Union Ergonomics Building
Outpatient Orthopaedic Hospital
It is with utmost happiness I am announcing this news. Union Ergonomics has committed to fully sponsor and pay for building a non-profit outpatient orthopaedic hospital in the impoverished village of Foshtom, near city of Rasht, Iran.
I spent many summers in this village and was witnessed first hand the need for an orthopaedic hospital in this village.
Majority of people living in this area are rice farmers. Rice farming is a physically intensive profession that takes a heavy toll on farmers. The rate of osteoarthritis and degenerative disk disease are staggering in this village.
Unfortunately since farmers are not insured they have to pay out of pocket for medical services. As such they only see a doctor for emergency services as they are generally poor and unable to afford common medical services we take for granted.
It was always my goal to change that. I want to make sure they have access to common medical services without worrying about payment. Orthopaedic services in this hospital will be free of charge for these farmers and their families.
This is a work in progress. We will start by having three departments; orthopaedics surgery, physical therapy rehabilitation and clinical ergonomics.
I want to make sure these farmers are thought on proper ergonomic techniques. I want them to know proper ways of working as to decrease chance of injuring their back.
This will be an outpatient hospital meaning patients will not stay overnight. As such this hospital will gear mostly toward treating musculoskeletal and joint disorders.
This village gave me some of the most memorable memories of my life. I am proud to be able to give back to Foshtom.
Dr. Shawn Pourgol, DC, C.Ergo.
chiropractor & ergonomist