Jezzine Governmental Hospital, in collaboration with Hôtel-Dieu de France, organized a health screening day for all residents of the region, as part of an initiative aimed at promoting comprehensive health prevention in the area.

The event included general medical consultations and free blood tests, which benefited over 100 individuals from different age groups. In addition to medical check-ups, each participant received psychological consultations provided by specialized professionals, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of mental health.

This event marked the official launch of the collaboration between Jezzine Governmental Hospital and Hôtel-Dieu de France, with the aim of establishing a shared foundation that will contribute to improving the quality of healthcare in Jezzine and neighboring villages.

The success of this health day highlights the importance of joint initiatives and cooperation between public and private health institutions, and the essential role of collective efforts in delivering healthcare services that meet the community’s needs — especially in light of the ongoing crises.

On the occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day, the HDF Hospital Hygiene Unit mobilized for a two-day awareness campaign, following the WHO theme: “Gloves are no substitute for hand hygiene”.

During these two days, an interactive stand in the hospital's lobby, Hall Khalil Mitri Assha, staffed by HDF nurses offered visitors an enriching experience aimed at highlighting the importance of maintaining good hand hygiene.

The campaign included information and interactive activities, demonstrations of good practice, and hand hygiene tests with ultraviolet machines.

Congratulations to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team at Hôtel-Dieu de France, who recently completed training in developmental care based on the NIDCAP model (Neonatal Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program).

This program aims to improve the care of premature or vulnerable newborns by:

• Protecting their neurological development

• Reducing their exposure to environmental stress

• Strengthening parental involvement in their child’s care from the time of hospitalization

Following an individualized, baby-centered approach, NIDCAP is based on careful observation of the infant’s behaviors and signals, in order to tailor care in an appropriate and compassionate way.

To mark World Parkinson's Day, and under the theme “It's all in the head”, the Neurology Department at Hôtel-Dieu de France organized a day of exchanges in the Khalil Mitri Assha Hall, open to employees, patients and visitors to the hospital.

This interactive space offered the opportunity to meet neurology specialists, to better understand Parkinson's disease, its challenges and its impact on daily life.

Many thanks to Pharmaline for its contribution to the success of this event.