4/25/2010
Event News
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 2009, BAPS Charities Health Fairs were organized at 27 centers where 1718 health care professionals gave services to 9422 patients.
To help individuals lead a healthier life, BAPS Charities is proud to offer these services in 2010 at communitie nationwide.
| Center |
Boston, MA
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| Date |
April 25, 2010
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| Time |
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
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| No. of Participants |
200
50 Kids in Children’s Safety Seminar
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| No. of Doctors |
18
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| No. of Allied Health Professionals |
14
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| List of Services provided |
A) Primary care counseling
• Internal Medicine (195)
B) Consultation services
• Cardiologist (110)
• Gastroenterologist (64)
• Urologist (30)
• Physiotherapist (30)
• Neurologist (25)
• Nutritionist (40)
C) Blood tests:
• CBC (184)
• Basic metabolic panel (184)
• Lipid panel (184)
• Thyroid function tests (184)
• Vit. B12, Vit. D, Creatinin, bilirubin etc, (184)
• Iron and TIBC (184)
D) Screening / checkups:
• Blood pressure screening (200)
• Obesity (BMI) screening (200)
• Eye checkup (75)
• Dental checkup (150)
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| Free Equipments / Educational material distributed |
Blood sugar monitors, educational booklets on diabetes, weight management kits, toothbrush and paste, sample packs of goodies |
| Children’s Safety Seminar |
Lowell Police and Fire Dept. conducted a Children’s Safety Seminar. Demonstrations on how to deal with emergencies in case of fire and other situations and use of helmet was provided.
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