Global Conversation Events held virtually through Zoom
The Global Health Institute partners with World Affairs Council Inland Southern California to present in person and online education events on current global issues.
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Due to CDC guidelines, Loma Linda University Health has made the decision to cancel our on-campus events until further notice. Select virtual events have been scheduled. For the latest information about COVID-19, please visit our coronavirus update page.
ONGOING VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Global Conversations
2021 Events
COVID-19 Vaccine eConsultation by Zoom: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 6:00-7:30 a.m.
(English, Español, Français) Created for our sister international mission hospitals and health systems around the world, this webinar will provide the latest news on COVID-19, as well as the development and science behind the vaccines.
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(CAMEL) About the COVID-19 Vaccine by Zoom: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6:00-7:00 a.m.
This CAMEL webinar will provide background on the development, scientific understanding, and clinical trials related to COVID-19 vaccines.
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School of Medicine Mission Interest Group: "Stories from Chad" by Zoom: Sabbath, Oct. 17 at 4:00 pm
Presented by: Drs. Andrew and Megan Trecartin and Dr. Staci Davenport. Join us and hear from these three Loma Linda University School of Medicine alumni serving in Bere, Chad, as they share how they've seen God working in Chad, and how He sustains His people through challenges.
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Clinical eConsultation: COVID-19 via ZOOM, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 7:00 to 8:00 am
Clinicians from Adventist international mission hospitals will have the opportunity to ask LLUH's top healthcare professionals clinical questions about COVID-19, during this hour-long live Zoom session.
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Oak Glen Fellowship: Rebuilding Haiti: 10 Years After the Earthquake, Sabbath, Mar. 14, 10:30 am
Haiti Adventist Hospital orthopedic surgeon Scott Nelson, MD, along with Jere Chrispens, along with Loma Linda University School of Medicine classes of 2010 and 2018 discuss "Students, Faculty and Faith take on the Impossible."
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Dispelling Myths: What We Know About Coronavirus, Tues. Feb. 25, 6pm
Experts from Loma Linda University Health and local county departments of public health will discuss what we know about COVID-19, as well as what you can do to be prepared and prevent its spread.
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Oak Glen Fellowship: Confronting Poverty in San Bernardino, Sabbath, Feb. 8, 10:30 am
School of Medicine students led by Garrett Shanks, National CORE president Steve PonTell, along with Lowell King, regional operations officer of Goodwill Southern California, discuss “Street Medicine, Housing and Job Training in San Bernardino.”
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Prospective Student Open House: Sunday, Jan. 26, 10:00am to 3:00pm
One open house attendee will win a paid spot on one of the University’s international mission trips should they matriculate.
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The Katinas Christmas Concert with Loma Linda Academy Pro Music: Thursday, Dec. 5 @ 7pm
Join us for an inspirational night of Christmas music with the Katinas and special guest Loma Linda Academy Pro Musica at the Loma Linda University Church. General admission $15. All ticket proceeds will go to the Loma Linda University Health Students for International Mission Service (SIMS) 2020 mission trip to Samoa, in partnership with the Katinas and Love Squared.
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SIMS International Night: Thursday, Nov. 14 @ 6pm
Join us for an evening of food and fun from around the world. Hear about past mission trips and find out about upcoming 2020 mission trips.
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Oak Glen Fellowship: Saturday, Feb 9, 10:30am - Featuring LLUH Global Campus Malawi, Africa
Residents and attending physicians will share their experiences, reflect on the exchanges, and discuss the impact of serving in Africa at the Loma Linda University Health Global Campus - Malawi.
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Oak Glen Fellowship: Saturday, Oct. 12, 10:30am - Featuring SIMS Mexico Mission Trips
Featuring Students for International Service (SIMS) Mexico mission trips with special guests from our international partner site in Mexico's state of Baja California. Get to know other employees and students outside of campus, and enjoy a vegetarian potluck; please bring salad, entree or dessert; drinks are provided.
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LLU Student Welcome Back Bash - African Safari: Monday, Sep. 23 @ 5:00 pm
LLU Students: We are "Wild about Service" and want you to be too! Visit Students for International Mission Service and the Global Health Institute booths at the Welcome Back Bash.
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Mission Interest Group Vespers - Kenya: Monday, Sep. 13 @ 6:30 pm
Mel Bersaba, MD, a Deferred Mission Appointee (DMA) serving at Better Living Hospital in Kenya, Africa, and his wife Maureen Bersaba, RN, Global Missions Appointee (GMA), will be speaking this Friday evening for the Mission Interest Group (MIG) vespers program at the Drayson Center Collin's Amphitheater. Food will served, please RSVP using link below.
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Celebration of Life for Dr. Leonard Bailey: Sunday, June 23 at 4pm
To honor the life and legacy of Leonard L. Bailey a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 23, at 4pm at the Loma Linda University Church. Memorial gifts may be made to support the newly established Leonard L. Bailey Endowed Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery, which will further research and education.
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Department of Surgery to discuss Global Surgery and the PAACS/ LLU partnership: May 26 at 1:00 pm
Loma Linda University Department of Surgery to host discussion “Global Surgery: The PAACS/LLU Partnership - A model for sustainable international graduate medical education” on May 26.
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Genocide in Rwanda: Lessons learned & forgotten after 25 years: May 22 at 6:30 pm
Join us for powerful first-person stories which shed light on the human condition, the lessons to be learned from the Genocide in Rwanda and how we can be agents of change.
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Loma Linda University Health to host live web conference about Asthma care in the U.S. and Ghana on May 2 at 7:00 am
Loma Linda University Health International Asthma Consortium to host the May 2 live web conference "Global Insights into the Treatment and Barriers of Asthma Care in the United States and Ghana.”
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Missions Bootcamp in Haiti: June 9 - 23
The inaugural Missions Bootcamp at Haiti Adventist Hospital in Haiti will prepare Deferred Mission Appointees (DMAs) and LLU residents for leadership and medical ministry at international Adventist mission hospitals.
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International Vespers & Agape Feast: Friday, April 4, 6pm
Fellowship with us Friday, April 4, 2019 at 6pm for the International Vespers & Agape Feast at the Councilors Student Pavilion. A light dinner will be served. Co-sponsored by LLUSA.
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World Affairs Council - Human Migration: Thursday, March 7, 5:30pm
Loma Linda University Health is co-sponsoring the March 7 World Affairs Council Inland Southern California event “Human Migration: A Global Issue.”
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Oak Glen Fellowship: Saturday, Feb 9, 10:30am
Oak Glen Fellowship: Tales of a Mission-Minded Family — featuring Drs. Jason and Belen Lohr and their children.
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Prospective Student Open House: Sunday, Jan 27, 10am to 3pm
One open house attendee will win a paid spot on one of the University’s international mission trips that will take place during the winner’s time as a student should they matriculate.
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