LAU Medical Centers Provide Essential Medical Support at the 2025 OMT Beirut Marathon
LAU Medical Centers proudly participated in the 2025 OMT Beirut Marathon, held on Thursday, May 1, continuing a meaningful tradition that began in 2018. As the exclusive medical provider for the Beirut Marathon Association, LAU Medical Centers reaffirmed their commitment to healing with compassion and community service through a strong and vital presence on the ground.
For the fifth consecutive year, LAU Medical Centers deployed an extensive team across three key locations: at the Gathering Area of the start and finish line, equipped with one Mobile Clinic, in Bourj Hammoud featuring a second Mobile Clinic and in Dbayeh. This coordinated presence significantly enhanced medical readiness and ensured swift response times throughout the event.
More than 150 team members represented LAU Medical Centers, including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, logistics personnel, and members of the LAU Mobile Clinic and MarCom teams. They were also joined by 100 LAU affiliated runners, bringing the total LAU presence to nearly 250 participants.
'We take immense pride in contributing to the safety and well-being of everyone on the course and supporitng the causes they are running for' said Dr. Rachid Rahme, Head of Emergency at LAUMC Saint John's Hospital and the Medical Director of the Marathon.
The day also witnessed the active involvement of Dr. Sally Al-Rabbaa, CEO of LAU Medical Center–Saint John's Hospital, and Mr. Saad El Zein, Head of Strategic Communications at LAU. Dr. Al-Rabbaa visited all medical stations thanking the teams, while Mr. El Zein reflected on the significance of LAU's ongoing partnership with the marathon by saying 'Partnering with the Beirut Marathon has become a cherished tradition for us that reflects our deep-rooted belief in healing with compassion and standing alongside the community and every runner in their journey of strength and resilience.'
Under this year's inspiring theme, 'Run from the finish to the start,' LAU Medical Centers stood by the marathon's powerful message of resilience, health, and unity values that echo deeply with the institution's mission and spirit.
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