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HEALING the RURAL URBAN DUALISM IN HEALTHCARE: An Incarnational Imperative

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. – John 1:14 (NRSV) When John spoke to us saying “the Word became … Continue reading

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Is There No Balm in Rural America?

During my second year at Vanderbilt Divinity School, I had the opportunity through the field education program to intern at the Tennessee Justice Center, a nonprofit law firm representing clients who navigate the complex, state run health care system called … Continue reading

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Waiving Responsibility: The Kentucky HEALTH Plan is a Major Barrier to Family Health.

When it comes to healthcare, timing is key.  It is obvious in the case of medical emergencies:   “How long was the brain deprived of oxygen?” “How long did you do CPR?”  “How long until an OR will be available … Continue reading

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Not a Savior, But a Partner

Building Community Together in the Health & Faith Cooperative Editor’s Note: In Defending the Common Good, we cannot forget the crucial role of healthcare, nor the need for health providers to find new ways of relating to communities. This article … Continue reading

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