On Sunday, October 21, 2018, BAPS Charities hosted its 4th annual community Health Fair in Robbinsville, NJ. Over 250 individuals benefited from the volunteer services provided by 45 physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals who 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 (250), Cardiology (85), Dentistry (180), Endocrinology (40), Nephrology (35), Optometry (250), Physical/Occupational Therapy (60), Pain Management (25), Podiatry (40), Psychiatry (75)
Number of Lab tests conducted: CBC (250), Basic Metabolic Panel (250), Lipid Panel (250)
Number of Screening Tests: Blood Pressure (250), Glucose (250), Eye exam (250), Dental exam (180)
Opinions: “We have contributed to the charity in the past and this is another great cause for Aetna Better Health to participate in,” Glenn A. Macfarlane, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, Princeton, NJ.