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 2010, BAPS Charities Health Fairs were organized at 41 centers benefitting 12,430 participants with the help of 2,548 volunteer health care professionals.
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Center |
Toronto |
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Date |
May 1, 2011 |
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Number of Participants |
350 |
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Number of Physician volunteers |
10 |
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Number of Allied Health Professionals |
30 |
Services Provided
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Specialty |
Number of patients seen |
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Internal Medicine/Family practice |
120 |
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Pediatrics |
50 |
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Ophthalmology/Optometry |
20 |
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Dentistry |
250 |
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Physical Therapy |
200 |
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Nutrition/Dietician |
150 |
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Rheumatologist |
20 |
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Screening and Diagnostic Tests |
Number of tests |
|
Blood pressure |
200 |
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Obesity / BMI |
150 |
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Diabetic/glucose screening |
200 |
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Dental exam |
250 |
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Chiropractic – Lumbar Health |
150 |
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Yoga / Pranayam |
200 |
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Physiotherapy |
200 |
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Free Equipment distributed |
Glucometers. Educational booklet on diabetes, Heart Disease, Healthy Diet and Exercise |
Opinions
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I am delighted to participate in this great event where so many health care professionals came together to educate the community about healthy lifestyles. –Dr. Lynn Tomkins, President of the Ontario Dental Association |
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I am happy to see BAPS Charities volunteers serving the community over the years. –Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism |
