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Lecture Series: “Key Organizational Mindsets for Maximizing Social Impact”
The event “Crisis Negotiation: from Death Grip to Open Hands” was hosted by the Vellore CMC Foundation during Eastertide. Our guest lecturer, Dr. Julia Wattacheril, Director of the Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Program, Associate Professor of Medicine, Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, Columbia University-NY Presbyterian Hospital, spoke about the fact that God can pour “New wine into new wineskins, Mark 7:22” during a crisis.
Collaborative Effort Addresses the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
Over the last couple of weeks, CMC has responded in two key domains: First, the number of patients arriving at CMC each day with fever and breathing difficulty increased substantially as the pandemic wave shifted from the North and West to the East and South.
Thank You for Your Support!
In response to the deadly second wave of COVID-19 in India, the Foundation has raised $1.41 million through a concerted effort with CMC, as well as through the efforts and effectiveness of our Board, alumni, faith-based community, loyal friends and more than 500 newfound donors.
An Update from CMC on its COVID19 Response
Over the last couple of weeks, CMC has responded in two key domains: First, the number of patients arriving at CMC each day with fever and breathing difficulty increased substantially as the pandemic wave shifted from the North and West to the East and South.
Covid-19 Frontline Warriors in Need of the Healing Touch
The medical firefighters are burning out body, mind and soul; And they’re too exhausted to seek help. Read more at The Hindu.
‘Planning Ahead for Oxygen Contingencies is Crucial’
Almost a year after installing an oxygen generator plant on its new campus at Kannigapuram in Ranipet district, the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, is looking to set up two
CMC Implements 5-Point Strategy to Best Support COVID-19 Patients’ Oxygen Needs
As of May 17th, India’s COVID-19 infection rate remains at a devastating rate of 319,497 cases per day. Oxygen, the most critical resource used to treat COVID-19 patients, is in
As COVID Patients Surpass 1500, CMC Opens Additional 12-bed ICU at Kannigapuram Campus
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to surge in South India, CMC has been rapidly increasing their capacity to care for patients with mild to severe cases. In the
U.S. Faith-based Community Rallies to Support CMC Vellore in Its Response to Second Surge of COVID Cases
Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. – Matthew 5:16. The Vellore CMC Foundation, in tandem with
Covid-19: Supreme Court Sets Up 12-Member National Task Force for Oxygen Distribution to States
India: The Supreme Court has set up a twelve-member National Task Force (NTF) to facilitate a public health response to COVID-19 based on scientific and specialized domain knowledge. Dr. J.V.
CMC Redesignates Orthopedics Block to Provide Critical Care for New Surge of COVID Patients
CMC Vellore (CMC) has been a leader during the COVID-19 pandemic, both in the first wave and now during the devastating second wave. On Monday, May 3rd, CMC opened the
Lecture Series: “Crisis Negotiation: From Death Grip to Open Hands”
The event “Crisis Negotiation: from Death Grip to Open Hands” was hosted by the Vellore CMC Foundation during Eastertide. Our guest lecturer, Dr. Julia Wattacheril, Director of the Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Program, Associate Professor of Medicine, Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, Columbia University-NY Presbyterian Hospital, spoke about the fact that God can pour “New wine into new wineskins, Mark 7:22” during a crisis.
Study Warns Diphtheria Could Become a Major Global Threat
The relatively easily preventable infection has started to become resistant to several classes of antibiotics and in future, it may even become immune to vaccination. Read more at Down to
Lecture Series: “Finding Your Way Home”
World-renowned sermonist, Reverend Santhosh George gave an enlightening homily based on Hebrews 13 during our Lenten event, “Finding Your Way Home”. Rev. George examines the Biblical understanding of the word
CMC Researchers Among the Top 2% of the Best Scientists in the World
In December 2020, Stanford University, in concert with the publishing house Elsevier and SciTech Strategies, published a ranking of the 2% of the best scientists in the world. Looking at
Jawadhi Hills Model Village Update
Despite a pandemic and a cyclone that greatly affected the Jawadhi Hills, CMC has continued to work in this area to improve health and provide development opportunities. Below are snapshots
“Ida S: An Appreciation” – Oration Delivered by Dr. James Hamilton Taylor
Together with the Christian Medical College, the Vellore CMC Foundation established the Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration to perpetuate the humanitarian ideals and values seen in the life of
A Firm Foundation in Faith
The Vellore CMC Foundation continues to align with God’s revealed priorities in supporting the “Healing Ministry of Christ” through Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMC&H) while strengthening our relationship with
2020 Year In Review
At the Vellore CMC Foundation, as throughout the rest of the world, 2020 was a year like no other. While we were presented with extraordinary challenges, we were also reminded of
BioLogos Director, Praveen Sethupathy, Shares Views on Harmonizing Faith With Science
The Foundation’s “Lecture Series” has been an opportunity to enlighten teachings and life applications of the Christian faith, along with forming new and meaningful partnerships with faith organizations like BioLogos.