Rotaract's Medical Day: A healthcare initiative in partnership with Gift of Life and Interact Aley
The Rotaract Community Service Committee, in collaboration with Gift Of Life and Interact Aley, is thrilled to share the remarkable success of our "Medical Day" project held on September 16th and 17th at Al Iman Hospital in the Aley region. This event brought together more than 300 individuals from the community, offering them invaluable medical checkups and healthcare services. The project was led by our dedicated guest Bahaa Hilal, with the support of the organizing committee and 18 AUBMC doctors and 4 Iman Doctors.
Event Overview
Our Medical Day was a heartwarming community service initiative, where we found joy in extending a helping hand to those in need, providing the invaluable gift of a healthier life, particularly to the children in our community.
Event Committees
Age Checkpoint: Directed attendees based on their age groups.
Registration: Registered attendees, with separate tables for different age groups.
Inside the Building: Guided children to their appointments, ensured proper documentation, and assisted those over 4 years old.
Assistance: Assisted doctors and addressed cardiovascular issues, including echocardiograms and file management.
Transportation: Coordinated smooth transportation for attendees.
Social Media: Documented the event's progress and conducted interviews for online content.
Overseeing: Ensured the overall smooth operation of the mission under supervision.
Plan of the Days
Arrival and Registration: The day commenced with the arrival of the bus, as Interactors registered mothers, utilizing stamps to track registrations.
Separation of Attendees: Attendees were divided into separate tents - one for mothers seeking specialist consultations and another for children, offering entertainment including a clown and drawing tables.
Transition to the Building: Following the initial outdoor phase, the process transitioned indoors. Two Rotaractors managed age and nationality checks for children, guiding them to the registration area.
Registration Process: Children were registered, and parents were provided with files for doctors to complete.
Inside the Building Committee: This team played a crucial role in directing children and parents to designated pediatric rooms, ensuring they received all necessary medical examinations.
Cardiovascular Assistance: In cases where children had cardiovascular concerns, the "Moving Around Committee" provided essential support, including echocardiograms and additional laboratory tests.
Transportation and Conclusion: Once all medical examinations were concluded, parents and children were directed to the bus for transportation back home, ensuring a safe return.
Open Access: Throughout the day, walk-ins were warmly welcomed, ensuring that everyone had the opportunity to benefit from the comprehensive medical care process.
Building Distribution
The event effectively utilized the 1st and 2nd floors of the hospital:
Exam Room 1 and 2: Pediatrics for ages 1 to 5.
Exam Room 3: Dentists for ages 4 and above.
Exam Room 4 and 5: Pediatrics for ages 5 and above (Boys and Girls).
Exam Room 6: Pediatrics for ages 5 and above (Girls).
Physiotherapy Room: Cardiologists and the Echo room.
Second Floor: Rooms designated for breaks and meals.
Rotaract Aley is proud to have orchestrated such a impactful event in partnership with Gift Of Life and Interact Aley. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated volunteers, doctors, and staff who made this Medical Day a resounding hope. Together, we continue to make a positive difference in our community through service, love, and collaboration.
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