Annual Health Fairs are a key component of the health and wellness services BAPS Charities provides throughout North America.
On April 13, 2013, in Houston, TX, 141 physicians and 150 allied health professionals volunteered their expertise and time at BAPS Charities Health Fair to provide medical care and awareness to 1307 people. Below are some of the highlights and data of the event:
Number of patients seen by specialty: Internal Medicine/Family practice (683), Pediatrics (80), Cardiology (214), Orthopedics (404), Spine Consultations (132), Urology (148), Ophthalmology/Optometry (440), Dermatology (397), ENT (175), Dentistry (404
Number of lab tests conducted: CBC (973 ), Basic metabolic panel (973 ), Lipid panel (973 ), PSA (109 ), Thyroid function test (973 ), Liver function test (973 ), Hemoglobin A1C (273 ), Anemia Panel (150), Cardiac CRP (26), H Pylori Test (53), Vitamin D Level (142), NMR Blood Test (76), Hepatitis B Surface AG (16)
Number of Screening & Diagnostic tests: Blood pressure (494 ), Obesity (421 ), Diabetic/glucose screening (973 ), Dental exam (404 ), Eye exam (440 ), Glaucoma screening (440 ), Bone density screening/DEXA (81 ), Colon cancer screening (30 ), Breast cancer screening (18 ), EKG (144 ), Pap Smear Test (48), Pap Smear with HPV Test (31), Carotid Doppler (39), Abdomen Ultrasound (42), Lower Extremities Arterial Doppler (49), Echocardiogram (87)
