Languages Are Caught - Not Taught
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 Posted in INMED | No Comments »I am fully confident of the fact that active language acquisition is essential for effectiveness in any new culture. A week from today I'll be back in Angola, and I'm polishing my Portuguese today with an inspiration from Colossians 3:1-2 "Portanto, ...
To All INMED Faculty & Students: Well Done!!!
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 Posted in INMED | No Comments »I am enjoying the shine from Monday evening, when INMED received a 2009 Passion Award from the Servant Christian Community Foundation! What an affirmation to be recognized among such remarkable organizations as Fellow Ship of Christian Athletes and Mission Aviation Fellowship. This ...
Important Roles for Pharmacists
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 Posted in INMED | No Comments »This week I responded with enthusiasm to pharmacy student's questions at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. They queired about their potential role in 'serving the forgotten.' Indeed, phamacists can play a critical part, and INMED is pleased to partner with ...
Forgotten Diseases - What about these?
Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in INMED | No Comments »Swine Flu, breast cancer, heart disease - all well known & well funded, thank goodness! But what about the Forgotten Diseases? Not those rare diseases. Rather, those illnesses that today cause immense human suffering, but receive comparatively little attention or ...
Walking After Just 3 Weeks of Therapy!
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 Posted in INMED | No Comments »This morning I'm admiring Marcy Lynn Coonce description of providing physical therapy thru INMED at Vellore Christian Medical College & Hospital in Tamilnadu, India. Marcy writes, “I assisted with treatment for a young boy that had an old femur fracture and ...
What’s YOUR Favorite ‘Forgotten Disease?’
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in INMED | No Comments »Tonight I am generating the INMED November newsletter on the theme of "Forgotten Diseases." Not those obscure, rare maladies that get only a fleeting mention in pathology textbooks. No, I am referring to those illnesses that today cause immense human ...
“I feel a strong call…”
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 Posted in INMED | No Comments »I'm excited over Scarlett Gard's message this morning... "I feel a strong call to work in international medical missions after I finish school and I'm hoping to gain some practical experience and insight thru INMED. I am very interested in ...