On August 26, 2018, BAPS Charities hosted It’s 14th annual community Health Fair in Chicago, IL. Over 516 Individuals benefited from the volunteer services provided by 75 physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals who donated their time to advise participants on preventative care and provide tips to improve general health as well as mental wellbeing.
Number of patients seen by specialty: Internal Medicine/Family Practice 463, Cardiology 90, Gastroenterology 10, Nephrology 15, Ophthalmology 250, Dermatology 75, Podiatry 40, Dentistry 75, Physical Therapy 50, Nutrition/Diabetes 100, Dietician, Chiropractor 50.
Number of Lab tests conducted: CBC 463, Basic Metabolic Panel 463, Lipid Panel 463, Thyroid Function 125, Liver Function 463, Hemoglobin A1C 175, Vitamin B12/Folate 50.
Number of Screening Tests: Blood Pressure 463, Glucose 463, Bone Density 200, Eye exam 250, Dental exam 50, ENT 50, Neurology 50.