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 |
Washington DC |
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Date |
May 15, 2011 |
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Number of Participants |
861 |
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Number of Physician volunteers |
47 |
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Number of Allied Health Professionals |
102 |
Services Provided
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Specialty |
Number of patients seen |
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Internal Medicine/Family practice |
450 |
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Pediatrics |
30 |
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Cardiology |
80 |
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Gastroenterology |
10 |
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Allergist |
56 |
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Orthopedics |
52 |
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General Surgery |
27 |
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Neurology |
3 |
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Dermatology |
1 |
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ENT |
12 |
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Dentistry |
180 |
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Physical Therapy |
120 |
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Nutrition/Dietician |
41 |
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Pharmacist consultation |
25 |
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Yoga / Ayurveda |
125 |
|
Accupuncture |
90 |
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Labs |
Number of tests |
|
CBC |
641 |
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Basic metabolic panel |
641 |
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Lipid panel |
641 |
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PSA |
195 |
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Thyroid function test |
641 |
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Liver function test |
641 |
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Screening and Diagnostic Tests |
Number of tests |
|
Blood pressure |
861 |
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Obesity |
861 |
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Diabetic/glucose screening |
125 |
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Dental exam |
180 |
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Eye exam |
273 |
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Glaucoma screening |
130 |
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Bone density screening/DEXA |
120 |
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EKG |
400 |
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Other: Self Breast exam |
125 |
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Other: Spirometry |
45 |
Opinions
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I commend the tremendous efforts of all the volunteers. –Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, Secretary of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
I am impressed by the commitment of BAPS Charities to improve the lives of local residents in Prince Georges County as well as people around the world through such services to mankind. –Dr. Donald Shell, Prince Georges County Health Officer
The the level of organization of the medical facilities provided at BAPS Charities Health Fair in Beltsville is impressive. –Ms. Bonnie Phillips, President and CEO of St. Agnes Healthcare |
