4/17/2010
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.
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Houston, TX
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| Date |
April 17, 2010
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| Time |
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
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| No. of Participants |
3100
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| No. of Doctors |
149
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| No. of Allied Health Professionals |
650
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| List of Services provided |
A) Primary care counseling
• Internal Medicine (318)
• Pediatrics (57)
B) Consultation services
• Cardiologist (100)
• Gastroenterologist (72)
• Bone, Spine and Joints(Orthopedic) (170)
• Urologist, Prostate Exam (123)
• ENT (131)
• Ophthalmology (214)
• Dental (292)
• Dermatologist (169)
• Orthodontist(Braces) (30)
• Diabetes Risk Factor Assessment (100)
C) Blood tests:
• CBC (992)
• Basic Metabolic Panel (992)
• Lipid Panel (992)
• PSA (157)
• Hemoglobin A1C (150)
• Liver Function Tests (992)
• Thyroid Function Tests (992)
• Arthritis Panel(ESR,RA,ANA,URIC AC) (77)
• Anemia Panel (Folate,Iron,B12) (90)
• H Pylori IgG (Peptic Ulcer Test) (32)
• Lipid Analysis (NMR) (37)
• Vitamin D 25 level (71)
D) Screening / checkups:
• Blood Pressure Screening (313)
• Obesity (BMI) Screening (261)
• Eye Check Up (214)
• Dental Check Up (292)
• ENT Check Up (131)
• EKG (117)
• PAP Test (73)
• PAP Test with HPV (12)
• Bone density screening / DEXA scan (102)
• Colon cancer screening, Home Kit (72)
• Mammogram (33)
• Mammogram Coupons Given(28)
• Total Body Scan (PH and Body Fluid/Electrolyte Analysis) (35)
• Echocardiogram (85)
• Ultrasound Abdomen (18)
• Ultrasound Carotids (28)
• Ultrasound Leg, Arterial (19)
• Hearing Test (71)
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| Free Equipments / Educational material distributed |
Participants Received:
1) Educational info on common diseases like Diabetes, Heart Disease ,Skin Disease, Blood Pressure, Various Cancers and Dental and Gum Diseases.
2) Information about available community resources like Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, Urgent Care Centers, Home Health Services, Physical Therapy Facilities, Banking and Social Services.
3) Take Home Goodies Like Glucometers, Medicine Organizers, Tooth Paste, First Aid Supplies, Hand Sanitizers, Environmental Friendly Bags, Stationeries, Dental Care items. |
| Lectures and Seminars |
For Physicians and Allied Health Professionals.
1) Heart Failure Therapy Overview. 2) Emerging Considerations For Reducing The Risk Of Cardio- Vascular Events.
3) The Art And Science Of Happiness (CME Seminar).
4) Basal-Bolus Insulin Therapy.
5) Ranolazine Safety And Efficacy In The Management Of Angina Pectoris.
6) Bayetta As Monotherapy Option In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
For All Participants.
1) What You Need To Know About Diabetes (ADA Lecture).
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