The Health and Wellness Center at AUBMC, participated in "Saida Health Day" at Khan El Franj to promote health among the citizens of the city. The event, held on September 24 2017, was organized by “Amalouna”, an AUB-based non-governmental organization along with other partners.
The health day covered a wide range of health promotion and disease screening activities with a focus on non-communicable diseases and associated risk factors. The HWC team participated in the healthy lifestyle booth and conducted several activities to raise awareness about the side effects of smoking which is considered a major risk factor for the development of chronic diseases. To encourage smokers to quit, the HWC gave them smoking cessation tips and advice. The health day targeted more than 1,000 visitors of different age groups and socio-economic status.