2016 CCHF Conference
Renewing the Vision We’re on our way back from a wonderful gathering of dedicated health professionals meeting in Oklahoma City for the annual 3-day conference of the Christian Community Health Fellowship, focusing on the theme of “Reconciliation.” This year we were able to send six of our staff members to be edified by times of prayer and fellowship, worship and sharing the Word, inspired messages and invigorating workshops, and (yes) some just plain fun. Click here to read more about HBHS and the relationship we have with CCHF. Drs. Morehouse and Mack with Valerie,...
Read MoreFamily Medicine Awards
The Rochester Chapter of the American Academy of Family Practice held its annual awards dinner last night at the Highland Family Medicine program to celebrate with ten University of Rochester School of Medicine students in the Class of 2016 who have chosen to pursue specialty training in Family Medicine and to honor their mentors. One of this year’s graduates is Chanh Huynh who studied in our office with Drs. Mack and Morehouse throughout his second year of medical school. After graduating next month Chanh will be continuing his training here in Rochester at the Highland Family...
Read MoreOutdated Medicine?
Earlier this month the Washington Post ran an article by Dr. Jerald Winakur entitled “In America, the art of doctoring is dying.” The author was in medical practice for nearly 40 years before moving into academic circles, and his thesis is that the practice of medicine has changed dramatically in recent years. In his words, “There is no doubt that the [very personal] kind of medicine I was fortunate to practice is disappearing.” We are happy to report that at His Branches Health Services the practice of this kind of medicine, what Dr. Winakur calls being a...
Read MoreCCHF May Conference!
You’re invited to join us in May at the annual Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) “Reconciliation” Conference in Oklahoma City! CCHF is “a community of Christian health professionals committed to living out the gospel through healthcare among the poor.” A group from Rochester will be traveling together to share a weekend of inspiring presentations and fellowship with other believers in health care from around the country. Student and resident-in-training scholarships and volunteer subsidies are available. Please open and read the attached flyer or visit CCHF online at...
Read MoreHappy New Year 2016!
We welcome you to join us in making 2016 an even better year for all of us in our personal health and in our relationships with our families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, as well as in learning how to live meaningful lives of service to those around us! His Branches Health Services is looking forward to continued growth, and we’re counting on your support and prayer along the way as we: work more closely together as teams to meet your needs. grow our Patient Centered Medical Home and make it even more “home-like.” learn more about the advanced capabilities of our new...
Read MoreWinter Missions Breakfast 2016
Focus On Missions If you’re a health care provider or know someone who is, please consider setting aside the date and signing up now for the Medical Community Christian Fellowship (MCCF) Winter Missions Breakfast coming up on Saturday, January 23rd, from 9-11 am at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue. We’re looking forward to some inspiring presentations (see list below) so mark your calendars, respond 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. Chase...
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