Strongsville Doctor, Family, Make a Difference in Africa
The Chae family traveled to Gabon to heal bodies -- and spirits
Bongolo Hospital — located in the hot plains of West Africa — is rustic by U.S. standards, but to the poor seeking medical treatment in the country of Gabon, it is a beacon of hope. To the Chae family of Strongsville, it is a life-affirming place of both medicine and faith. “Really, the conviction is to service both physical and spiritual,” said Dr. John Chae, a rehabilitative medicine specialist at MetroHealth Medical Center. “Faith in Jesus Christ is what is most important to us.” The Chae family has long been a part of the hospital’s success. Through Grace Church in Middleburg Heights, the Chaes have helped to support Bongolo for many years. Two years ago, John and his wife, Linda, spent a week there so Dr. Chae could teach medical …
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