American Mission Hospital Blood Donation Drive
American Mission Hospital Blood Donation Drive
American Mission Hospital conducted a blood donation drive in collaboration with Salmaniya Medical Complex. The blood donation drive was open to all and was well attended by employees as well as other members of the community.
Dr. George Cheriyan, Corporate CEO/ CMO of American Mission Hospital commented, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who turned out in large numbers in support of this noble cause. We are grateful to the Ministry of Health and the team of Salmaniya Medical Complex who collaborated with us on the campaign. While donating blood has plenty of health benefits and is a painless process, your donated blood helps to save the life of people and this itself should inspire us to donate.”
مستشفى الإرسالية الأمريكية تنظم حملة التبرع بالدم
.أجرى مستشفى الإرسالية الأمريكية حملة للتبرع بالدم بالتعاون مع مجمع السلمانية الطبي، حيث كانت حملة التبرع مفتوحة للعموم وحضرها عدد كبير من الموظفين وكذلك أفراد المجتمع الآخرين
وبهذه المناسبة صرّح الدكتور جورج شيريان الرئيس التنفيذي للشركات بمستشفى الإرسالية الأمريكية قائلاً: أود أن أغتنم هذه الفرصة لأشكر جميع الذين حضروا بأعداد كبيرة لدعم هذه القضية النبيلة. نحن ممتنون لوزارة الصحة وفريق مجمع السلمانية الطبي الذين تعاونوا معنا في تنظيم الحملة. أنّ للتبرع بالدم الكثير من الفوائد الصحية وعملية التبرع غير مؤلمة. ويكفي أن دمك المتبرع به يساعد على إنقاذ حياة الناس وهذا بحد ذاتة من أكبر الدوافع للتبرع
The Island Classic Charity Golf Tournament
A magnificent 9 hole golf course layout awaits to challenge both high and low handicappers. The beautiful manicured grass course is imaginative in its design and picturesque in its presentation. Strategically placed lakes, which add beauty to the pleasant surroundings, are ever present to accept errant balls, while good shots are rewarded by perfect lies on the lush fairways or by holding on the gently undulating greens.
At first glance, one could be forgiven for thinking that this relatively short course does not test one’s golfing ability, but then the prevailing winds of varying strengths come into play, adding to the difficulty built into the course layout. From every angle there is a challenge. And this is what has pushed the seasoned golfers to return year after year to play at the American Mission Hospital Island Classic Charity Golf Tournament.
In the year 1997, the American Mission Hospital which was operating as a not for profit society, needed extra funds to construct a building on the land opposite to the original hospital. The new building would be connected to the old building by an overhead bridge. To meet the cash requirement, the fundraising committee (made up of members of the American Mission Hospital and the American Association of Bahrain) came up with an idea conduct a golf tournament. This was the inception of the Island Classic.
His Majesty the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (the Crown prince then) very kindly agreed to offer the historical hospital to conduct the event at His private golf course in Saffriya. Organizations rushed to sponsor the event and get a chance to play on the coveted golf course. Over the next five years the hospital raised enough funds to complete the construction of the new building which is now known as the 2000 building.
By then the event had gained tremendous popularity and every year amateur and professional golfers alike waited for the opportunity to play at the golf course for the title of Premier winners for high handicap teams and Championship winners for low handicap teams. His Majesty the King continued to provide his kind patronage and with the encouragement and guidance of the Royal Court, the event got itself a permanent place in the social and golfing calendar of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
2017 marked the 20th Anniversary of the AMH Island Classic charity golf tournament. Funds raised after the construction of the 2000 building were diverted towards opening specialized clinics, purchasing much needed medical equipment and more recently towards the community outreach programs of the hospital, which are aimed at providing medical awareness and health checks in order to pave the way for a much healthier Bahrain.
Community Outreach Programs of AMH
Outreach is defined as an activity of providing services to any population who might not otherwise have access to these services. Outreach is often meant to fill in the gap in the services provided by mainstream services and more often is carried out by non-profit, nongovernmental organizations.
If this is the criteria for Community Outreach, American Mission Hospital is no stranger to fulfilling this social responsibility. The pioneers of the hospital who landed on these shores, through their generous spirit and willingness to be involved became a natural extension of the community. They provided medical help and hope where there was previously none.
Though American Mission Hospital continued their philanthropic approach to medical services, it was again only in 2004 that the Community Outreach Program was re-launched with a aim of reaching out to the less privileged masses.
Since 2004, American Mission has conducted innumerable Community related events with the aim of creating a better and healthier society. AMH believes that the key to enhance the health of people in the community is through educational awareness. With this in mind, many of the outreach programs not only include medical checks but educational awareness lectures and presentations.
American Mission Hospital has worked with corporate organizations, labor camps, rehabilitation centers, special needs centers, schools, social centers and orphanages to name a few. Special programs centering around breast cancer and other medical conditions are held regularly throughout the kingdom.
2018 C3 US-Arab Healthcare & Business Summit
Dr. George Cheriyan, Corporate CEO of American Mission Hospital, Bahrain will be attending the 2018 C3 US-Arab Healthcare & Business Summit held in New York, United States Of America on 24 September 2018 and representing Bahrain.
He will be talking about the subject on
Preventable Medical Care: The Science of Improving Quality of Life Against the Battle of Disease “Preventive medical care includes all healthcare services intended to prevent illness, detect health problems before any symptoms occur, and reduce the damage caused by symptomatic diseases. It is known that 70% of all healthcare costs are direct results of behavior, and that 74% of all costs are confined to four chronic conditions: cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Furthermore, 80% of cardiovascular disease and diabetes is preventable, and 90% of obesity is preventable. The #1 and #2 causes of disability in the USA and UAE respectively, are neck/back pain and migraine. Studies show headaches to be the #1 cause of lost productivity in the workplace with the UAE having the highest prevalence of migraine in the world. Preventive healthcare strategies take place at the primal, primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention levels.
A number of studies have shown that preventive medicine is a good investment. Services of daily aspirin use; tobacco cessation support; diet and exercise; cancer screening; immunization; and illegal substance screening for example can potentially save thousands of lives and millions of dollars annually. Headache and migraine prevention is possible with patient self-treatment. Our panel of professionals will discuss the logistical and procedural considerations of integrating preventative solutions.”
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American Mission Hospital celebrates World Hand Hygiene Day. “Clean Hands Healthy Life.”
Whether you are five or 95, keeping your hands clean can help you avoid contracting and spreading infections. With its campaign, the WHO reminds us all, from doctors to hospital visitors, that very small things can alter the course of a patient’s recovery. Worldwide, hundreds of millions of patients are affected by Health care associated Infections each year. This is why hand hygiene is so critical.
Hand Hygiene Day is also an excellent reminder that infection prevention starts at home. Thanks to simple steps, we can all make sure that our loved ones stay healthy.
Hand Hygiene celebration program was held on May 3rd 2018.There were 200 children participated in drawing competition held at AMH in all four branches.The top 25 children were chosen and awarded by the Corporate CEO Dr. George Cheriyan and Group CEO Ms. Julia Tovey.
American Mission Hospital is proud to announce the opening of its latest Medical and Dental Center in Riffa
Expanding to meet the needs of the community, American Mission Hospital is proud to announce the opening of its latest Medical and Dental Center in Riffa. It is the fourth medical facility under American Mission Hospital with the main hospital situated in Manama and satellite clinics both in Saar and Amwaj.
The clinic itself is situated in the Calidus Center opposite The Walk. The opening was undertaken by H.E. Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Health (SCH). In attendance at the event were H.E. Salah bin Hindi, Advisor for Youth & Sports to His Majesty the King, the American Ambassador H.E. Justin Siberell and several other VIP dignitaries and guests.
Dr. George Cheriyan, CEO of American Mission Hospital said, “We are pleased to be able to provide residents in the Central and Southern Governorate the highest quality medical services through this new facility.”
The new clinic will provide both General Services including Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopedics, Dental, Radiology, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Dermatology and Plastic Surgery and Specialized Services will include Executive Clinic, Wellness Clinic, Physiotherapy, Pain Management, Sports Medicine, Osteopathy and also boasts an Olympic sized pool for hydrotherapy. The clinic will operate every day from 7:30 am to 11 pm.
Riffa Direct Line: 17248101
American Mission Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of Zwemer Clinic in Manama main branch
American Mission Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of Zwemer Clinic in Manama main branch. Zwemer Clinic is named after the co-founder of Samuel Zwemer and the legacy of serving the community of Bahrain goes back to 120 years. Zwemer clinic is dedicated exclusively for the low income population.
Big thanks to Capital Governor Sheikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa and US Ambassador Mr. Justin Siberell for their presence to celebrate the opening of new clinic. Congratulations to Board Chairman Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and CEO Dr. George Cheriyan and COO Ms. Julia Tovey for their tireless effort in establishing this new Charity Clinic for the community. Special thanks to the board members Mr. Delano Roosevelt and Mr. Joshua Perkins for their presence in joining the celebration.
American Mission Hospital participated in “This is Bahrain” event held in Los Angeles
American Mission Hospital participated in “This is Bahrain” event held in Los Angeles in September 2017. Our CEO Dr. George Cheriyan and COO Ms. Julia Tovey represented AMH and showcased the long history of Bahrain-US relationship through American Mission Hospital service for more than 120 years by providing healthcare to the community of Bahrain. Our mission is to provide high quality healthcare at an affordable cost to all who seek care, and to provide this care based on the biblical principles of compassion, grace and love. Dr. George Cheriyan is instrumental in developing and expanding the quality of healthcare and taking immense effort in reaching out to the community by opening several branches across Bahrain.
The event in Los Angeles was organised by “This is Bahrain” under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and was attended on his behalf by the King’s representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He unveiled the details of King Hamad Global Centre for Inter-faith Dialogue and peaceful Co-existence
American Mission Hospital in Manama and our branches in Saar and Amwaj have been awarded with Diamond status by Nhra-Bahrain.
We are pleased to announce that American Mission Hospital in Manama and our branches in Saar and Amwaj have been awarded with Diamond status by Nhra-Bahrain. We are proud to have achieved the highest level of accreditation by NHRA in all 3 branches. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be given to a hospital in Bahrain and shows our hospital’s substantial conformance to the National Health Regulatory Authority standards.
By pursuing and achieving Diamond status, American Mission Hospital has demonstrated that it meets NHRA standards for quality and is committed to pursuing excellence.
An organization receiving this status has put itself through a rigorous peer review process. It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit, its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality.
American Mission Hospital is a Non-Profit organization that has been providing healthcare to the community of Bahrain for the past 120 years and our mission is to provide high quality healthcare at an affordable cost to all who seek care, and to provide this care based on the biblical principles of compassion, grace and love.
NHRA is an independent health regulator whose mission is to regulate the provision of healthcare in Bahrain. The economic vision 2030 has provided a clear direction for the continued development and to regulate the whole healthcare system in Kingdom of Bahrain.
US Admiral Visit
US Naval Forces Central Command Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan visited the American Mission Hospital (AMH) in Manama on 22-05-2017. He was welcomed by our CEO Dr. George Cheriyan and other officials. The visit highlighted the importance and origins of the American – Bahraini relationship as the hospital was set up by four Americans and began operating more than 100 years ago as the Mason Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cheriyan and COO Ms. Julia Tovey gave an overview of the hospital’s mission and vision.
