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Advent Care Europe Network Meeting

Lillehammer, Norway | Trans-European (TED) and Inter-European Division (EUD) The Advent Care Europe network, an Adventist Health institutions network created in 2014, met in Norway for its third annual meeting from June 14th through June 16th 2018. Seven institutions representing seven countries took part in this event organized at the Adventist rehabilitation Center “Skogli” in Lillehammer, Norway.

Adventist Recovery Ministries Global Training

Zaoksky, Russia | Euro Asia Division (ESD) Dozens of participants came together on June 11-13 at Zaoksky University for the first Euro-Asia Division Adventist Recovery Ministries Global training. Union health directors, pastors, administrators, teachers, health professionals and lay members were enthusiastic as they learned ways to better understand and minister to the many who struggle with addictive behaviors. Dr. Katia Reinert, Dr.

Thailand Union Health Outreach

Chiang Mai, Thailand | Southern Asia Pacific Division (SSD) The Thailand Union mission has been conducting many health activities in the community in a renewed outreach effort. The year started with Medical Missionary training held at the Adventist Mission office on February 16-25 with dozens of attendees. The Adventist Mission Hospital conducts regular health promotion events throughout the year. On February 12-27 they held a Newstart training for the workers followed by cooking classes and yard sales with affordable goods for the poor on April 1.

7th Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition

Loma Linda University, CA | USA The 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition took place in Loma Linda, CA, from February 26-28. Globally recognized as the world’s premier scientific congress on the effects of vegetarian and other plant-based diets, it showcased recent advances from basic science, epidemiology and clinical trials in vegetarian nutrition from around the planet. Hundreds of people came to hear experts share the latest research findings on the benefits of a healthy vegetarian diet.

Health Ministries Advisory and ARMin Global Training

Brasilia, Brazil | South American Division (SAD) On March 13-15 the South American Division (SAD) held its first Health Ministries Advisory, bringing together Union Health Directors, medical directors of several hospitals and other important collaborators representing eight countries and territories. The GC Health Ministries team shared messages of inspiration and relevant content to equip the leaders in comprehensive health ministry (CHM). The 3-day advisory took place in Brasilia at the SAD headquarters and focuses on a balanced CHM and its mission.

Vibrant Life Clinic Opens its Doors

Bangalore, India | Southern Asia Division (SUD) On January 4, the leadership team of the Southern Asia Division (SUD) joined community leaders, government officials, and health professionals for the inauguration of the Vibrant Life Wellness Center in Bangalore, India.  “We praise God for this opportunity”, said Dr Nurandra Rao, clinic director. Along with his wife, Dr Rani Rao, they envisioned this clinic becoming a center of healing and positive influence in that urban area of Bangalore where many are suffering from physical and mental chronic conditions.

Japan Union Conference NEWSTART Program

Tokyo, Japan | Northern Asia Pacific Division (NSD) On October 22-25, 2017 the Japan Union Conference sponsored a NEWSTART Experience Program in the Gunma Prefecture of Tonegun Minakami City. The beautiful Japanese hot spring and delicious vegetarian meals attracted dozens of participants. Despite the threats of a hurricane weather heavy rain stopped, and the group enjoyed the beauty of Autumn leaves. Dr. Miyagi Shizen, Health Promotion Department Director at Tokyo Adventist Hospital, was the speaker and shared the latest information on preventive medicine.

Dutch Union ARMin Training

Utrecht, Netherlands | Trans-European Division (TED)--Dozens of pastors, counselors, and other health professionals, as well as lay people interested in addiction recovery came together for the Adventist Recovery Ministries (ARMin) Global training in Utrecht, Netherlands.

SUD Health Ministry Advisory

Hosur, India | Southern Asia Division (SUD)--Dozens of health ministry directors, health professionals, healthcare administrators and conference/union officers attended the Southern Asia Division (SUD) Health Ministries advisory in Hosur, India, on October 25-28. They were joined by the three division officers and the GC Health Ministries team.

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