Reflecting on 2025 and One Hundred Years of Care
As we approach the end of 2025, LAU Medical Center Rizk Hospital reflects on more than a single year. We reflect on a century of healing. Celebrating one hundred years is a rare moment. It is a moment that allows us to look back on everything we have learned and everything that has shaped our identity as an academic medical center.
For one hundred years, our mission has remained the same. Care with compassion. Care with courage. Care with humanity.
A Year of Challenges and Progress
To Each and Every Department
The year brought challenges that touched families across Lebanon. Yet despite every obstacle, our commitment never changed.
Across each and every department, our physicians, nurses and staff continued to rise to the moment. They went beyond their shifts to comfort a scared child, support a family in distress and celebrate every small victory that brought hope to our patients.
Each day brought a story that reflected the strength of our community.
A child recovering after complex surgery.
A family finding hope after months of uncertainty.
A patient taking their first steps again.
These stories continue to shape our centennial legacy.
Innovation Rooted in Humanity
This year, we strengthened our focus on innovation that enhances the patient experience. We improved coordination across departments and integrated technology that supports safer and more efficient care. As an academic medical center, we continue to invest in training and education. Our physicians, nurses and residents learn from every case and from every patient who shows us what resilience truly looks like.
Community, Compassion and Care
Our responsibility extends beyond the hospital walls.
Throughout 2025, we intensified our community engagement through health awareness campaigns and preventive initiatives. A significant part of this outreach is the LAU Mobile Clinic, which travels across communities to provide medical support, screenings and education to individuals who may not have access to care.
We continue to strengthen our palliative care services as well, ensuring that comfort and dignity remain a fundamental part of every patient’s journey.
Looking Ahead With Hope
Honoring One Hundred Years
As we enter a new year, we carry with us the lessons of our past century.
Every heartbeat matters.
Every patient story shapes us.
Every act of compassion brings healing.
To our patients and families, thank you for your trust.
To our physicians, nurses and staff, thank you for your commitment and courage.
As we celebrate our centennial, we honor a legacy built over one hundred years and look toward a future filled with hope, collaboration and continued service to our community.