2019 CCHF Conference
Interwoven Join the group from Buffalo and Rochester going to Cincinnati this March! Drs. David Holmes and Myron Glick in Buffalo and Dr. Morehouse and Jan Thirlby in Rochester are organizing a contingent of health care workers to attend this year’s Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) national conference, organized on the missional medicine theme of “Interwoven” – indicating that all that we do is interwoven with our faith. Drs. Glick and Morehouse will be among the presenters. CCHF MISSION The mission of CCHF is to educate, encourage and equip Christians to...
Read More2019 Missions Breakfast
Winter Missions Breakfast Saturday, February 2 from 9-11 am Rochester Academy of Medicine We had a wonderful time in fellowship and experiencing the inspiring presentations of our colleagues at our annual Missions Breakfast this year. There were 50 enthusiastic attendees, including students, practicing providers, and spouses. Even the serving staff at the Rochester Academy of Medicine were blessed! Check out (or review, if you were there) the presentations below: Dr. Bill Morehouse – Program Introduction Dr. Jeff Harp – Haiti Medical Missions Trip Arayah Passero – Summer student mission with...
Read More2019 Missions Breakfast
Coming soon! Sign up now for our Winter Missions Breakfast Saturday, February 2 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. Jeff Harp (Family Medicine) – Haiti Arayah Passero (Student Missions) – Kimana, Kenya Dr. David Hough (Internal Medicine/Refugee Health) – Nepal...
Read MoreACEs Breakfast Report
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, followed by a stimulating Q&A session. Most of the...
Read More2018 Fall Breakfast
“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 providers themselves, their...
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 (students and residents welcome at no cost!) 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 attend! All who are...
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