The Hôtel-Dieu de France family celebrated a mass in honor of Reverend Father Salim Daccache, S.J., Rector of Saint Joseph University and Chairman of the Hospital’s Board of Directors, in the H. and N. Obégi Auditorium.

This moment of reflection and sharing was an opportunity to pay tribute to the Reverend Rector, on the eve of his retirement, for his thirteen years of commitment, vision, and service to the benefit of both USJ and HDF.

The celebration was followed by a ceremony marking the retirement of seventeen Hospital employees, during which their many years of experience and dedication were recognized and applauded.

On this occasion, speeches were delivered by Mr. Fadi Andréa, President of the Employees’ Union, Mr. Nassib Nasr, General Director of Hôtel-Dieu de France, and Reverend Father Salim Daccache. All highlighted the professionalism and dedication of these essential pillars of the institution’s daily operations.

The ceremony concluded with a friendly gathering around the traditional Christmas log, bringing together the Hôtel-Dieu de France family in an atmosphere of sharing and conviviality.

The Management of Hôtel-Dieu de France organized a meeting with His Excellency the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Rakan Nassereddine, in appreciation of his continuous support, sustained presence alongside healthcare institutions, and active accompaniment of their scientific and medical journey throughout the year.

The meeting was attended by Reverend Father Professor Salim Daccache, S.J., Rector of Saint Joseph University of Beirut and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hôtel-Dieu de France; Reverend Father François Boëdec, S.J., Rector-elect of Saint Joseph University of Beirut; Mr. Nassib Nasr, Director of the Saint Joseph University Hospital Network – Hôtel-Dieu de France; and Dr. Joseph El Helou, Advisor at the Ministry of Public Health, in addition to the directors and heads of departments of Hôtel-Dieu de France.

The meeting provided an opportunity to highlight a year marked by constructive cooperation between the Ministry of Public Health and the USJ-HDF Hospital Network, where this partnership emerged as a key pillar in addressing the challenges facing the healthcare sector, ensuring service continuity, and maintaining the quality of care delivered to patients.

The USJ-HDF Hospital Network renewed its gratitude and appreciation to His Excellency the Minister of Public Health for his sustained efforts, reaffirming its commitment to continuing this joint path in the coming period, with the aim of achieving further accomplishments and greater stability for the healthcare sector in Lebanon.

The Christmas market has returned to Hôtel-Dieu de France for the second year in a row!

This event offered employees the opportunity to showcase their handcrafted creations and original gift ideas.

This Christmas market provided a chance for all members of the extended HDF family and patients to come together and share a pleasant moment.

As part of his official trip to Lebanon Admiral Alain Coldefy, President of the Association of Members of the French Legion of Honour, visited Hôtel-Dieu de France in Beirut, accompanied by several members of the association’s executive board and the President of the association in Lebanon, Ambassador Khalil Karam.

The delegation was welcomed by Rev. Prof. Salim Daccache, S.J., and Mr. Nassib Nasr, Director General of the HDF-USJ Network, along with several hospital directors.

The visit was an opportunity to reaffirm the depth of the historic ties between Lebanon and France, and to discuss ways to further strengthen scientific and humanitarian cooperation between the two institutions. It also highlighted the vital role played by the Association of Members of the French Legion of Honour in fostering friendship and collaboration between the two nations, and in supporting joint initiatives in the fields of medicine, education, and public service.