Annual Health Fairs are a key component of the health and wellness services BAPS Charities provides throughout North America.
On October 6, 2013, in Robbinsville, NJ, 23 physicians and 24 allied health professionals volunteered their expertise and time at BAPS Charities Health Fair to provide medical care and awareness to 256 people. Below are some of the highlights and data of the event:
Number of patients seen by specialty: Internal Medicine (211), Dentistry (158), Ophthalmology/Optometry (152), Cardiology (67), OB/GYN (25), Podiatry (15), General Surgery (14), Physical/Occupational Therapy (13), Gastroenterology (10), Homeopathy (6), Psychiatry (5), Nephrology (4)
Number of lab tests conducted: CBC (236), Basic metabolic panel (236), Lipid panel (236)
Number of Screening & Diagnostic tests: Blood pressure (158), Obesity (30), Dental exam (158), Eye exam (152), Bone density screening/DEXA (40)
Health Lectures on Anxiety/Depression, Diabetes and Weight Management
