Medical Missions

  There is no medical care in many of the remote villages in the state of Oaxaca. Occasionally, children will die of diarrhea and other related sicknesses which can be easily treated and cured with basic medical knowledge and pharmacy resources. As in the parable of the mustard seed, a little bit of help goes a long way!

The medical team at Roca Blanca, along with the help of short-term medical teams from the United States, have ministered to over 70,000 patients since 1991. Many have come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ through this ministry, and churches have been planted as a direct result of these medical missions, accompanied with the preaching of the gospel.

In 1994, the beautiful Corban Clinic medical facility was constructed at Roca Blanca. This facility is open to the public for consultation on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but patients in need are never turned away. Laura Pratt, Dr. Angelica Swanson, and the nursing staff help to meet the needs of each individual that comes to the clinic. The facility is also used for minor surgery and dental clinics with visiting doctors. In addition to quality medical care, every patient who visits the clinic and pharmacy receives spiritual counseling and prayer. It's exciting to see people experiencing the love of God both through practical, physical care and through the encouragement, comfort and challenge of His Word.

Are you in the medical profession? Read the sections below to help this ministry and co-labor with us in medical missions.

Short-Term Medical Teams

Would you like to be involved in bringing healing and the gospel to people who are waiting for it? Short-term medical teams that partner with Roca Blanca have a profound impact on the people of Oaxaca. Whether you are a nurse, surgeon, physical therapist, family doctor, dentist, or have any other medical training, your talents and gifts can richly bless this region. By partnering with our ministry you will have the opportunity to offer medical care to those in need.

Many churches and individuals have come up with creative ways to partner with Roca Blanca in reaching the needy in Mexico and expanding the Kingdom of God. Regardless of your profession, any individual who is willing to help can make a big difference in the lives of people lacking basic medical care. Pray and consider partnering with us in medical missions.

Internship in Medical Missions

Undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in a medical profession are now welcome to spend a few weeks or an entire semester at Roca Blanca. Come and shadow a doctor and experience hands-on medical treatment in this third-world region of Mexico. Your experience at our mission base will give insight to the necessity of doctors throughout the world. Students will have the opportunity to work at the Corban Clinic, as well as travel to nearby villages to set up temporary clinics. Nicole Dum (pictured), Physicians Assistant student at UT Southwestern, came to Roca in October 2006 and had the following to say about her experience:









"Serving at Roca Blanca for two weeks served as a dual purpose for me; I was not only fulfilling a clinical elective for physicians assistant school, but I was also given an opportunity to see people serve God through career missions. Observing the staff and students who live here allowed me to grow and understand more fully what it means to love the Lord passionately, whole-heartedly, and unashamedly. I will forever be indebted to the people at Roca for their friendships, prayers, and positive influence on my life. Being able to serve the patients at the Corban Clinic offered me an opportunity to show my gratitude and also share Christ's love." - Nicole Dum

The followings is a list of qualifications that we seek in our Medical Interns:

• -A Christian with a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• -A strong work-ethic and a heart for helping those in need
• -Willingness to live the life of a missionary (flexible and always able to find humor)
• -Able to speak Spanish (preferred)

If you feel that you are a student that meets these qualifications, please contact us and let us know of your interest. We would love for you to be a part of the ministry here at Roca!

Donate to Roca Blanca's Medical Missions

If you have a desire to support the Corban Clinic financially, please click on the "Make a Donation" link above. You will be redirected to a PayPal site that allows you to make donations to Roca Blanca. PayPal provides a line to describe the nature of your gift, so if you intend for your donation to go specifially to support the clinic, please make a note of this on the line provided. Thank you for supporting Roca Blanca and know that your contributions are making an eternal difference.

"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations;
and then shall the end come. - Matthew 24:14 "