Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Diabetes is one of the costliest diseases and it brings acute and chronic complications with it. Diabetes can cause serious health complications including...... Read More »
Benefiting the SickKids Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and The Scarborough Hospital, the BAPS Charities Walk in Toronto, Canada took place on Aug 24, 2014. In total, over 1,000 participants enthusiastically supported the event, walking a combined 5,000 miles.... Read More »
South Asians are up to a 5 times greater risk of developing heart disease at an earlier age. In recognition of this fact, BAPS Charities, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada,...... Read More »
BAPS Charities in Toronto, Canada organized a training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) on April 5, 2014. The training provided information and live demonstration on how to provide immediate emergency care in cardiac, breathing and first aid situations in the critical moments before paramedics arrive on the scene.... Read More »
In the spirit of service to the community, BAPS Charities proudly presented cheques to the following hospitals to support their life-saving work: Sick Kids Foundation The Hospital for Sick Children is recognized as one of...... Read More »
BAPS Charities Walk in Toronto, Canada benefitting SickKids Foundation, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre took place on August 18, 2013. Over 1005 participants enthusiastically took part in the event, walking a grand total of 5025 miles. ... Read More »
On October 6, 2013, in Toronto, Canada, 20 physicians and 30 allied health professionals volunteered their expertise and time at BAPS Charities Health Fair to provide medical care and awareness to 350 people. ... Read More »
Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. Accidents can be life-threatening or disabling. First aid training helps save lives, prevents further harm and promotes recovery. In order increase awareness about first aid measures at the time...... Read More »
The 2012-2013 flu seasons was the worst in ten years, say the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and it seems to be getting worse by the day. Hospitals are struggling to keep up with...... Read More »
An estimated 750,000 Americans live with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma and someone new is diagnosed with one of these cancers every 5 minutes. While researchers have spent years trying to find a cure for these...... Read More »
