CHICAGO, IL (March 22, 2013) – A number of clean water projects sponsored by the Evangelical Covenant Church and its affiliated ministries are providing a source of safe water for people living in various parts of the world and serve as a fitting tribute in honor of World Water Day, which is observed each year on this day, March 22. Continue Reading »
Posts tagged ‘Health Care’
U.S. News Honors Seven CRC Nursing Facilities
SKOKIE, IL (March 18, 2013) – Nursing facilities at seven Covenant Retirement Communities received a five-star rating – the highest possible – in U.S. News & World Report’s fifth annual “Best Nursing Homes” report. Continue Reading »
Dr. Ben Carson Headlines CCC Detroit Event
DETROIT, MI (February 22, 2013) – World-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson will be the featured speaker at “Courage to Care: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Heroes,” a fundraiser for Covenant Community Care (CCC) that organizers also hope will inspire youth in the city. Continue Reading »
Tenet Healthcare to Acquire Emanuel Medical Center
TURLOCK, CA (February 21, 2013) – Emanuel Medical Center has entered into a definitive agreement with Tenet Healthcare Corporation to be acquired by the Dallas-based healthcare organization sometime during the second quarter of this year, subject to customary approvals and other closing conditions, it was announced today. Continue Reading »
Covenant Kids Congo Passes 3,000 Sponsorship Mark
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (January 11, 2013) – More than 3,000 children have been sponsored through the Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision initiative, says Reesheda Washington, the project’s leader. Continue Reading »
New Enabling Residence to Open in June
By Stan Friedman
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (December 11, 2012) – Construction of a second enabling residence on the campus of Covenant Village of the Great Lakes is expected to be completed in March 2013 and open to residents in June.
Training Saves Lives of Congolese Babies
By Stan Friedman
KARAWA, DR CONGO (December 5, 2012) – Pediatric intensive care specialist Dr. Eric Gunnoe of Portland, Maine, has participated in mission trips to some of the poorest countries around the world, but said his most recent trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo to teach medical personnel at the Karawa Hospital on how to use breathing techniques to help save infants’ lives also was his most rewarding. Continue Reading »
A Biblical Perspective on Health and Healing
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (November 19, 2012) – The country continues to be embroiled in debates on how to provide access to health care, but in his new book, Healthy Human Life, James Bruckner, a professor of Old Testament at North Park Theological Seminary, writes that we need to have a better biblical understanding of health and healing. Continue Reading »
Reservations Being Accepted for Emanuel Gala and Auction
TURLOCK, CA (October 22, 2012) – Reservations are now being accepted for Emanuel Medical Center’s annual Festival of Trees Gala and Auction that benefits Hospice of Emanuel and the Jessica’s House grief support program for children. Continue Reading »
Emanuel Exploring New Approach for Hospital Service Delivery
TURLOCK, CA – Emanuel Medical Center is in exclusive discussions with Tenet Healthcare Corporation for a possible collaboration in the delivery of hospital services in Turlock. Continue Reading »
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