Beirut, June 29 2020: The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) held its Second Middle East Lung Cancer Congress, the first virtual congress in an annual series. This unique congress focused on lung cancer from all aspects in a holistic approach. The aim of the conference was to empower physicians and healthcare workers with…
AUBMC Launches TeleHealth through MyAUBHealth App A New Platform Allowing Patients to Connect with Their Doctors from the Comfort of Their Home
Beirut, April 7 2020: In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, TeleHealth has come forward as a necessary step to connect patients with their healthcare providers. The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), and as part of its commitment to the health and welfare of its community, has recently introduced the Telehealth feature through…
The Cancer Support Fund at AUBMC Is Fighting Cancer with Music
Beirut, March 02, 2020: The Cancer Support Fund (CSF) at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) in collaboration with Al Bustan Music Festival held a walk-in concert Entitled “Beethoven – Where Hope Grows”. The concert was led by the internationally renowned pianist Gloria Campaner who serenaded cancer patients and guests with the “Moonlight”…
URGENT statement by AUBMC on the Coronavirus
The administration at the American University of Beirut Medical Center issued a statement denying the allegations of any reported cases of Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Stop the Bleed Sessions for the Lebanese Army; Ongoing ATLS and ATCN sessions
Zeina Kassem: The Army is a guarantee and our commitment to rescue is rooted in our faith in Lebanon Roads for Life (RFL) held a graduation ceremony in Saadiyat for 105 servicemen from the Lebanese Army’s 8th Brigade who have completed “Stop the Bleed”, a rescue program provided by RFL in collaboration with the Lebanese…
AUBMC Launches the New Learning Center, the First-of-its-kind in Lebanon and the Region
Beirut, January 16, 2019: The Department of Psychiatry at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and its Medical Center (AUBMC) launched the new “ᎮИIИЯAƎ⅃ Center” on January 9, 2020. This center, the first-of-its-kind in Lebanon and the region, is an outpatient multi-disciplinary setting providing specialized assessments, interventions, referrals, awareness, training, and research to a wide…
AUBMC CaMOP Bone Densitometry Unit Receives Coveted Accreditation by ISCD, The Largest Densitometry Organization Worldwide
Beirut, December 17, 2019: The Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program (CaMOP) Bone Mineral Densitometry Unit at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) achieved the coveted accreditation on October 7th by the largest densitometry organization worldwide, making it the FIRST and ONLY accredited facility outside the United States by the International Society for Clinical…
AUBMC, the First in Lebanon to Remove a Vascular Malformation from the Eye Socket of a Child
Beirut, December 9, 2019: In line with its commitment to providing cutting edge medical treatment and technology, the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) recently performed a novel and risky surgery to remove a large vascular malformation from the eye socket of an eight year old child. The rare and state-of-the-art minimally invasive procedure…
AUBMC Celebrates 1000th Bone Marrow Transplant Milestone
The BMT Program has reached 1000 bone marrow transplants, with 80% of the patients being adults and 20% being children Beirut, 6 September: AUBMC today celebrated a landmark achievement of crossing the 1000 bone marrow transplants since the fruition of a dedicated Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in 2004, with 80% patients being adults and 20…
New AUBMC Program Invites Lebanese Women to Take Matters of Their Sexual Health into Their Own Hands
Beirut, 4 September 2019: The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), under the patronage of His Excellency Minister of Information, Jamal Jarrah, today hosted an educational session addressing matters of sexual health that are of vital importance to the women of Lebanon and the region. Held at the Halim and Aida Daniel Academic and…