Annual Health Fairs are a key component of the health and wellness services BAPS Charities provides throughout North America.
On September 29, 2013, in Detroit, MI, 25 physicians and 20 allied health professionals volunteered their expertise and time at BAPS Charities Health Fair to provide medical care and awareness to 287 people. Below are some of the highlights and data of the event:
Number of patients seen by specialty: Internal Medicine (287), Cardiology (35), Gastroenterology (12), Orthopedics (32), Neurology (15), Ophthalmology/Optometry (190), ENT (25), Dentistry (30), Nutrition/Dietician (42), Homeopathic (20)
Number of lab tests conducted: CBC (287), Basic metabolic panel (287), Lipid panel (287), PSA (125), Liver function test (287), Hemoglobin A1C (120)
Number of Screening & Diagnostic tests: Blood pressure (287), Obesity (287), Diabetic/glucose screening (287), Dental exam (35), Eye exam (190), Mammogram vouchers (100)
Opinions:
It was an excellent opportunity for me to participate in the care of people. Overall it was well organized.
– Dr. Sandip Zalawadiya, Cardiologist
It was a very nice effort. I am speechless and wordless. Wordless heart is more appreciated than heartless world.
– Jagdish Patel, Participant
