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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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10/13/2025

As part of the ongoing collaboration between SAMS and the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Elinor Raikes, IRC’s Vice President, accompanied by Baraa Alsmoudi, Syria Country Director at SAMS, visited the SAMS Maternity Hospital in Dana to review the medical services provided and assess the project’s impact on improving maternal and child healthcare in northern Syria.

The visit included an in-depth working session to discuss ways to strengthen the partnership, address existing challenges, and develop a joint strategic vision for 2026 aimed at advancing the health sector and ensuring the sustainability of critical projects that serve thousands of beneficiaries in the region.

10/12/2025

❤️‍🩹 Families in Gaza are living through unimaginable hardship.

Children arrive at clinics with severe injuries. Mothers struggle to feed their children. Elderly patients face chronic illnesses with nowhere to turn.

Amid the humanitarian crisis, SAMS teams are on the ground delivering lifesaving care—reaching thousands across Gaza through two fixed clinics and three mobile units providing health, dental, and mental health services.

See our Gaza Multimedia Report to witness the impact of our work and the resilience of the families we serve: https://bit.ly/sams-gazamultimedia01

Join SAMS in bringing hope and relief to families in Gaza: sams-usa.net/donate

10/11/2025

As part of the “Meet the President” tour across the U.S., Dr. Aref Rifai, President of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), visited our Orlando Chapter!

Dr. Rifai met with members to review recent local and Syrian activities, recognize outstanding contributions, and share updates on SAMS’ latest humanitarian and medical initiatives.

This visit reflects SAMS’ ongoing commitment to strengthening connections with its chapters and advancing its mission to serve those in need—both in Syria and beyond.

10/11/2025

❤️‍🩹This October, you can help us bring healing to Syria.

From October 26–30, a team of 27 SAMS volunteer physicians and specialists will launch a multi-specialty medical mission to Syria, providing free, high-quality care to thousands of displaced and underserved families across Latakia, Tartous, Aleppo, and Damascus. Our volunteers will be offering care in specialties including pediatrics, oncology, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, and more.

Your support can make a life-changing difference:

• $100 helps provide medications for a child with cancer
• $200 helps fund a surgery for a patient in need
• $500 helps provide critical care services

Make your donation today and help make this October a turning point for thousands of Syrians: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/SyriaOct2025

10/10/2025

We once walked out of Omar Bin Abdulaziz Hospital in Aleppo after it was struck, leaving behind painful memories… but a hope that never faded.
Today, after years of resilience and perseverance, we have returned — to rebuild it and restore the pulse of life.
In collaboration with Noor Al-Hayat Charity Association, SAMS proudly reopens the doors of the hospital once again — keeping medicine a mission, and humanity our purpose.

10/10/2025

14-year-old Badiaa from Syria, living in Lebanon since the war began, transformed her confidence and emotional awareness through SAMS’ “Happy Helping Hand” program in the Bekaa Valley. “I’ve learned to separate feelings from thoughts and respond with confidence,” she says.

10/10/2025

"Most Syrians have been traumatized in one way or another due to the prolonged war".

SAMS continues advancing psychiatric capacity-building and trauma-informed mental health care for post-conflict communities in Syria.

10/10/2025

🌍Today on World Mental Health Day, SAMS remains committed to delivering compassionate care and support to those impacted by conflict and crisis.

Over the years, SAMS has built strong MHPSS programs across Syria, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece—offering therapy for trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and depression; support groups and case management for survivors of gender‑based violence; children’s psychosocial care; and empowerment programs rooted in human rights.

These programs are crucial. They help build the mental health workforce, broaden access to quality care, and affirm that mental health must be a core pillar of humanitarian response.

Help support SAMS mental health programs where they’re needed most: sams-usa.net/donate

10/09/2025

Every day, SAMS medical teams work tirelessly in some of the world’s most challenging environments—war zones, disaster areas, and underserved communities—bringing hope to patients and families in need. From complex surgeries to emergency care, every act of service represents courage, skill, and compassion.

🩵Support life-saving care today: sams-usa.net/donate

10/09/2025

Thousands of premature babies in Syria face this risk due to Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a preventable cause of blindness. With no national screening or trained specialists, many infants go undiagnosed.

In partnership with the Syrian Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, SAMS is launching Syria’s first national ROP Telemedicine Program to screen, diagnose, and treat at-risk newborns—even in areas without specialized eye care.

Every donation gives a child the gift of sight—for the first time, and for a lifetime.

Donate now: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/ROPSyria

10/09/2025

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, SAMS Jordan organized an insightful scientific symposium that brought together leading mental health experts, media professionals, prominent influencers from across Jordan, and representatives of international organizations.

The event featured in-depth discussions on raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and included stories and reflections from doctors and volunteers who recently returned from Gaza, sharing their extensive experiences in crisis and disaster response throughout the Arab region.

At SAMS, we believe that talking about mental health is a step toward healing and building stronger communities. Sharing human experiences, especially from those on the frontlines, inspires hope and compassion.

10/08/2025

Call for Speakers | SAMS 9th National Symposium

We’re excited to announce that the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is now accepting presentation proposals for the 9th National Symposium, taking place February 14–16, 2026, at the Ga***rd Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

This year’s symposium will bring together healthcare leaders, innovators, and professionals to exchange knowledge, inspire collaboration, and advance the future of patient care.

We welcome submissions that address (but are not limited to) the following topics:
- Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
- Leadership & Workforce Resilience
- Health Equity & Inclusive Care
- Innovation, AI & Digital Transformation
- Education & Professional Development

Deadline to submit proposals: October 31, 2025
Apply through the official Google Form: https://forms.gle/izMiJJYEuY9tMzcL8

For questions, please contact Ala’a Elshaar, Scientific Program Coordinator, at alelshaar@sams-usa.net
Let your voice inspire change — join us in shaping the future of healthcare!

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