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Orland Park could become home to what's described as a "first-of-its-kind" outpatient surgical center with a mission of accommodating the religious and cultural beliefs of Muslim patients.
Dr. Naser Rustom has applied for state approval to open an ambulatory surgical treatment center at 10 Orland Square Drive, the site of the former Plunkett Furniture store, according to a state permit application for the project. The medical office, Preferred SurgiCenter LLC, would welcome patients of all faiths and beliefs, but it would employ staff who are familiar with and facilities designed to accommodate the needs of patients who follow Islamic Divine Law.
"We're going to service every race, every nationality. We're not going to discriminate against anyone," said Manager Robyn Fina. "However, in the Orland Park and the southwestern suburbs, there is a huge concentration of Arab-Americans. I think there is a lack of facilities for them to receive the care that they need while taking into consideration their special religious and ethnic background."