Medical missions is one of the most important types of modern Christian missions. This type of ministry is very important, as it meets both felt and spiritual needs. Medical missions can consist of long-term outreach such as building hospitals, orphanages, or other medical care facilities; or it can consist of short-term teams doing clinics for medical or dental treatment. Some teams will treat only a few broad illnesses such as outbreaks or the common parasite.
This section of the Missionary Resource Center will focus on resources for team leaders, coordinators, field receivers, and doctors and dentists. Common needs will include finding donated medicines, clinic consultation forms, and advice on third-world medical practice. If you can't find the resource you're looking for, be sure to post a note on our discussion board and one of our volunteers will help you find it.
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by Hugh Coffee
A field manual with instructions for emergency procedures when faced with life or death medical situations. Contains photographs and illustrations.
Published by Paladin Press (May, 1993)
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by Charles S. Houston
Great advice for taking care of yourself while ascending to new heights.
Published by ICS Books (February 1, 1998)
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by Buck Tilton and Frank Hubbell
"Medicine for the Backcountry can prepare you for just about any major or minor medical emergency you might face in the outdoors. Using real-life anecdotes, step-by-step instructions, and clear illustrations, this invaluable guide shows you how to assess, manage, and care for bone breaks and fractures, muscular injuries, heat and cold injuries, near drowning, spinal trauma, bites and stings and many other potential maladies. Each chapter also includes "The Barehanded Principles" - a point-by-point summary of the information you need to know to provide help in a hurry."
Published by Globe Pequot Pr (September 1, 1999)
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by Stephen Bezruchka
John Sireci---"As a medical intern, I have utilized many different books/manuals in the hospital and outpatient setting. This book is by far the most complete and satisfying source that I have ever used. The algorithms are clearly written and provide information on diagnosis and treatment based upon current guidelines. It is a must buy!"
Published by Mountaineers Books; 3rd edition (March 1, 1999)
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by US Department of the Army
Gives instructions for emergency first aid; includes lists for first aid kits.
Published by Apple Pie Publishers, LLC (January 6, 1999)
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by Murray Dickson
Through simple language and clear illustrations, this manual provides directions for dental cleaning, filling, and extraction using the tools and materials at hand in undeveloped areas.
Published by Herperian Foundation (October, 1983)
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by David Werner
The book includes easy to read diagrams and illustrations, accompanied by clear instructions for treatment, while taking into consideration the limited resources often found in undeveloped areas. It also encourages preventative health care and education through practical advice.
Published by Hesperian Foundation (June 1983)
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This book is becoming hard to find, but it's an all-time medical missions classic!!!
by Eric A. Weiss
In addition to giving layman instructions for emergency medical response, this includes medication dosages and conversion tables.
Published by Mountaineers Books (November, 1998)
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Website: http://www.believersworld.com
A short-term missions sending organization. We organize and facilitate mission trips for individuals, churches, youth groups, and other mission organizations. Ministry type includes children’s ministries, orphanages, medical, technical/computer installations, construction and work projects, and evangelistic drama in barrios, parks and many other places. We minister in various parts of the world including Central/South America, Africa, Europe, the U.S., and Mexico. Come join us and use your God-given gifts and talents to share His word.
Telephone: 918-641-5100
Website: http://www.healthserve.org
HealthServe exists to enable Christian healthcare students & professionals to work in the developing world.
Telephone: +44 [0]20 7928 4694
Website: www.forgottenchildrenministries.org
This is a christian ministry in Honduras. We rescue boys from the streets of Tegucigalpa and other cities.
They are introduced to Christ and given the opportunity to live at a farm 30 minutes from the capitol. They are discipled, educated, cared for and taught a trade. Mission trips available and donations accepted.
Telephone: 423 892-4979
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The Iberoamerican Frontier Missions Brotherhood (HIMF) is a Latin American based international missions society that seeks to recruit, mobilize, train and send Latin American apostolic teams focused on church planting, principally among Muslim peoples groups. Its international base is located in San Jose, Costa Rica. HIMF bases function as intentional missionary training communities. Email address: info @ himf.or.cr (with no spaces in address).
Telephone: 011-506-268-5717
Website: www.aafp.org/afp/990501ap/2523.html
This article by Dr. Gregory Juckett of the West Virginia School of Medicine covers everything travelers need to know about malaria, including all of the medicines to prevent it.
Website: http://www.mmncontainers.com/
MMN receives and transports goods and supplies globally. MMN particularly concentrates on obtaining medicines and outfitting clinics and hospitals.
Telephone: 01268 765266
Website: http://www.practicingspanish.com
This is a free tutorial website for medical Spanish, with audio. It has multiple categories, including basic pronunciation, geography, and cultural topics. The author has a feedback area in case anyone needs to request new phrases or categories.
Website: www.missiontravel.org
MISSIONTRAVEL.ORG LAUNCHES, OFFERS DISCOUNT AIRFARE FOR MISSIONS -- Christian owned and operated online travel ministry exists to save missions time and money through discounted international airfare. Supporting missionaries, churches and mission organizations, MissionTravel.org focuses on the Great Commission and helps those serving around the world. Dedicated to supporting global missions, qualifying groups of 10 or more will also be eligible to receive contributions from MissionTravel.org owners. Share this great news with your church, missionaries you support, friends and family. Please visit and share http://www.missiontravel.org or info@missiontravel.org and 1-866-855-8850. MissionTravel.org – the savings are eternal.
Telephone: 619-849-8850
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services. Check out their Traveler's Health and Vaccines / Immunizations sections.
Telephone: (404) 639-3534
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