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Approximately 7% of the U.S. population has the diag-nosis of diabetes mellitus. Practitioners at the Garden City Community Center recognize that this is a major health issue. This January, medical director Dr. Ann Cordum and Idaho State University College of Phar-macy faculty member Dr. Elaine Ladd developed a spe-cialized Intense Diabetes Management Clinic.

The purpose and goal of the clinic is to support and manage those patients with inadequate control of their diabetes. Patients will improve adherence and blood glucose control through education, medication dose titration, and evaluation of adverse medication effects.

Each person is referred to the management clinic by the medical director and undergoes a comprehensive initial visit with Dr. Ladd in the office to identify barriers and begin education. Follow up visits are scheduled on a monthly basis or based on patient preference. Follow

up telephone calls are made more frequently to assess medication compliance, response to medications and provide ongoing education.

The design of the clinic is to empower patients to take control of their dia-betes. Patients can see how their dietary habits and medication compli-ance has a real-time ef-fect on their blood glu-cose when they self

monitor. This results in increased motivation to comply with medications and make changes in dietary and ex-ercise regimens. With time, we will be able to help these patients improve their health with outcomes that rival those of promising emerging retail practices.

UPDATES FROM INDIA AND KENYA By Tracy Haworth, International Director

On January 6th, 12 people from Boise, two from California and one from Missouri left for Bangalore, India, to provide medical services for orphans and the poor. Within two weeks, volunteers treated over 2400 patients, performed over 400 lab tests, and prescribed numerous medications. They also conducted two HIV trainings for staff and patients and a leprosy clinic for patients and their caretakers. American medical providers, nurses and several non-medical staff worked side by side with Indian medical professionals and over 50 Indian volunteers to run a very busy medical camp in two locations. The interaction of cultures and relationships that were cultivated planted seeds that will certainly grow.

We thank the following team members shown here who gave their time, energy and finances to make this outreach happen: Jeff Albrecht, PA; Shannon Allen, Cullen Anderson, RN; Tammy Haywood, RN; Maria Lee, Donna Lowther, NP; Valerie Obenchain, Dr. Sharon Oster, MD; Steve Reames, Bobbi Schomburg, RN; Taylor Stanley, RN; Karl Watts, MD; Allison Whetsell, RN; Tracy Haworth, RN and Vicki Wooll, MD. Genesis has partnered with Calvary Chapel Boise, and Calvary Chapel Trust in India to continue to explore sustainable medical services in India. Calvary Chapel Trust is directed by

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PROVIDING HOPE THROUGH EDUCATION By Dr. Elaine Ladd

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Pastor L. Gunasekaran (known as “Guna” or Pa Pa by the children). Guna and his wife, Victoria, have bottomless buckets of energy and compassion for the children of India. Their love is palpable and life changing for these children, who would otherwise be without the basic necessities of life, left on the streets to fend for themselves, or worse. Calvary Chapel Trust manages about 70 slum and village churches and operates the Children’s Center outreach in 46 locations, helping thousands of Hindi children. It also runs 7 Homes of Hope orphanages which care for 347 children and 205 families with HIV/AIDS. The ministry conducts leprosy and mobile medical outreaches, radio and TV gospel programs, and a two year Bible College training facility. Wow!

Genesis welcomes those short term missions that make the way for sustainable services for the underserved. We have seen the impact of these short term trips - they have a ripple effect. Two of the India team members share their stories: Bobbie Schomburg, RN Joy is 18 years old and one of the girls that volunteered in the pharmacy....filling bottles and counting pills quietly without complaint. She was very quiet and reserved. After several days of just observing the antics in the pharmacy, she opened up. On the last day of clinic she shared her story with me. When she was two years old, her father committed suicide. This left her mother to care for Joy and a new baby. Shortly after her father died, her mother turned to begging in the street. A couple took her younger sister, which only devastated her mother further. (They never did see the baby again and have no idea where she is). One day while her mother was begging in the street, one of Pastor Guna's staff found them and led them to Home of Hope for Girls in Bangalore. Her mother turned her heart to Jesus, as did Joy. Her mom still works for Pastor Guna as a warden taking care of the special children. Joy has been raised in HOH for girls in Bangalore. She sees her mom once a month and is finishing school. She hopes to continue her education and become a nurse. She truly has a heart for the Lord and feels completely blessed at HOH.

God does amazing work through Pastor Guna and his staff. You can feel the love they share there and at all of the children's homes. It is inspiring and truly touched my heart. Donna Lowther, NP

Seeing the poverty and hardship of others is never easy. During a short term medical mission, you are immersed in it. It can easily be overwhelming. A difficult balance of empathy and objectivity is the one thing that keeps you functional. Caring for hundreds of people leaves no time for tears. There are faces I will not forget. A seven year-old girl sat in the chair alone. She was an orphan with big brown eyes and a serious look. Dressed

in rags and covered with lice, she listened carefully to my instructions. The man responsible for her care was busy. He was dealing with the needs of his many other orphans. There was a 23 year-old widow. She was gaunt and her eyes were listless. My translator explained that her husband died of AIDS. He was secretly getting treatment at the government hospital for the condition that he kept from her. Her HIV test came back positive, not surprising considering her physical appearance. They had a son who was a year and a half old and she was alone.

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KENYA PROJECT The PEFA Mercy Medical Center in Kenya continues to thrive and provide medical services to many Kenyans. In January alone, over 750 were seen. Numbers can be misleading or impersonal, but we know that this number represents face to face encounters with competent, compassionate, loving Kenyan staff, as demonstrated by this story:

“A 15 year old boy had visited other hospitals and clinics and treated for malaria and typhoid came to our clinic when he was very weak. Our clinical officer decided to check on his blood sugar and was found to be suffering from diabetes type I. He was referred to the Kiambu District Hospital where he was admitted and put on insulin. He is much better now.”

Edith Njenga, the clinic administrator requests prayer for:

• God's care and protection during this time when there is unrest and violence in some parts of Kenya after the elections. Things are settling down, but there is still a lot of uncertainty.

• Continued strength and power to serve.

• A faster process in getting the clinic registered with appropriate authorities.

• A word that is effective as we share with our patients.

We are looking forward to hosting Edith and other Mercy Ministry board members in June. They are planning to come for a visit and to meet with us as we strategically plan for the clinic’s second year of operation!

We are also pleased to be working with Eagle Nazarene Church which is sending a 12-member team to Kenya to provide medical services. The team will provide some pre-natal training to Mercy Ministry Clinic staff. But the most significant part of their time will be serving in the Kirasha Refugee Camp at elevation 9,000 feet. Last year, the camp’s chief came out and invited a team inside the refugee camp to serve, where previously they’ve not been welcome. We’re praying and believing that there is a significant spiritual victory to be won during this time and for the internally displaced refugees to be able to return to their homes someday soon. Please pray with us as the team travels April 12-26.

DR. DICK CARLSON

It is with great sorrow that we accepted Dr. Dick Carlson’s resignation from the board of directors this month. With extraordinary experience in international medical missions, Dick has played a pivotal role over the past three years helping us focus our international programs. His encouragement to the staff and board has been (and we believe will continue to be) very appreciated. He has played the role of elder statesman of Genesis World Mission and will be affectionately missed.

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half year stint at the Dept of Health & Welfare as a clinician for Children’s Mental Health. Previous to that, I served as a hospice social worker in Boise and a ministry associate in Saginaw, Michigan. I obtained my Bachelors in Psychology from College of Idaho and my Masters in Social Work from Michigan State University. I chose to come to Genesis World Mission because it is a ministry that meets physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Phillipians 4:9 reminds us, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” I am looking forward to working with all of the staff, volunteers and patients as we continue to seek God’s peace in our lives.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT– SUMMER WILLIAMS Summer is one of those people who lights up a room when she walks in. She brings an array of gifts and talents to the clinic staff. She started as a volunteer with the GAP Med program

and quickly learned all the logistics. When more volunteers joined the program, Summer transitioned into working with the VPN. She follows up with patients and doctors offices to ensure the program is running smoothly. As if that is not enough, she temporarily stepped in to help with the Faith, Hope and Charity dinner, lending her ability to provide hospitality to the dinner guests. She is a proactive problem solver, warm, approachable and did we mention CHEERY? Summer is a delight to work with. We appreciate all she does for the patients and everyone she comes in contact with.

TEARFUL GOODBYES

After serving for five fruitful years at the Garden City Community Clinic nurse and clinical operations director Lorrie Apel bid us goodbye. On her watch, Lorrie brought many effective practices and a motherly, mentoring heart to all those who walked through the clinic doors. We were also reluctant to bid our farewells to volunteer/event coordinator Monica Hyde who is returning home to be a more full-time mother at the end of March. Monica has brought vast improvements to our volunteer management processes and is responsible for coordinating our last two Faith Hope and Charity Dinners.

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STEWARDING RESOURCES We appreciate so much the enduring and loyal generosity of our many donors, which has enabled people in Boise and all over the world to receive medical services. However, we have recently determined we must now modify our donation acceptance policy. We no longer have the warehouse space to house large donations. We also

realized that we were duplicating the services of Hands of Hope, a Christian non-profit organization in Nampa that accepts and processes medical supply donations for international mission work.

Medical Supplies & Equipment Genesis World Mission will no longer be accepting medical supplies or medical equipment. We will continue to need specific items to support our medical teams, but will solicit these items as trips are scheduled. If you have items to donate, please call Hands of Hope: 461-1473. Their warehouse can accommodate large items. We have an agreement with HOH to help supply international medical facilities. The Knights of Columbus: 888-3782, is also a good resource for medical equipment donations.

Medications

Genesis will continue to accept donated medications that will be used for the local clinic, with the following stipulations: We will only accept medications that 1) are on our formulary; 2) have an expiration date no later than

three months from the donation date; 3) are not opened;

and 4) are NOT controlled medications (i.e. narcotics). Please call and speak with the clinic manager in advance, 384–5200, if you have medications to donate.

WELCOME HILLARY ROETHLISBERGER, DIRECTOR OF LOCAL OPERATIONS I am excited about joining the team at Genesis. I have been hired as the new Director of Local Operations and began this new stage of my journey in March. God led me to Genesis after a two and a

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VPN SUCCESS MARCHES FORWARD By Julie Lucero, VPN Coordinator

The Volunteer Physicians Network (VPN) continues to help patients of Terry Reilly Health Services Boise, Family Medicine Residency of Idaho and the Garden City Community Clinic to receive specialty care from over 150 specialists in the community. Currently there are 146 patients who receive care from the specialists and regional hospitals that have graciously donated their time and services. In this fiscal year alone, $357,000 worth of consultations, procedures, labs, x-rays and surgeries has been contributed. This last February, VPN served Amy*, a young woman who was terrified when she went to the emergency room for frequent vomiting and bloody stool. The hospital had made an appointment for Amy with a gastroenterologist, but she quickly cancelled it because she could not afford the specialty care. After her emergency room visit, she was seen by Janet Mitchell, a Physician Assistant at Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (FMRI). Sophia, a registered nurse at FMRI states, “Amy needed an endoscopy and colonoscopy ASAP. I called the Digestive Health Clinic (a specialty group that participates in the VPN) and told them that she was a patient of the VPN, and she was scheduled quickly for the diagnostic testing.”

Through VPN, patients can be scheduled for in office consults by those specialists that have designated a specific number of appointments to donate each month. VPN also enables these patients to receive diagnostic testing from both regional hospitals and various other clinics in the community, such as Intermountain Medical Imaging and IDX Pathology. Amy was scheduled at the hospital to have a colonoscopy and endoscopy. She is currently unemployed so that she can care for her family, and would have never had the resources to pay for such specialty care. Amy currently is not experiencing the bleeding that led her to the hospital, and has a follow up appointment scheduled with her primary care provider at FMRI. VPN is a very cost effective, innovative program which meets a critical community need. Genesis World Mission is currently managing the program while looking for community funding to sustain it. If you feel this is a valuable program and would like to help sponsor its ongoing operation, please contact us.

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Hawkins Medical/Legal Consulting

Martie Hawkins, RN BSN CWOCN CMM LNC

The “Wound, Ulcer, Skin Breakdown Specialist”

WELCOME NEW VPN SPECIALISTS

Since November the following specialists have stepped forward to help those in need:

Dr. Joseph Callanan (Allergist)

Dr. Robert Davidson (Nephrologist)

Dr. Patrick Dawson (Orthopedist)

Dr. Thomas Goodwin (Orthopedist)

Benjamin Jeppe DC (Chiropractor)

Dr. Gary Millward (Podiatrist)

Dr. Scott Graviet (Podiatrist)

Dr. Clinton Clark (Podiatrist)

Dr. Richard Radnovich (Pain Management)

MONTHLY SUSTAINER

*patient name has been changed

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The 2008 Faith Hope and Charity Dinner at the Garden City DoubleTree Riverside Inn was the place to be on February 22. With help from an army of volunteers, the grand ballroom was transformed with interactive displays, wall-sized photos of the work Genesis performs, and simple, elegant decorations. Almost 270 guests attended the event, which featured live band Mobius Trip playing jazz to warm up a cold, snowy evening. More than 80 silent and live auction items helped raise $62,000 for Genesis World Mission’s ongoing operations. Lorrie Apel, outgoing Director of Clinical Operations received the Compassionate Career award for her service at Genesis from 2003-2008. David Wong, who has spent the past year programming a pharmaceutical inventory database for the clinic, was recognized as the 2007 Volunteer of the Year. Dr. Mickey Myhre of IDX Pathology was recognized for his contributions to the working poor through donated

laboratory services. We are grateful for our 2008 Dinner sponsors: Genesis Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Hawkins Medical/Legal Consulting, and Emergency Medicine of Idaho.

Thank you to all our auction item donors and volunteers who contributed to a wonderful evening: Dean Anderson & Shirley Ware, Andrade's Restaurante Mexicano, Win & Lorrie Apel, Rebecca Arnold, Katie Batt, Ben Bridge Jewelers, Bogus Basin, Boise Shuttle, Boise State University — Morrison Center, Athletics Department, Bookstore, Student Union and Tennis Team, Boise Tutoring Clubs, Chef Pete Bugayong, Dr. Richard Carlson & Lois Carlson, Ed Castledine, Chess Anytime Chess Academy, CHF Home Furnishings, Rob Christensen, Dr. Ann Cordum, Cork and Shutter, Crossroads Business Development, Dan's Antiques, Janet Davis, DCR Landscape Spraying, Designs West Interiors, Doubletree Riverside Hotel,

Eide Bailly LLP, Ennis Fine Furniture, Pete Erickson, Kathryn Engle, Event IQ, Pam Flora, Zach Fox, Jordon Groenland, Arlene Hardy, Robin Lee Hatcher, Tracy Haworth, Arlin Hayes, Holly Hawkins, Susan Hazelton, Anne Heiselmann, Gary Heller, Dr. John and Terry Hisel, David & Bobbie Hobson, Bryan, Nick and Tracy Huey, Matt and Monica Hyde, Idaho Botanical Gardens, Idaho Candy Company, Idaho's Finest Awards, Integrity Audio, Intermountain Medical Imaging, Martin Johncox, 89.5 FM KTSY, Amanda Lawrence, Kate McHail, Jody Lee, Methodist Counseling Center, Mission Media, Drew Moore, Sean O'Connell, Melisa Pearson, Piazza Di Vino, Sharon Potter, Craig Quintana & Barbara Quintana, Viki Raaen, Rapunzel, Steven & Tami Reames, Carol Rhea, Ruby Lou's, Kenzie Scheidt, Andy Stieder, Stress Less Therapeutic Massage, Stronghold Remodeling Inc., Superior Systems Training, Gordon & Edi Swenson, Claudia Terrell, The Roastere, Therapeutic Associates Boise Physical Therapy, Will & Megan Tumulty, Tune Tech, Drew Visser, Ryan & Shannon Warwick, Dr. Karl & Teina Watts, Mary Beth Wells, Penny Woodward, Leslie Yoest, Joe Young, Roger, Amy & Josh Zanders.

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President, Karl Watts, MD, Genesis Medical Center

Secretary, Arlene Hardy, Retired

Treasurer, Bobby Lawrence, CPA, Eide Bailly

Richard Carlson, MD, Retired

John Hisel, DDS, Private Practice

Pastor Scott Nelson, Boise Valley Christian Communion

Craig Quintana, ACHD

Mike Rice, Gold Key Properties

Ryan Warwick, Rathbone McReynolds Investment Consulting

Zach Fox, DrFirst

Joan Stephens, Stronghold Remodeling

Steven Reames, Executive Director (Ex Officio)

Ann Cordum, MD, Medical Director (Ex Officio)

Banner Bank representative Leslie Yoest was the spirited emcee who helped tie the whole evening together.

C O M M U N I T Y I N V E S T M E N T S

A SOLID FOUNDATION

After a long wait, we have finally opened the newly remodeled area of Genesis World Mission. Until this September, this space was just open warehouse area and comprised about 25% of our square footage. We now have two dental exam rooms plus storage space. We have moved our administrative offices into a separate area, and a conference/community education room is set to open in April. These changes will increase the overall usability of the building and efficiency of operations. These changes would not have been possible without the significant help of volunteers and businesses who donated their time. We will dedicate this portion of the building between 10 AM and 7 PM on April 28th as we celebrate Covering the Uninsured week. Please visit our website for details. Major Foundation Support came from the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, the Harry W Morrison

Foundation and the John F. Nagel Foundation. Businesses and Individuals Who Donated Labor and Supplies (in whole or in part): Adam Geis A1 Plumbing, American Wallcover, Boise Garage Door, Braley-Gray/Poe, Brower Painting, Casey Kline, Ed Goff, Enterprise Electric, Ferguson, Franklin Building Supply, G&G Insulation, Great Floors, Jim Stedman, Larry Halstead, Mel Wibbels, Paul Pegorsch, Peninsula Sawing and Cutting, Petra Construction, ProWall Dry Wall and Insulation, Quality Electric, Richard Herdegan, Rob Christensen, Rocky Towle/Design Resources, S&S Dental, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Scott Castoe, Sonitrol, Stanley Bowman, Sykler Hurd, Ted Clevenger, Ted Sigmont, Western Idaho Cabinets, Barney Warren, Richard Herdegen.

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Bob and Carol Hamlin in Memory of Jim Rasmussen

Cynthia Fairfax in Memory of Conrad Fourney

Betty Bieker in Memory of Jim Bieker

Michael and Becky Jackson in Memory of Becky Rand

Martin W. Friedman, D.D.S. in Memory of Warren Parmer

Ronald & Helen Robins in Memory of Opal Vordenberg

Alan and Cheryl Swajkoski in Memory of Dick & Meredy Davidson

JJ McBride in Memory of Barbara Marshall

Dan and Ying Donegan in Memory of Harold Donegan Jr.

Gray Commerical Properties in Memory of Our Parents

Kenneth and Bonita Otten in Honor of Elinor Drew

Howard D. Thompson in Honor of Dr. Marietta Thompson

Robert & Rhonda Noble; William & Donna Noble in Honor of David & Katherine Godbout

Bob and Sandra Drake in Honor of Carole Drake

Quentin and Barbara Quickstad in Honor of Kent & Cindy Quickstad

Mary and David Rice in Honor of Judith Fischer

Dr. Thomas and Kristin Goodwin in Honor of KC Colson

Mike Reynolds in Honor of Laura Spruell, Robert Reynolds, Joan & Bill Cowles

HONORARY AND MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

RECENT CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT

$5,000 from St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in support of the Garden City Community Clinic

$5,000 from Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation in support of the Garden City Community Clinic

$2,500 from Wells Fargo Foundation in support of the Garden City Community Clinic

$1,000 from Wells Fargo in support of Genesis International

$15,000 from John F. Nagel Foundation in support of the GAP Med Program

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Mark your calendar for these upcoming events!

KTSY SPONSORED BICYCLE RIDE

89.5 FM KTSY has chosen Genesis World Mission as the beneficiary of their Second Annual “Fill the Gap” Charity Bike Ride.

Community ride-August 17th

Extended ride from Boise to Sun Valley- August 18-22nd Proceeds will directly benefit the development of dental programs at GCCC and Mercy Medical Center in Kenya. We’re looking for sponsors, riders and volunteers for the ride. Please visit www.895KTSY.org for updated details.

PAID STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE Due to a number of simultaneous life transitions among our staff, we anticipate a number of open positions this year. If you are looking for opportunities to serve out your higher calling, want to give back to the community, and thrive in a constantly changing environment, we invite you to send a cover letter and resumé to: Genesis World Mission Personnel 215 W. 35th St. Garden City, ID 83714 Our first open position is the receptionist/ clinical assistant position, which will start sometime in May.

Building Dedication Open House

Monday, April 28, 2008 10 AM—7 PM

Ambassador Training

Friday, June 27, 2008 9-11:30 PM

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