On October 21, 2018, BAPS Charities hosted the 11th annual community Health Fair in Los Angeles, CA. Over 273 individuals benefited from the volunteer services provided by 36 physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals and 27 student volunteers who all donated their time to advise participants on preventative care and provide tips to improve general health as well as mental well being.
Number of patients seen by specialty: Internal Medicine/Family practice (219), Cardiology (47), Orthopedics /PM&R (28), Gynecology (13), Podiatry (12), Dentistry (63), Psychiatry (4), Physical Therapy (25), Chiropractor (21).
Number of Lab tests conducted: CBC (240), Basic metabolic panel (240), Lipid panel (240), Thyroid function test (195), Liver function test (240), Hemoglobin A1C (184), Vitamin B12 (1).
Number of Screening Tests: Blood pressure (240), Dental exam (63), Glucose Screening (240), Bone Density Screening (63).
Number of Flu vaccines given: 80