Recorded June 21, 2017 -- For his safety, our speaker presents under the pseudonym "Dr. Joel Jackson," MD, MPH, and discusses "Trauma Surgery in a War-Torn Context: Experiences from a Tent Hospital". … [Read more...]
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Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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