4/25/2010
Event News
BAPS Charities aims to serve individuals, families and communities in need by providing high quality, low cost health care.
Annual health fairs are at the core of BAPS Charities’ medical services. Physicians and technicians regularly volunteer their expertise to provide medical care and advice to the increasing number of people who lack access to quality health care.
In 2009, BAPS Charities Health Fairs were organized at 27 centers where 1718 health care professionals gave services to 9422 patients.
To help individuals lead a healthier life, BAPS Charities is proud to offer these services in 2010 at communitie nationwide.
| Center |
Chicago, IL
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| Date |
April 25, 2010
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| Time |
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
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| No. of Participants |
570
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| No. of Doctors |
109
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| No. of Allied Health Professionals |
52
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| List of Services provided |
A) Primary care counseling
• Internal Medicine (500)
• Pediatrics (175)
B) Blood tests:
• CBC (369)
• Basic metabolic panel (370)
• Lipid panel (369)
• PSA (1)
• Hemoglobin A1C (32)
• Liver function tests (370)
• Thyroid function tests (80)
C) Screening / checkups:
• Blood pressure screening (370)
• Obesity (BMI) screening (274)
• Diabetes screening (CBG)* (370)
• Eye checkup (120)
• Bone density screening / DEXA scan (50)
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| Free Equipments / Educational material distributed |
Educational pamphlets on Diabetes. Free blood glucose meter |
| Opinions |
This health fair is completely unique: BAPS Charities sets forth the example of community service.
– Mayor of Bartlett, Michael Kelly
My mother got to see an internist, cardiologist and an eye specialist. I am so pleased with the attention and help I received today.
– Himani Dolaya, a Health Fair participant.
It was very interesting to hear the variety of questions that the mothers had, which shows the needs for such lectures.
– Dr. Sandesara, Moderator for question and answer session pre-natal care
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