LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital Hosts Second Annual Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Campaign
As part of its ongoing commitment to community engagement, patient education and healing with compassion, LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital successfully hosted its second consecutive Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Campaign on Saturday, May 31, 2025 welcoming over 120 Multiple Sclerosis patients and their family members for a day centered on learning, support, and well-being.
Held in the hospital auditorium, the comprehensive program featured expert-led sessions that tackled key aspects of MS diagnosis, management, and lifestyle adaptation.
The agenda included:
Opening Remarks by Dr. Maya Zeineddine
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: From Pathogenesis to Treatment, presented by Drs. Mohamad Dassouki, Samar Abbas, and Abdul Rahman Shatila
Managing Urinary Symptoms and Pregnancy in MS, led by Dr. Karl Jallad
Mental Health Matters in MS, discussed by Dr. Jocelyne Azar
Rehabilitation and Physical Well-being in MS, presented by Mr. Richard Zeidan
Attendees also took part in a guided chair yoga session, introducing gentle movement techniques aimed at enhancing flexibility, balance, and overall wellness—demonstrating the hospital's holistic approach to MS care.
The day concluded on a warm, celebratory note with a networking lunch, a cake-cutting ceremony, and gift distribution held in the hospital garden. These moments fostered community connection, gratitude, and a spirit of solidarity among patients, caregivers, and medical professionals alike.
'We are proud to continue raising awareness about MS and to offer our patients not just treatment, but education, support, and a true sense of community,' said Dr. Maya Zeineddine.
LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital remains dedicated to advancing patient-centered care and education through impactful initiatives that bring people together and empower them with knowledge.
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