Jasaeng Korean Medicine Hospital Provides Traditional Medical Volunteer Service for Elderly Jeju Residents... Caring for Patriotic Activists' Health

The Jaseng Medical Foundation announced on the 16th that it conducted traditional Korean medicine volunteer medical services for about 250 elderly residents in Hamdeok-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju.

Director Kim Chang-yeon of Daejeon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital (center) is administering acupuncture treatment to elderly residents visiting the clinic.
[Photo by Jaseng Medical Foundation]

On this day, more than 10 medical staff and employees participated, including Shin Min-sik, Chairman of the Social Contribution Committee (Director of Jamsil Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital), Yeom Seung-cheol, Director of Gwangju Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, and Kim Chang-yeon, Director of Daejeon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital.

The volunteer group set up a clinic in the Hamdeok Nonghyup building and provided customized health consultations, acupuncture treatments, and herbal medicine prescriptions as part of traditional Korean medical services. This medical volunteer service was organized to manage the health of elderly residents who were busy preparing for the first summer tourist season after the COVID-19 endemic.

During the humid and hot summer, low atmospheric pressure tends to increase internal pressure in the spine and joints, stimulating surrounding ligaments and muscles, which exacerbates symptoms of musculoskeletal diseases such as disc disorders and arthritis. The Jaseng Medical Foundation received positive responses by delivering spinal and joint health methods such as stretching and acupressure that can be easily practiced during the summer along with treatment.

Additionally, Chairman Shin Min-sik visited the home of Kang Tae-seon, a patriotic independence activist and the only surviving independence merit recipient in Jeju Island, providing medical support as a traditional Korean medicine primary care physician. Born in 1924, Chairman Shin cared for Kang’s health for longevity and had a friendly conversation.

Chairman Shin said, "Summer is a very challenging time to manage health due to the high risk of musculoskeletal pain as well as heat-related illnesses and food poisoning," adding, "The Jaseng Medical Foundation and 21 Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospitals and Clinics nationwide will continue to make efforts to ensure that elderly residents in the region do not neglect their health."

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