Saint George Hospital University Medical Center

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Saint George Hospital University Medical Center
Location Rmeil, Beirut, Lebanon
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Coordinates 
   
       33°53 
       38°N
Funding Non-profit
Website [www.stgeorgehospital.org Official website]


Saint George Hospital University Medical Center (Arabic: مستشفى القديس جاورجيوس للروم الأرثوذكس or مستشفى القديس جاورجيوس الجامعي), also known locally as Al-Roum Hospital (Arabic: مستشفى الروم), is a historic and prominent teaching hospital located in the district of Rmeil, Beirut, Lebanon. Established in 1878, it is the oldest hospital in Lebanon and one of the country's leading medical institutions.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Saint George Hospital University Medical Center serves as a tertiary referral center and teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Balamand. It also maintains academic and cooperative ties with the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse and the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Poitiers in France.

The hospital operates from a T-shaped, fifteen-floor main building that currently accommodates approximately 200 beds. In 2005, a new, state-of-the-art building was inaugurated as part of an expansion initiative. A phased rehabilitation of the original 1968 structure is underway (Phase II), which is expected to add another 200 beds, increasing the hospital's total capacity to 400 beds upon completion.

History[edit | edit source]

Founded in 1878 by the Orthodox community, Saint George Hospital has played a pivotal role in Lebanon's medical and educational development. Over its long history, the hospital has consistently advanced in technology and facilities, becoming a regional center of excellence in patient care, medical education, and research.

Facilities and Services[edit | edit source]

The hospital provides a wide range of medical services, including:

  • General and specialized surgery
  • Internal medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Obstetrics and gynecology
  • Emergency services
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Intensive care units
  • Oncology and radiotherapy

Notable Events[edit | edit source]

The hospital sustained significant damage during the 2020 Beirut explosion, which temporarily suspended operations. Restoration efforts have been ongoing with support from the local and international medical community.

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