Rizk Hospital Honors First Responders: The Lebanese American University Medical Center—Rizk Hospital—honored members of the Lebanese Civil Defense and the Lebanese Red Cross.
On the occasion of World Physical Therapy Day, the center recognized their dedication to serving the community and their continuous response to emergencies.
As part of the initiative, the center provided free physical therapy sessions to 24 first responders.
Twelve were from the Civil Defense and 12 from the Red Cross.
The sessions were tailored to each individual’s needs, with the aim of alleviating physical strain, supporting recovery, and preventing injuries resulting from the demanding nature of their work.
Dr. Zeina Khoury Stevens, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Health Systems at the Lebanese American University, emphasized that the initiative expresses gratitude to first responders.
She also paid tribute to the physical therapy team, describing its members as “unsung heroes” in the patients’ recovery journey.
For his part, Walid Hishash, Head of the Service and Operations Unit at the Civil Defense, emphasized the importance of continuing humanitarian cooperation with the center.
For his part, Dr. Antoine Zgheibi, President of the Lebanese Red Cross, noted that rehabilitation is a fundamental stage in the healthcare journey.
The initiative embodies Rizk Hospital’s motto, “Medicine with Humanity,” by leveraging its expertise to serve the community and honor those who put their own safety at risk to save others.
