31, 2024 This 5–week course introduces a framework that utilizes a “coach approach” to mentoring, with an emphasis on a reflective process that nurtures well–being.
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October 25–27, 2024 āThe 4 Mās of Medicineā is the theme for this yearās Northeast Retreat ā held at the Sandy Cove Conference Center, North East, Maryland, for current / future healthcare professionals seeking to bring the hope and healing of Christ to the world.
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