As part of its continued commitment to corporate social responsibility, AU has organized a health event entitled “Your Health is our Priority” to promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being to its students, staff, and the community at large as it is within the utmost important matters to the university.
The “Your Health is our Priority” event was organized under the joint efforts of the Human Resources, Student Life, and Health and Safety departments at AU, taking place over the course of two days. During the event the University collaborated with Med Cell, a health care provider, which offered free medical tests to members of the community including blood pressure tests, blood sugar tests, and other essential health tests.
Commenting on the event’s positive impact on staff, Ms. Dalal Dawwas, Senior Manager of Employee Relations at AU, said: “By supporting sustained employee wellness initiatives, the management of the Australian University demonstrates a continued culture of care for the AU community.”
With regards to the event’s benefit to the university’s students, Mr. Hussain Al Haddad, Manager of Student Affairs at AU, said: “These wellness programs promote healthy lifestyles for our students.”
From her end, Ms. Mariam Al Maraghi, Manager of the Healthy and Safety Department at AU, said: “The wellness programs for students and employees boost morale, provide valuable information and focus on prevention rather than cure.”
