Recent News
Read the latest news about the Medical Center at KFUPM
New academic year
On the first day of the new academic year, August 28, 2022, the medical center held a welcoming corner for students, congratulating them on the new year and distributing symbolic gifts on this occasion.
Electronic Health Platform
Electronic health platform is an electronic platform that serves the health sector in the Kingdom by providing electronic services approved by the Ministry of Health. A health platform was established in line with the Kingdom’s vision 2030 and to activate the government’s direction.
Renew Dental Department
The Dental Department has reopened its doors after the renewal by the patronage of His Excellency the Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Dr. Nidal Al-Ratrout.
Renew The Laboratory Department
The Laboratory Department has reopened its doors after the renewal by the patronage of His Excellency the Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Dr. Nidal Al-Ratrout.
Volunteers in The Corona Vaccine Center
The Medical Center announced the opportunity for the KFUPM community to volunteer at the Corona Vaccine Center. A group of volunteers from KFUPM students joined the Corona Vaccine Center, whose number reached (7) students during February and March 2022.
Booster Dose
In the interest of the Medical Center for the health and safety of the university community and their completion of the vaccination doses against the Coronavirus, the Corona Vaccine Center receives the beneficiaries of the university to vaccinate them with the booster dose.
Psychological Consultations Clinic
The opening of a psychological and social counseling clinic in the Medical Center to receive patients with complete confidentiality, take psychological measures, and develop plans and treatment sessions.
First Aid and How to Deal with the Injured
A training course entitled “First Aid and How to Deal with the Injured” was provided by the First Aid and Secondary Aid trainer accredited by Mr. Muhammad Jaafar Al-Sawad
World AIDS Day
The Medical Center has participated in World AIDS Day, which was held in the General Directorate of Health Affairs in the Eastern Province. It aims to raise awareness of HIV and focus on the importance of expanding and increasing coverage of preventive and curative services for AIDS infection locally and globally
Voluntary Ambulance Team
A contract has been signed for the cooperation agreement between KFUPM Medical Center and the Voluntary Ambulance Team of Determination, Emergency and Disasters Department, and Ambulance Transport.
The Voluntary Counseling and Testing Clinic
The Voluntary Counseling and Testing Clinic for HIV testing opened at the medical center. Voluntary counseling and testing services represent the main entry point for other disease prevention activities among people at high risk of infection
Homeland of a Million Volunteers 2020
The participation of the Medical Center in the “Homeland of a Million Volunteers 2020” event purpose is to enrich the International Volunteer Day and achieve the Kingdom’s vision of 2020 by interacting with one million volunteers
The Medical Center Joining the Referral Program
The Medical Center has joined the Referral Program for electronic transfer for government hospitals.
Raising Awareness of Psychological Health
The Medical Center has joined the Psychological health awareness-raising initiative of the National Center for Psychological Health Promotion.
Electronic Services During the Corona Pandemic
The Medical Center launched electronic services for patients to save time and effort and reduce waiting hours for patients at the center.
Health Awareness Publications
The Health Education Department at the Medical Center is working on issuing a curriculum to increase health awareness.
Health and Safety Lecture
The Quality Department at the Medical Center organized a lecture on health and safety for the staff in cooperation with the University's Environmental, Health, and Safety Department..
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign 2022
The Medical Center was colored pink to launch the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, in October. In partnership with Saudi Cancer Foundation, the Medical Center ran an information booth to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Many educational brochures, giveaways, and gifts were distributed to all visitors.
