On October 13, 2018, BAPS Charities hosted its annual community Health Fair in Charlotte, NC. Over 297 individuals benefitted from the volunteer services provided by 34 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 wellbeing.
Number of participants seen by specialty: Internal Medicine/Family practice (200), Cardiology (50), Gastroenterology (20), Orthopedics (15), Nephrology (15), Urology (10), Ophthalmology (30), Dermatology (14), Dentistry (45), Nutrition/Dietician (35), Neurology (9), and Acupuncture (50)
Number of Lab tests conducted: CBC (285), Basic metabolic panel (285), Lipid panel (285), Thyroid function test (285), Liver function test (285), and Hemoglobin A1C (285)
Number of Screening Tests: Blood pressure (285), Dental exam (45), Glaucoma screening (20), Glucose Screening (285), and Eye Exam (30)
