Annual Health Fairs are a key component of the health and wellness services BAPS Charities provides throughout North America.
On October 6, 2013, in Orangeburg, SC, 3 physicians volunteered their expertise and time at BAPS Charities Health Fair to provide medical care and awareness to 135 people. Below are some of the highlights and data of the event:
Number of patients seen by specialty: Internal Medicine/Family practice (135), Dentistry (128)
Number of lab tests conducted: CBC (135), Basic metabolic panel (135), Lipid panel (135), PSA (78), Thyroid function test (135), Hemoglobin A1C (135)
Number of Screening & Diagnostic tests: Blood pressure (135), Obesity (135), Diabetic/glucose screening (135), Dental exam (128), Glaucoma screening (23)