CCHF's new CEO, Dr. Rick Donlon had the second part of the Friday morning plenary session of the 2025 CCHF Conference. This plenary session was recorder on Friday April 11th during the 2025 CCHF Conference in the Cincinnati area.
Rick currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) in Memphis, TN., and recently as the Interim Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Community Health Services in Franklin, TN. He also serves part-time as an emergency department physician at the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Donlon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth TX, and his Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans followed by a combined internship and residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and holds an active medical license in Tennessee. Dr. Donlon has co-founded several healthcare initiatives, including Resurrection Health and Christ Community Health Services, which focus on serving low-income populations in the Memphis area. His recent publications include contributions to book chapters on healthcare missions, emphasizing the importance of serving underserved populations. Dr. Donlon is an active member of various professional organizations and community boards, including the Community Advisory Board for the Assisi Foundation.
The CCHF Conference is truly unique experience. It is the domestic medical missions conference designed for people who see medicine as a calling, and are committed to missional, faith-driven healthcare here in the United States. Visit CCHF.org to learn more about Christian Community Health Fellowship and our yearly national CCHF Conference.
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CCHF's Mission: The mission of Christian Community Health Fellowship is to encourage, engage and equip Christians to live out the gospel through healthcare among the poor and marginalized.
CCHF's Vision: We envision a movement of God's people who choose daily to promote healing in marginalized communities in the name of Jesus.
To learn more about Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) and how you can get involved please visit our website at CCHF.org. If you see medicine as more than a career choice - as a calling to serve Christ – then these are your people. Yearly we host the CCHF Conference where hundreds of individuals and organizations join together to network, learn, and worship. Visit https://www.cchfconference.org/ for full schedule, details, & to register!
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Dr. Esther Kim of Clarkston, GA had the Saturday plenary session of the 2025 CCHF Conference. This plenary session was recorder on Saturday April 12th during the 2025 CCHF Conference in the Cincinnati area.
Esther, originally from Malaysia, spent much of her school years in Texas. After a transformative experience at Summer Medical Institute (SMI) in Harlingen, TX, and a student rotation at Christ Community Health Services in Memphis, TN, she pursued a residency in Family Medicine and completed an OB fellowship. With support from various CCHF community mentors, she co-founded Ethne Health in 2017, a community clinic located in Clarkston, Georgia, which is known as the most diverse square mile in the U.S.
Currently, Esther serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Ethne Health, where she also provides care for patients who speak over 40 languages. She has a deep passion for women's health, as well as for mentoring staff and students. When she’s not in the clinic, Esther enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and in the homes of their neighbors.
The CCHF Conference is truly unique experience. It is the domestic medical missions conference designed for people who see medicine as a calling, and are committed to missional, faith-driven healthcare here in the United States. Visit CCHF.org to learn more about Christian Community Health Fellowship and our yearly national CCHF Conference.
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CCHFTalk is a production of Christian Community Health Fellowship.
CCHF's Mission: The mission of Christian Community Health Fellowship is to encourage, engage and equip Christians to live out the gospel through healthcare among the poor and marginalized.
CCHF's Vision: We envision a movement of God's people who choose daily to promote healing in marginalized communities in the name of Jesus.
To learn more about Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) and how you can get involved please visit our website at CCHF.org. If you see medicine as more than a career choice - as a calling to serve Christ – then these are your people. Yearly we host the CCHF Conference where hundreds of individuals and organizations join together to network, learn, and worship. Visit https://www.cchfconference.org/ for full schedule, details, & to register!
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Dr. Grant Scaroborough of Columbus, GA had the Friday morning plenary session of the 2025 CCHF Conference. This plenary session was recorder on Friday April 11th during the 2025 CCHF Conference in the Cincinnati area.
Grant, M.D. Grant currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer Mercy Med of Columbus. A native of Columbus, Dr. Scarborough graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Biology. Immediately following graduation, he spent two years on staff with Young Life in metro-Atlanta. It was during this time that Grant became involved in an outreach effort to the homeless of downtown Atlanta and soon felt called to actively work with and for the underserved around him. After seeking the counsel of several trusted advisors, Grant came to believe that this calling would lead him to practice medicine. Dr. Scarborough earned his medical degree from Mercer Medical School and completed his internal medicine and pediatric residency at the University of Tennessee – Memphis, and finished his Med/Peds residency at the University of Tennessee. In the fall of 2007, Dr. Scarborough returned to Georgia as co-founder of Christ Community Health Services of Augusta. After several years in Augusta, Dr. Scarborough and his family felt the call of the Lord to move to Columbus, GA. As a board certified pediatrician and internal medicine physician, Grant desires to see God glorified through caring for the poor and discipling young medical students to do the same.
The CCHF Conference is truly unique experience. It is the domestic medical missions conference designed for people who see medicine as a calling, and are committed to missional, faith-driven healthcare here in the United States. Visit CCHF.org to learn more about Christian Community Health Fellowship and our yearly national CCHF Conference.
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CCHFTalk is a production of Christian Community Health Fellowship.
CCHF's Mission: The mission of Christian Community Health Fellowship is to encourage, engage and equip Christians to live out the gospel through healthcare among the poor and marginalized.
CCHF's Vision: We envision a movement of God's people who choose daily to promote healing in marginalized communities in the name of Jesus.
To learn more about Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) and how you can get involved please visit our website at CCHF.org. If you see medicine as more than a career choice - as a calling to serve Christ – then these are your people. Yearly we host the CCHF Conference where hundreds of individuals and organizations join together to network, learn, and worship. Visit https://www.cchfconference.org/ for full schedule, details, & to register!
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Rev. Dr. Christopher Dodd of Chicago, IL had the opening plenary session of the 2025 CCHF Conference. This plenary session was recorder on Thursday April 10th during the 2025 CCHF Conference in the Cincinnati area.
Rev. Dr. Christopher Dodd serves as the Lead Pastor of New Community Church in Dolton, Illinois, where he has been instrumental in fostering community partnerships and inspiring growth since 2013. A native Chicagoan, Rev. Dodd completed his Bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, followed by a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. With a diverse background in corporate sales and management, Rev. Dodd transitioned to ministry in 2001. He is a sought-after speaker, and author sharing his expertise in spiritual growth and leadership development at universities and health organizations. He has cultivated collaborations with various local organizations, including ACE Afterschool Program, and Meals on Wheels, and is currently the Learning and Development Manager at Lawndale Christian Health Center. Rev. Dodd continues to engage audiences through his dynamic speaking engagements, books, and impactful sermons.
The CCHF Conference is truly unique experience. It is the domestic medical missions conference designed for people who see medicine as a calling, and are committed to missional, faith-driven healthcare here in the United States. Visit CCHF.org to learn more about Christian Community Health Fellowship and our yearly national CCHF Conference.
We hope you enjoy this podcast, follow, like and share with your friends!
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CCHFTalk is a production of Christian Community Health Fellowship.
CCHF's Mission: The mission of Christian Community Health Fellowship is to encourage, engage and equip Christians to live out the gospel through healthcare among the poor and marginalized.
CCHF's Vision: We envision a movement of God's people who choose daily to promote healing in marginalized communities in the name of Jesus.
To learn more about Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) and how you can get involved please visit our website at CCHF.org. If you see medicine as more than a career choice - as a calling to serve Christ – then these are your people. Yearly we host the CCHF Conference where hundreds of individuals and organizations join together to network, learn, and worship. Visit https://www.cchfconference.org/ for full schedule, details, & to register!
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Leadership Series: Michael Aitcheson
Michael Aitcheson is the planter and senior pastor of Christ United Fellowship in Orlando, Florida. He is a council member of the Gospel Coalition; hosts a podcast called “As In Heaven”; and has served for 10 years on the Board of Grace Medical Home, a CCHF flagship clinic in Orlando. We were blessed to have Mike share as the opening plenary speaker for the 2024 CCHF conference. I love Mike, and you will too! Here is my conversation with Mike the night before the 2024 CCHF conference.
If you would like to know what a great board looks like, take a look at Grace Medical Home in Orlando. And if you want an example of what a Board member should be like, Mike Aitcheson is a great model. Board members should be a living brochure of what your organization aspires to be. Don’t ever settle for less!
I encourage you to watch the recording of Mike’s talk at the 2024 CCHF conference here: https://youtu.be/x83fmpHqO7o?si=kyav8...
Also, you can watch the video recording of this interview on our CCHF YouTube channel.
My prayer for you is that you will find partnerships and support as you walk out your desire to serve Christ by loving our vulnerable neighbors through care for their bodies and souls. I hope to see you at the next CCHF conference. Until then, thanks for listening, and let us know how we can partner with you.
~Steve
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CCHFTalk is a production of Christian Community Health Fellowship.
CCHF's Mission: The mission of Christian Community Health Fellowship is to encourage, engage and equip Christians to live out the gospel through healthcare among the poor and marginalized.
CCHF's Vision: We envision a movement of God's people who choose daily to promote healing in marginalized communities in the name of Jesus.
To learn more about Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) and how you can get involved please visit our website at CCHF.org. If you see medicine as more than a career choice - as a calling to serve Christ – then these are your people. Yearly we host the CCHF Conference where hundreds of individuals and organizations join together to network, learn, and worship. Visit https://www.cchfconference.org/ for full schedule, details, & to register!
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The Leadership Series: Breanna Lathrop
Host: Steve Noblett
A few years ago, I picked up a great book through InterVarsity Press called "How Neighborhoods Make Us Sick, Restoring Health and Wellness to Our Communities". I was delighted to find out that it was authored by two ladies who work at Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Atlanta.
One of those ladies is Breanna Lathrop. We connected, and she's been a big part of CCHF ever since. Breanna's a great champion for Christian health care and for addressing social determinants of health as an exercise in loving our communities as Jesus does. She's a DMP with a master's in public health. And at the time of this interview, she was serving as the Chief Operating officer at Good Samaritan Health Center in Atlanta and is the Board Chair for CCHF.
Breanna's done a lot of workshops for CCHF conferences over the years, and I asked her to be a plenary speaker at the 2024 conference. Her talk was amazing! And if you were not there, you should look it up on our website at cchf.org or on YouTube. It was my privilege to sit down with her the night before her plenary sessions and just talk. This is that talk, and I hope you enjoy it.
Breanna co-authored a book titled "How Neighborhoods Make Us Sick: Restoring Health and Wellness to Our Communities". You can currently purchase her book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iQSxWHp
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CCHFTalk is a production of Christian Community Health Fellowship.
CCHF's Mission: The mission of Christian Community Health Fellowship is to encourage, engage and equip Christians to live out the gospel through healthcare among the poor and marginalized.
CCHF's Vision: We envision a movement of God's people who choose daily to promote healing in marginalized communities in the name of Jesus.
To learn more about Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) and how you can get involved please visit our website at CCHF.org. If you see medicine as more than a career choice - as a calling to serve Christ – then these are your people. Yearly we host the CCHF Conference where hundreds of individuals and organizations join together to network, learn, and worship. Visit https://www.cchfconference.org/ for full schedule, details, & to register!
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