8/29/2010
Event News
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.
In 2009, BAPS Charities Health Fairs were organized at 27 centers where 1718 health care professionals gave services to 9422 patients.
To help individuals lead a healthier life, BAPS Charities is proud to offer these services in 2010 at communitie nationwide.
| Center |
Phoenix, AZ
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| Date |
August 29, 2010
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| Time |
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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| No. of Participants |
74
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| No. of Doctors |
11
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| No. of Allied Health Professionals |
5
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List of Services provided
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A) Primary care counseling
• Internal Medicine (25)
• Pediatrics (5)
B) Consultation services
• Cardiologist (8)
• Gasteroenterologist (10)
• Urologist (5)
• Neurologist (3)
• Dermatologist (30
C) Screening / checkups:
• Blood pressure screening (75)
• Obesity (BMI) screening (25)
• Diabetes screening (CBG)* (75)/ BS
• Bone density screening / DEXA scan (35)
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| Free Equipments distributed |
Sugar check meter, educational booklet on diabetes, Skin care products, Child care DVD |
| Opinions |
Volunteers and doctors are very friendly, took time, and listen to my concerned. The health fair was very well organized.
– Participant
Good work by BAPS Charities. I am glad to receive free health advice from expert doctors. Never seen this many diverse specialty under one roof.
– Participant
Thank you for free Sugar check up meter. I also liked that there was health improvement education in Gujarati language.
– Participant
It looks like you are organizing the BAPS Charities Health Fair for many years. It is well organized and well planned.
– Participant
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