Beirut Arab University is dedicated to offering its students healthy and affordable food options across its campuses. Each campus features dining facilities that serve nutritious meals at reasonable prices, ensuring students have access to balanced diets while away from home. https://www.bau.edu.lb/Campus-Life/Dining

Beirut Arab University offers healthy and affordable food choices on campus. The university's dining facilities provide students with nutritious meals at very affordable prices. For instance, the cafeteria in Block B of the Tripoli Campus offers a range of healthy and affordable dining options. Additionally, BAU organizes initiatives to educate students on healthy eating habits, such as events aimed at promoting balanced diets among new students.

In response to economic challenges, BAU has implemented initiatives to maintain food quality and safety. For instance, the university has explored solutions to preserve food quality amid economic and electricity crises, demonstrating its commitment to student well-being.

Furthermore, BAU emphasizes the importance of healthy eating habits through educational programs. The Faculty of Health Sciences has organized events to educate students on healthy food choices for various meals, promoting balanced diets among the student body.

To further support healthy eating, BAU has introduced a Healthy Food Vending Machine initiative. This program offers a variety of affordable, healthy food options on a daily basis, catering to diverse tastes and encouraging the university community to adopt healthier lifestyles.

Through these efforts, BAU demonstrates a comprehensive approach to promoting health and well-being, ensuring that students have access to nutritious and affordable food choices on campus.

BAU CLINIC FOR NUTRITIONAL AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

https://www.bau.edu.lb/health-services/nutritional-weight-management-clinic

The clinic was established in January 2013, and it is located in the Nutrition and Dietetics Department – Faculty of Health Sciences. It is equipped with a validated “body composition analyzer”, a gold standard “indirect calorimeter” for energy expenditure measurement and other equipment to perform anthropometric assessment.

VISION

To offer an essential platform for students in Nutrition and Dietetics to promote and enhance their professional skills in medical nutrition therapy in outpatient settings.In addition, it aims to provide an important environment for ongoing clinical research within the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. Moreover, to create a unit that supports the promotion of healthy lifestyles in the community for the prevention of nutrition-related diseases.

MISSION

The mission of the clinic is to establish a distinguished unit that provides high-quality nutritional care for patients while adhering to recent evidence based guidelines within a community setting. Moreover, to be a valid training-site for students studying at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics by providing the opportunity for hands on practical experience in nutritional management of different diseases under the supervision of a clinical expert.

OUR SERVICES

Lifestyle Modification Program Based On Cognitive Behavior Therapy For Obesity

Metabolic and Nutritional Assessment Service

Lifestyle guidelines for common chronic disease (Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia…)

RESEARCH

Lifestyle Modification in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Dietary and Physical Activity Recommendations Based on Evidence.

Chehade L, Jaafar ZA, El Masri D, Zmerly H, Kreidieh D, Tannir H, Itani L, El Ghoch M.Curr Rheumatol Rev. 2019 Jan 21. doi: 10.2174/1573397115666190121135940.

Reduced Lean Body Mass and Cardiometabolic Diseases in Adult Males with Overweight and Obesity: A Pilot Study.

Khazem S, Itani L, Kreidieh D, El Masri D, Tannir H, Citarella R, El Ghoch M. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Dec 5;15(12). pii: E2754. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15122754.

Clinical Management of Medial Patellar Plica Syndrome: Expert Point of View from Diagnosis to Treatment.

Lecture entitled Sustainable Healthy Dietary Patterns as part of SDGs Courses

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Lecture-entitled-Sustainable-Healthy-Dietary-Patterns-as-part-of-SDGs-Courses

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Beirut Arab University presented by Dr. Leila Itani, Assistant Professor at the Nutrition & Dietetics Department delivered a lecture on the 8th of April 2022 entitled "Sustainable Healthy Dietary Patterns". This participation was part of 8 modules offered through the educational activities of the series of SDGs Courses organized by the university of Pavia /Italy for Spring 2021-2022 (https://sites.google.com/unipv.it/unipv-sdgs-courses/nutrition).

The course aimed to provide knowledge on nutrition, lifestyle, and wellbeing, emphasizing a sustainable diet. In this respect, Dr. Itani presented in her talk the role of the food system and unhealthy dietary patterns in disrupting the resilience of the earth’s biophysical limits and transgressing their safe operating space contributing to climate change and loss of ecological resources.

Through the lecture, the definition and composition of the recently proposed healthy sustainable diet and evidence on its role in maintaining food system activities within the safe operating space of biophysical planetary boundaries was presented.

This diet is said to contribute to two global agendas for the food system namely the twelfth SDG by ensuring “responsible consumption” and “Paris agreement” to reduce climate change while ensuring a lower diet cost. Ultimately projection on the planetary healthy diet are shown to conserve people’s health and averting death and sustaining ecological resources, eventually ensuring achievement of the three dimensions of sustainable development: social, economic and environmental dimensions.

Beirut Arab University (BAU) offers access to physical healthcare services, including information and education services, through its Healthcare Center (BAUHC). The BAUHC provides a range of diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitation, and preventive services to students, staff, and the community. The center is staffed by competent and empathetic physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers who deliver high-quality care. https://www.bau.edu.lb/SDG/3-3-4

In addition to medical services, BAUHC offers educational programs aimed at promoting health awareness and preventive care. These initiatives are designed to inform patients and the community about maintaining good health and preventing diseases.

Furthermore, BAU's Faculty of Health Sciences provides medical education and training for healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers. This education encompasses various aspects such as curriculum design, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, and the use of technology in healthcare.

Through these services and educational efforts, BAU demonstrates a commitment to enhancing patient care, optimizing healthcare processes, and facilitating evidence-based decision-making.

Services

https://www.bau.edu.lb/healthcare-center/Services

BAUHC provides compassionate health care services for you and for each member of your family in one place. Available services are:

• Dentistry: Dental Care is available through Oral Diagnosis Clinic at BAU Faculty of Dentistry in the main building in Beirut campus.
• Immunization: BAUHC believes that immunization is one of the most cost-effective health investments and proven means for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases. In collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), BAUHC administers free of charge vaccines as per the National Immunization Calendar established by the MoPH.
• Dietary and Physiotherapy services: Dietary and Physiotherapy services are available through Faculty of Health Sciences located in Hariri building third floor in Beirut campus.
• Laboratory and Radiology Services: BAUHC Laboratory and Radiology diagnostic centers are under development. For the time being, patients are free to do the requested studies at their preference.
• Electrocardiography(ECG): Electrocardiography (ECG) is a quick, simple, painless procedure that provides information about the heart electrical activity. Recorded ECGs helps the physician in evaluating the heart condition and develop appropriate intervention.
• Ultrasound imaging: Ultrasound imaging helps the physician to evaluate, diagnose, and treat medical conditions. Ultrasound imaging is generally considered a safe technique to visualize tissues and organs inside the body and record the movement of internal organs and blood flow through blood vessels. Examples of available ultrasound imaging procedures at BAUHC are ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis organs, breast, thyroid, and heart as well as for the pregnant woman and her fetus.
• Diagnostic Physiology Procedures: Available diagnostic studies available at BAUHC are stated above under the Diagnostic Physiology Center.
• Treatments and minor procedures: BAUHC provides treatments such as vitals checks, glucose level, injections, IV hydration, wound dressing, nebulization of medication, pap smear test. Available minor procedures are IUD insertion, ear wash, removal of foreign body from external eye, ENT scope examination, and minor surgery (such as removal of cyst, excision of nail and nail matrix, and incision and drainage of abscess, hematoma, seroma, or fluid collection).
• Pharmacy Assistance: BAUHC is developing a program to support the community members who cannot afford to buy their medications. The pharmacy room at BAUHC will provide a list of medications that will be delivered free of charge.

HEALTHCARE CENTER [1]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/health-services/healthcare-center

Open for Public at complimentary consultation fees

ABOUT US

Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center (BAUHC) is the right place where a team of competent and empathetic physicians, nurses, and health care providers treat you with respect and compassion and deliver high quality ambulatory care for you.

BAUHC, located in Hariri building ground floor in Beirut Arab University (BAU) Beirut campus, was launched on Thursday September 6th, 2018.

VISION

Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center intends to be a distinguished university healthcare center in the fields of health care, education, and research

MISSION

Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center is committed to improving the health of the community by providing quality and affordable healthcare services and wellness programs that meet people needs in a distinctive environment for education and research.

Our Physicians Schedule

CORE VALUES

Our Core Values are SAFE CARE

Service Excellence:

we strive to provide our patients, physicians, and co-workers with Quality Service.

Accountability:

we demonstrate Professionalism and Responsibility in us

Fairness:

we exhibit Integrity and Honesty in all we do.

Effectiveness and Efficiency:

we are effective by doing the right things and efficient by doing things right.

Compassion:

we give priority to our patients and respond to their needs in a Safe and Caring environment.

Accessibility:

we aim to make our services Accessible to all at Affordable cost.

Respect:

we treat our patients, physicians, and co-workers Individually with Courtesy and Dignity.

Empowerment:

we promote an environment of Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Teamwork to enhance Critical Thinking and Decision Making.

AIM

BAUHC offers a broad spectrum of preventive health and counseling services to address the various needs of the community. It aims at developing an environment of comprehensive care that responds to community needs and ensures patient satisfaction.

• We focus on treating the person as a whole
• We listen to the community we serve to better understand its concerns
• We always plan, develop, implement, and evaluate our services

OBJECTIVES

At BAUHC, we look forward to provide the highest standards of care, hereby ensuring the health and wellbeing of the community. The center is an accessible place for you and your family members to receive adequate medical care for acute and chronic illnesses at affordable prices.

• To make BAUHC a distinguished place to provide both curative and preventive health care services to the community.
• To be a trusted leader in primary health care according to standards established by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
• To provide an excellent, comprehensive, safe, and accessible primary health care for patients in order to achieve both physical and spiritual health.
• To enhance clinical research and education to medical, nursing, and other allied health students and trainees.

Services

https://www.bau.edu.lb/healthcare-center/Services

BAUHC provides compassionate health care services for you and for each member of your family in one place. Available services are:

• Dentistry: Dental Care is available through Oral Diagnosis Clinic at BAU Faculty of Dentistry in the main building in Beirut campus.
• Immunization: BAUHC believes that immunization is one of the most cost-effective health investments and proven means for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases. In collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), BAUHC administers free of charge vaccines as per the National Immunization Calendar established by the MoPH.
• Dietary and Physiotherapy services: Dietary and Physiotherapy services are available through Faculty of Health Sciences located in Hariri building third floor in Beirut campus.
• Laboratory and Radiology Services: BAUHC Laboratory and Radiology diagnostic centers are under development. For the time being, patients are free to do the requested studies at their preference.
• Electrocardiography(ECG): Electrocardiography (ECG) is a quick, simple, painless procedure that provides information about the heart electrical activity. Recorded ECGs helps the physician in evaluating the heart condition and develop appropriate intervention.
• Ultrasound imaging: Ultrasound imaging helps the physician to evaluate, diagnose, and treat medical conditions. Ultrasound imaging is generally considered a safe technique to visualize tissues and organs inside the body and record the movement of internal organs and blood flow through blood vessels. Examples of available ultrasound imaging procedures at BAUHC are ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis organs, breast, thyroid, and heart as well as for the pregnant woman and her fetus.
• Diagnostic Physiology Procedures: Available diagnostic studies available at BAUHC are stated above under the Diagnostic Physiology Center.
• Treatments and minor procedures: BAUHC provides treatments such as vitals checks, glucose level, injections, IV hydration, wound dressing, nebulization of medication, pap smear test. Available minor procedures are IUD insertion, ear wash, removal of foreign body from external eye, ENT scope examination, and minor surgery (such as removal of cyst, excision of nail and nail matrix, and incision and drainage of abscess, hematoma, seroma, or fluid collection).
• Pharmacy Assistance: BAUHC is developing a program to support the community members who cannot afford to buy their medications. The pharmacy room at BAUHC will provide a list of medications that will be delivered free of charge.

Beirut Arab University Opens Health Care Center - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Under the Patronage of the Minister of Public Health Dr. Firas Al-Abiad

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Beirut-Arab-University-Opens-Health-Care-Center-Diagnostic-and-Therapeutic-Services-Under-the-Patronage-of-the-Minister-of-Public-Health-Dr-Firas-Al-Abiad

The President of Beirut Arab University, Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, launched the Health Care Center “Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services” in Beirut campus under the Patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Firas Al-Abiad, represented by Mr. Omar Al-Koush. The ceremony was attended by The President of the University Board of Trustees, Dr. Ammar Houry, Vice-Presidents, Deans of faculties, Secretary-General, Dr. Omar Houri, Presidents of Orders, University Presidents, hospital directors, and a crowd of interested people.

The Health Care Center at Beirut Arab University (BAUHC) provides high-quality and affordable diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitation and preventive services, including diagnostic medical laboratory, diagnostic imaging center, physiological diagnostic center, outpatient physical therapy clinics (PTOC) in affordable prices.

The ceremony started with the Lebanese national anthem and the University anthem, then the ceremony master, Ms. Rima Chehab, said “In these difficult circumstances, and based on the University’s pioneering role in serving the surrounding community, we are convinced of the need to promote these social and human values among our students and motivate them to serve as an example of solidarity for the best of the future of this country, this center opened its doors thanks to the initiative of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation.

The President of the University, Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, said: “The Health Care Center was established a few years ago by opening the medical clinics and was then supplemented with departments related to diagnostic treatment and therapeutic services, such as laboratories and radiology. We also thank Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation for providing us with equipments”.
El-Adawi continued “This center was established specifically to serve the community, especially since Lebanon is witnessing a phase of deterioration in health care. For this reason, we must establish all medical and diagnostic services to serve the people of this country. The University is keen to provide these high quality services to all segments of society in appropriate prices. It is worth mentioning that the center has its own management that is independent of the university where it plays its role far from the educational process”.

Professor El-Adawi concluded by thanking all those who had contributed to the establishing and completing the Centre, in particular the dear friend Minister Dr. Firas Al-Abiad.
Then, His Excellency Dr. Firas Al-Abiad, Minister of Health, represented by Mr. Omar Al Koush said “Emphasizing on the pivotal role and unlimited support of the Ministry of Public Health and its tireless endeavors to mobilize the public health sector in Lebanon through several means such as the establishment of a network of health-care centers and support them with the necessary medical and health assistance. The ministry also recognizes the role of civil society and civil, social, cultural and scientific institutions in assisting and actively participating with the State in addressing health problems.

Al Koush continued: “We thank the President, Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, for the great efforts made towards not only giving in the scientific and cultural areas, but also because it was extended to giving in the field of health.”

At the end, the attendees toured the Center and its departments, out-patient clinics and laboratories.

Certified breast feeding specialist

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Health-Sciences/News/Certified-breast-feeding-specialist

Dr Leila Itani was awarded the title,” Certified Breast Feeding Specialist” as of February 2 2020. The certification is accredited by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). This status entitles Dr. Itani to provide advice to mothers with infants 0-23 months of age related to 1) Benefits and importance of breast feeding to the mother and infant 2) Prepartum education for preparation for breastfeeding 2) Early initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding 3) Signs of effective breastfeeding 4) Assessment and management of breast feeding difficulties related to mother and infant ( decreased milk supply, refusal of breast, milk allergy, breastfeeding twins, tandum feeding etc..) 5) Maintenance of breastfeeding along with complementary feeding until 2 years and beyond.

MLT students attending the MOPH Breast cancer campaign

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Health-Sciences/Event/MLT-students-attending-the-MOPH-Breast-cancer-campaign-2019

Dr. Salim Moussa and MLT students attended the launching of breast cancer campaign organized by the Ministry of Public Health, Wednesday 9 October 2019. This year, the ministry emphasized the importance of regular screening through mammography for early detection, as the prevention is not yet possible. 

Participation of the MLT department in the national breast cancer awareness campaign

A team of six students from the MLT department-BAU and under the supervision of the assistant professor, Dr.Salim MOUSSA, had been selected by the MOPH in order to participate in a national competition for the breast cancer awareness campaign 2018. The MLT topic was “Mammogram: the selfie that saves your life”. During three days from 12 till 14 October, the MLT students were taking the hand of each woman and showing her the importance of breast cancer early detection via mammography in order to save her life. The MLT booth was highly attractive and competitive; more than 600 visitors had stopped at the booth to learn more about mammography, share their experiences with breast cancer and take memorable pictures with the team. The minister of public health, Mr.Ghassan Hassbani, the former prime minister, Mr.Fouad Siniora, Professor of Hematology-Oncology at the American University of Beirut, Pr.Nagi El Saghir, and the famous Lebanese TV personality, Mrs.Mona Abu Hamze were among the visitors of the MLT booth. Moreover, a special interview with Future TV was taken with Dr.Salim MOUSSA. At the end of the event, a special letter of thanks from the MOPH was sent to the MLT-BAU to express their highly appreciation of the remarkable job made by the team. Certificates of

Mental Health Care Services

Psychology Laboratory

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Human-Sciences/Facilities-and-Services

The Psychology Laboratory is located on the 10th floor in the Faculty of Human Sciences. It comprises a number of instruments that correspond to the empirical part of learning theories of psychology. The lab includes different batteries that assess intellectual skills, aptitudes, attitudes, and motivations, as well as scales to assess mental abilities. In addition, the psychology laboratory includes a variety of personality scales, mental health scales, and Clinical and Diagnostic Emotional scales. Students are trained on how to apply these scales, correct the scales and interpret the scores according to psychological theories.

BAU Psycho-social Unit

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-Psycho-social-Unit

Introduction:

In the light of the accelerating rhythm of modern life and the increasing needs of university students for support, both psychologically and socially, to be able to better face the stressors and difficulties of daily life, the Faculty of Human Sciences (Psychology Department) proposes the establishment of the Psycho-social Unit at BAU. This unit becomes an inevitable requirement for the welfare of BAU students. Such a step will be a pioneering contribution by BAU among Lebanese universities.

The Unit offers counseling services and interventions, including but not limited to psychological, social and educational services for the students. These services are rendered in accordance with world-wide counseling, therapeutic psychological and ethical standards which regulate psycho-social services. The guiding principle for the Unit is nondiscrimination and equality. 

Vision: 

The Unit aims to be a pioneer in Lebanon, that offers psychological and social services to the students at the university, while empowering them to achieve their inner adjustment in both psychological and social terms.

Mission:

The Unit seeks to effectively contribute to the self-development of the students who are in need of care and psycho-social support. The aim is to help them attain the optimal level of psycho-social adjustment with themselves and their surroundings, by providing counseling sessions and raising awareness.

Beirut Arab University’s concept of social responsibility towards the Lebanese society has manifested itself over the years on various educational, academic and social levels, through crises and unpleasant events, in particular the recent dramatic events of August 4th, 2020. The explosion of the Beirut Port has aggravated the suffering of the people in this country, in particular the psychological suffering that requires immediate psychological intervention to help the distressed overcome this crisis towards a gradual return to a normal life style. The Faculty of Human Sciences, as part of the diverse services rendered by Beirut Arab University to the Lebanese community in this crisis, proposes to offer psychological guidance and support, through the following:

To receive all those who suffer psychologically in reaction to the Beirut Port incident, as well as subsequent loss or grief, at the Psycho-social Unit, the Faculty of Human Sciences, Beirut Arab University (Hariri Building, Floor 10), as of 17th August 2020, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

In collaboration with Radio Liban, a four-week live program will be held every Friday at 10:30 am to receive calls from the audience, to respond to their questions on all topics relevant to trauma and PTSD at various ages, and to offer advice and psychological first aid, as well as coping strategies that enhance resilience, and mechanisms to restore confidence and a positive outlook for Lebanon.

For further information, please call the hotline 70/999036

Personality and Health Psychology

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Human-Sciences/Event/Personality-and-Health-Psychology

A Webinar Intervention for the Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences on Arab Women and Psychological Stress, Techniques and Solutions

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/A-Webinar-Intervention-for-the-Dean-of-the-Faculty-of-Human-Sciences-on-Arab-Women-and-Psychological-Stress-Techniques-and-Solutions

In collaboration with the Kuwait Trade Union Federation, and in coordination with the Kuwaiti Working Women Committee, Prof. Mayssah El Nayal gave a talk as part of the Webinar on “Arab Women and Psychological Stress: Techniques and Solutions”. The webinar was conducted via Zoom on Tuesday, 13th October 2020, with the participation of around 80 attendees from 20 countries.

The webinar focused on the nature of psychological stress and its impact upon healthy behavior, in particular in the light of the current situation. With particular reference to Covid-19, the webinar tackled the nature of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highlighting strategies for coping and the most prominent therapies available. The webinar concluded with a number of questions from the participants relevant to psychological stress and the age of Corona.

"Depression and Women" Lecture for the Faculty of Medicine

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/Event/Depression-and-Women-Lecture-for-the-Faculty-of-Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University will be organizing a lecture entitled " Depression and Women" on Wednesday March 22nd, 2017 at Ali Rached Hall- Beirut Campus from 2:00 P.M, till 4:00 P.M.

 

Mental Health Day

https://www.instagram.com/p/CyN1cDcNG0E/

On World Mental Health Day, what are the guidelines to maintain our mental health?