Annual Health Fairs are a key component of the health and wellness services BAPS Charities provides throughout North America.
On June 20, 2013, in Lansdale, PA, 24 physicians and 11 allied health professionals volunteered their expertise and time at BAPS Charities Health Fair to provide medical care and awareness to 426 people. Below are some of the highlights and data of the event:
Number of patients seen by specialty: Internal Medicine (424), Pediatrics (40), Cardiology (15), General Surgery (15), Neurology (15), Ophthalmology/Optometry (300), Dentistry (350), Physical Therapy (150), Nutrition/Dietician (180), Flu Shots (240)
Number of lab tests conducted: CBC (209), Basic metabolic panel (209), Lipid panel (209), Thyroid function test (209), and Liver function test (209)
Number of Screening & Diagnostic tests: Blood pressure (424), Obesity (424), Diabetic/glucose screening (209), Dental exam (350), Eye exam (300)
