A reception under the patronage of the Mayor of Nazareth Mr. Ramez Jaraisy Dr. Massad Barhoum was honoured for his services as the medical Director of the Holy Family Hospital from 2000-2007 and for his new position as General Director of the Western Galilee Hospital in Nahariya. The celebration was on 26 of October 2007 at La Fontana de Maria Restaurant in Nazareth.