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The Syrian American Medical Society Foundation (SAMS) is a global, independent medical relief org. https://linktr.ee/sams_usa https://www.sams-usa.net
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12/16/2025

As part of its commitment to strengthening the healthcare sector and transferring the latest medical practices, the SAMS Institute is leading a specialized initiative under the supervision of Dr. Hazaim Alwair, Cardiac Surgeon, to advance skills in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, avoiding the need for a median sternotomy—one of the most advanced techniques in modern cardiac surgery.

This training program focuses on:

Providing specialized simulation devices for training cardiac surgery specialists

Supporting SAMS hospitals and centers with cardiac surgery–specific equipment and medical consumables

Enhancing the skills of medical professionals through structured cross-training programs

Exchanging expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques

Improving the quality of healthcare services delivered to patients

This initiative represents a key step toward building specialized medical capacity and strengthening scientific collaboration, in line with SAMS’ mission to elevate standards of care and deliver safe, advanced cardiac services.

12/15/2025

💙 As 2025 comes to a close, we’re grateful for the healing you made possible in Syria and beyond.

Because of your compassion, SAMS delivered lifesaving care across six countries, reaching families with nowhere else to turn.

Thanks to you, we supported:

• 3M+ medical services
• 1M+ people supported
• 65,000+ surgeries
• 70,000+ dental services
• 20,000 babies safely delivered

These numbers represent far more than services. They represent dignity restored and lives renewed.

As we look toward 2026, your generosity helps us continue reaching patients and advancing Syria Health 2030, bringing hope to Syria and beyond.

Learn more at www.sams-usa.net.

12/15/2025

🩵 SAMS 2025 End of Year Recap

Revisiting March’s Ramadan Medical Mission, SAMS delivered lifesaving care to meet urgent needs while working to rebuild a stronger, more resilient healthcare system in Syria.

Learn more at www.sams-usa.net.

12/14/2025

The SAMS 9th National Symposium is approaching — and we’re excited to welcome you.

February 13–15, 2026
Ga***rd Palms Resort & Convention Center
Kissimmee, Florida

Join healthcare professionals and leaders for three inspiring days of insight, collaboration, and meaningful conversations, under the theme:

“Raising the Standard: Defining Excellence in Modern Healthcare.”

Be part of a shared vision to elevate care and shape the future of healthcare.

Register today:

https://society.sams-usa.net/2025/10/30/sams-9th-national-symposium/

We look forward to seeing you there.

12/12/2025

In a renewed effort to strengthen healthcare access in Syria, SAMS and the Union of Charitable Associations signed a partnership agreement to fully outfit and rehabilitate Al-Afiah Hospital in Damascus. Once completed, the facility will offer a broad range of specialized medical services and serve as a hub for advanced training in medical education.

The initiative is designed to expand high-quality care for communities across Syria at a time when reliable health services remain critically needed. During the signing ceremony, participating institutions emphasized the value of collaborative partnerships that put patients first and focus on building a stronger, more resilient healthcare system. This agreement marks a meaningful step toward improving care delivery and supporting the medical workforce that communities depend on.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh, Dr. Abdelfattah Elshaar, Chair of the Board, and Executive Director David Lillie.

12/12/2025

🩵 SAMS 2025 End of Year Recap

In January, former SAMS President Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh returned to Damascus after 13 years, to a city forever changed.

We honor this moment as a reminder of why we continue our work, to rebuild, to heal, and to help Syria rise again.

Learn more at www.sams-usa.net.

12/11/2025

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, our team in Syria hosted fun, interactive activities for children with disabilities—giving them a space to express themselves and feel heard. 🎨🎈

In “I Participate… My Voice Matters”, kids shared their thoughts through drawings that came together in a vibrant mural. In “Raise Your Voice”, colorful balloons carried messages about different types of violence—popped and read by the children with our team’s support.

These activities remind us: every child’s voice matters, and everyone deserves to be heard with dignity.

12/11/2025

SAMS organized an advanced training workshop on quality improvement and operational leadership in Syria, bringing together the organization’s leadership and health-care teams. The workshop was attended by Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh, Dr. Abdelfattah Elshaar, Chair of the Board, and Executive Director David Lillie. It was led by Dr. Bachir Tajaldin, with participants from Omar Bin Abdulaziz Hospital and the SAMS Cardiac Hospital, along with directors, department heads, nursing supervisors, and quality officers from both hospitals and the SAMS Syria Office.

The workshop covered practical modules on integrated quality management, quality improvement tools, development of improvement plans, activation of operational committees and clinical governance, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. This training reflects SAMS’ ongoing commitment to strengthening its health-care system and building the capacity of its teams to ensure higher-quality, sustainable services.

12/10/2025

Meet Dr. Constance Hall from SAMS Gratitude Mission in Syria!

12/10/2025

Today, a delegation from SAMS, led by Dr. Abdelfattah Elshaar, Chair of the Board, and Mr. David Lillie, Executive Director of SAMS, visited Omar Ibn Abdul Aziz Hospital and the Emirates Hospital in Aleppo, as well as Al-Zira’a Hospital in Idlib. The visit is part of SAMS’ ongoing efforts to improve the quality of medical services in underserved areas.

The delegation’s goal was to assess the current state of healthcare, evaluate facility needs, and strengthen support for medical staff, ensuring an effective and compassionate response that meets the needs of the local communities.

12/10/2025

🇸🇾 SAMS Syria Liberation Series | The Road to Recovery

Whether Syria is in a stage of crisis or recovery, SAMS has remained resolute in delivering high-quality, dignified humanitarian aid to the Syrian people.

Syria’s story is one of courage, endurance, and resilience. From chemical attacks to underground hospitals, pandemics to earthquakes, liberation to rebuilding — SAMS has been there every step of the way.

This Syria Liberation Week, we honor the lives saved, the families healed, and the communities rebuilt. And we invite you to join us in continuing this mission — because the road ahead is long, but hope is stronger.

Together, we are helping Syria rise — from crisis to recovery, from resilience to renewal.

Learn more at www.sams-usa.net.

12/09/2025

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and as the concluding event of Autism Scientific Week at Damascus University, SAMS proudly celebrated the opening of the SAMS Autism Academy, the first center of its kind in Syria.

The idea began as a dream that has now transformed into a tangible reality, brought to life by a group of physicians, specialists, families of children with autism, and dedicated volunteers united by a shared mission: improving autism services in Syria.

The inauguration was attended by representatives from Damascus University, the Ministry of Higher Education, the Damascus Health Directorate, and the Rural Damascus Health Directorate, and was further honored by the presence of Dr. Wael Dagmash, Director of Damascus Health Directorate; Dr. Tawfiq Hasaba, Director of Rural Damascus Health Directorate; and Dr. Salahuddin Al-Khatib, Director of University Hospitals at the Ministry of Higher Education.

The academy operates under the supervision of Dr. Shaden Kassar, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (ABA), and aims to train specialists in Applied Behavior Analysis and grant internationally recognized certifications.

This center represents a pioneering step toward enhancing autism services in Syria and creating a more supportive, inclusive environment for children and their families.

Special thanks to for joining us on this meaningful occasion.

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Washington D.C., DC
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http://www.sams-usa.net/

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