About Us - Saint George University Medical Center
President of the board
H.E. Metropolitan Elias Audi
Members
Ms. Helene Andrea
Pres. Nassib Elia
Me. Amal Haddad
Mr. Georges Karam
Mr. Nabil Khairallah
Dr. Atef Majdalani
Dr. Khalil Melki
H.E. Mr. Nicolas Nahas
Mr. Jacques Sarraf
Mr. Gaby Tamer
Mr. Khaled Tueini
CEO & Chief Officers
Dr. Ziad Haydar, Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Ghada Abou Assaly, Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Wael Al Nakat, Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Salah Chouairi, Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Sami Haddad, Chief Engineering Officer
Mrs. Pascale Hassoun, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. Cesar Issa, Chief Information Officer
Mrs. Marie Kattiny Chaibane, Chief Nursing Officer
Dr. Carla Sawan, Chief Quality and Safety Officer
Word from the CEO
Since 1878, Saint George Hospital has been supporting lives. A non-profit community hospital, Saint George has become synonymous
with generosity and hope.
Founded by people who cared, their quest has been carried on through generations. Today, the hospital has grown up into a total healthcare institution, providing overall in-patient services to the community.
At the forefront of Medicine, Saint George Hospital is constantly in pursuit of excellence. The generosity of countless of supporters brought latest hight-tech equipment and made advanced interventions possible with some registered unprecedent breakthroughs in surgery.
The recent conflict in Lebanon did little to diminish the aim of the hospital. Faith and devotion of many who served unselfishly during the hardest of times, helped to rebuild the social fabric of the country and further exemplify the value of the hospital as a cornerstone for the community.
Many things have changed over the years, but Saint George Hospital is still committed to the challenge of helping to re-build the community in terms of healthcare, education, research, faith and heritage...committed to be supporter of life, in the name of compassion.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To serve with compassion, deliver safe patient-centered care, and improve the wellbeing of the community, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Vision
Saint George University Medical Center will shine in its community as the best place to receive, provide, and learn medical care.
Values
ompassion and Service – We serve selflessly, prioritizing patients with empathy and care.
ccountability and Stewardship – We act responsibly, with integrity, honesty, and humility.
espect and Community – We honor everyone’s contributions and respect each other as one community.
ducation – We are committed to our educational mission as a University Medical Center.
Faith
– We are an extension of church and the Diocese.
History
1913
As the hospital reputation grew, so did patient demand. This led to the construction of a 90 bed hospital which saw completion in 1913. The philanthropic society and the "Waqf" of the Saint George Church secured funds for the new site.
The hospital was confiscated by the French authorities between 1919 and 1923. During this time it was used as a teaching center affiliated to the Saint Joseph (French) School of Medicine.
1966
To meet the high demands of caring for a much bigger flow of patients, the hospital once again had no choice but to expand. A new 275 bed facility was completed in 1966.
1975
This year saw the start of an era of hardship in Lebanon. Internal conflicts and terror demolished most of
the country’s infrastructure. Deaths and casualties were many. People bonded together and helped
each other to get through the suffering.
Saint George Hospital did not close its doors at all. Quite the opposite, there were times when surgery was performed in hallways due to lack of space. Clean drinking water and food for the elderly were distributed to homes.
1983
In the midst of the unrest and with a delay of five years due to internal conflicts, the hospital marked its centennial anniversary.
His Eminence, Metropolitan Elias Audi truly described the spirit of the hospital
and its mission with the words "it is not by accident that we are in this part of the world, but a living witness to His Glory. We shall stay, serve and preserve unto the end by the Grace of God".
1984 – 1987
As the conflict continued its rage and ravage, the struggle to provide quality care and service continued. During these years three major services became available at the hospital: CT Scan, Open Heart Surgery and Quality Assurance.
1991 - 2001
The country's struggle ended in 1990. Peace brought with it the opportunity to inject new high tech services into the hospital, such as:
• IVF ( In
-Vitro Fertilization)
• MRI ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• Kidney Transplant Unit
• Endovascular Unit
• Osteodensitometry
• Molecular Biology Laboratory
• Quality Systems for
Health Care - National Accreditation Award
• Post
-Graduate Medical Education (Residency Training Program / Balamand University)
2003 – 125th
A year full of events to celebrate 125 years of service to the community.
A year to be remembered by many who participated in some of the 24 activities ranging from conferences to cultural events, concerts, recitals, a photo contest, a walkathon, a health fair and planting of trees. A year that culminated on April 23, 2004 with a Gala Evening dinner held at the Phoenicia Hotel.
2004 – 2009
The stone laid down during the ground-breaking ceremony in February 1998 yielded a new 200 bed hospital in June 2004 which became fully operational in June 2005 (Phase I). The following new high tech equipments were added to the 2001 acquisitions:
Adva
nced Densitometry Unit
• Audiometry
• Cardiac Catheterization and Angioplasty
• Cochlear Implant Center
• Electro
-Physiology Unit
• Emergency Medical Center
• Endoscopy Center
• Enhanced Sleep Apnea Unit
• Genetic Unit
• New Flat Panel X
-Ray Machine
New Multi-Slice CT-Scan
• New Physiotherapy Center with Hydrotherapy
• Speech Therapy Unit
• Telemedicine
2010 – 2013
Helipad & New Services
• Bariatric Surgery Unit
• Geriatric Unit
• Helipad for trauma and emerg
ency cases needing rapid evacuation by helicopter
• Pediatric Neurometabolic Unit
2014
The hospital 5 years strategic plan identified the following areas in accordance with its vision to enhance excellence in medical services:
Cardiology Center and Physiology Clinic
• Children’s Hospital
• Health Tourism Office and Services
• Neuro
-Science Unit
• Oncology Center including Pet Ct
-Scan and Radiotherapy
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