Tepeyac In the Washington Post
Medical Practices Blend Health and Faith
Doctors, Patients Distance Themselves From Care They Consider Immoral
By Rob Stein
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, August 31, 2006; A01
Sandwiched between a swimming pool store and a spice shop on Lee Highway in Fairfax, the Tepeyac Family Center looks like any other suburban doctor's office. But it isn't.
The practice combines "the best of modern medicine with the healing presence of Jesus Christ," a brochure at the reception desk announces. An image of the Madonna greets every patient. Doctors, nurses and staff gather to pray each day before the first appointments.