Annual Health Fairs are a key component of the health and wellness services BAPS Charities provides throughout North America.
On September 28, 2013, in San Antonio, TX, 11 physicians and 37 allied health professionals volunteered their expertise and time at BAPS Charities Health Fair to provide medical care and awareness to 92 people. Below are some of the highlights and data of the event:
Number of patients seen by specialty: Internal Medicine (25), Pediatrics (10), Orthopedics (15), Ophthalmology/Optometry (55), Dentistry (35), Psychiatry (3)
Number of lab tests conducted: CBC (84), Basic metabolic panel (84), Lipid panel (84), PSA (25), Thyroid function test (84), Liver function test (84), Hemoglobin A1C (84), Anemia Profile (Fe TIBC B12 Folic Acid) (5)
Number of Screening & Diagnostic tests: Diabetic/glucose screening (84), Dental exam (35), Eye exam (55), Glaucoma screening (55), Arthritis Screening (Rheumatoid Factor RF) (1)
