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Web Release
09-05-2025
- Health
- Web Release
LAU Medical Centers Provide Essential Medical Support at the 2025 OMT Beirut Marathon
By Editor_wr On May 9, 2025 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. Comments are closed.
Al Jazeera
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Lebanon holds Beirut Marathon after war delay
NewsFeed Lebanon holds Beirut Marathon after war delay The Beirut marathon returned after being cancelled due to attacks by the Israeli military. Held on Labour Day, the race drew thousands of runners determined to show Lebanon's resilience amid ongoing crises.
National News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
President Joseph Aoun holds series of meetings at Baabda palace, receives MPS Al-Khazen, Traboulsi, delegation from al-Aishiyeh town, Beirut Marathon Association delegation
NNA – Baabda presidential Palace witnessed today a series of political, educational, social and sports meetings, during which President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, stressed the importance of having the interests of Lebanon's cities, towns and villages as the primary driver in the upcoming municipal and mayoral elections. In this framework, President of the Repucblic Aoun received MP Farid Haykal El Khazen, who said that he discussed with the President an array of national issues. MP Khazen said, "We commended the reforms undertaken by the government under the direction of President Aoun.' The MP also stressed that "municipal and mayoral elections will be held as scheduled." President Aoun also received MP Dr. Edgar Traboulsi, with whom he discussed the educational situation in the country. He also briefed him on the atmosphere of his visit to London, as well as his visit to Northern Ireland. President Aoun also received President of the American University of Beirut (AUB), Dr. Fadlo Khuri, who briefed him on the current situation and developments at the university. The President of the Republic then received at the Baabda palace a delegation from the town of al-Aishiyeh, headed by Father Simon Bchara El keserwany, who came to congratulate him on the occasion of Easter. Additionally, the President welcomed at Baabda palace a delegation from the Beirut Marathon Association, headed by the Association's President, May Khalil, who extended congratulations to the President on the occasion of Easter and wished him success in his endeavors. The delegation extended to the President an invitation to attend the Beirut Marathon on Thursday, May 1, 2025, which coincides with Labor Day. President Aoun also met with a delegation from the Antranik Youth Association, headed by Vicken Jerjian, who briefed the President on the club's humanitarian and social activities, as well as its sports activities which serve the interests of the Lebanese youth in general. ============
