BAPS Charities hosted over 753 participants at its 16th annual Health Fair on August 6, 2017 in Washington, DC. This year’s Health Fair aimed to expand on practical preventative care and affordable treatment options for community members of all ages. Over 123 health care professionals volunteered for the event to provide personalized consultations and a variety of services and screenings.
Number of patients seen by specialty: Internal Medicine/Family Practice 489, Cardiology 58, Gastroenterology 23, General Surgery 23, Nephrology 18, Pediatrics 18, Radiology 12, Dentistry 63, Nutrition/Dietitian 16, Ayurveda/Alternative Therapy 55
Number of Lab tests conducted: Blood draw 683, Height/Weight/BMI 683
Number of Screening Tests: Blood Pressure 750, Glucose 80, Bone Density 112, EKG 161, Eye exam 122, ENT/Hearing 48, Dental exam 63
