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Health Fair 2009 in Edison, NJ

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. 

 

 

Center
Edison, NJ
Date
July 26, 2009
Time
8:00 am to 2:30 pm
No. of Participants
660
No. of Doctors & Paramedics
78
List of Services provided

The health fair participants received the following medical screening services

  1. Medical Consultation:- Primary and Multi-specialty  (660)
  2. Blood Pressure Check  (660)
  3. Blood Analysis (CBC, lipid profile, blood chemistry)  (488)
  4. Eye Screening (295)
  5. Dental Examination (449)
  6. EKG (389)
  7. Obstetrics/Gynecology (180) 
  8. Bone Density (95)
  9. Physical Therapy (88)
  10. Neurology consultation (23)
  11. Surgical Consultation (16)
  12. Gastroenterologist consultation (21)
Educational Activity

Education on Diabetes

Free Equipments / Material Distributed

200 Glucometers. Participants also received educational material on wide range of topics including Pharmacy, Obesity, Dental Care, Diabetes Care, Hypertension, Acidity, Abdominal pain, Constipation.

Opinions 

Many people are hesitant to go to a doctor. Early diagnosis of disease can bring very different outcome. Health fair like this organized by BAPS Charities provides the much needed preventive measures.
– Dr. Mandeep Oberoi

This health fair organized by BAPS Charities has a positive effect on hundreds. I am also thankful to have been given the opportunity to give back to the community by serving in this health fair.
– Dr. Shefali Patel