Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Resource Tidbits for Health Volunteers

While attending a GBGM Global Mission Meeting in Austin, TX, several of the attendees offered a list of resources that they had found helpful.
Physician Available
Desires invitation to serve once a year with a Medical Team
Dr. Elias Lara A. contact: dreliosl98@yahoo.com.mx or manosjuntasmedical@hotmail.com

Books:
Serving With Eyes Wide Open by David Livemore (cultural understanding)

Mission Matters by Don C. Richter

Three Cups of Tea by Guy Mortensen

Supplies:
Dental Handtools, some durable, some disposable contact:
Greg Forrester umvimmej@twcny.rr.com

For free recently re-furbished gurneys, beds, gloves, and other similar items contact:
FAME (Fellowship of Medical Evangelicals)
4545 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis, IN

Brothers Brother Foundation - ships ocean containers of donated medical supplies

Global Links Foundation - source for donated medical items