Annual Health Fairs are a key component of the health and wellness services BAPS Charities provides throughout North America.
On September 28, 2013, in Atlanta, GA, 74 physicians and 95 allied health professionals volunteered their expertise and time at BAPS Charities Health Fair to provide medical care and awareness to 740 people. Below are some of the highlights and data of the event:
Number of patients seen by specialty: Internal Medicine/Family practice (590), Cardiology (45), Gastroenterology (30), Orthopedics (40), Nephrology (15), Urology (20), General Surgery (15), Ophthalmology/Optometry (89), Dermatology (25), Podiatry (70), Dentistry (80), Psychiatry (25), Physical Therapy (90), Nutrition/Dietician (300), Chiropractor (100), Blood disease (20)
Number of lab tests conducted: CBC (671), Basic metabolic panel (671), Lipid panel (671), PSA (248), Thyroid function test (81), Liver function test (671), Hemoglobin A1C (671), Rheumatoid Arthritis AB Screen (109), Anemia Panel (110), Amylase (1), Vitamin B12/Folate (39), Thyroglobulin Antibody (1), Estradiol (1), FSH (2), LH (1), Insulin (1), Testosterone, Total (1), Vitamin D, 25-Oh (137)
Number of Screening & Diagnostic tests: Blood pressure (650), Dental exam (80), Glaucoma screening (89)
