Participants watch a presentation at the BAPS Charities second annual Health Fair in Robbinsville.
BAPS Charities recently hosted its second annual Health Fair in Robbinsville, attracting over 150 participants. More than 57 volunteer dentists, nurses, physicians, specialists and other medical professionals were on-site to review blood panels and medical histories and offer individual consultations. Representatives from RWJ University Hospital Hamilton provided blood and bone density tests.
One of the participants, Harshvardhan Patel said, “This is the first time I am attending BAPS Charities Health Fair. I came here with my wife not knowing what to expect but I am very glad I came. I could see an internist, podiatrist, optometrist and a dentist — all under a single roof in just one hour. I am so happy with the one-on-one consultations I had today. This would take a lot of time and money if I had done it at a private facility.”
Dr. Gopi Patel volunteered her internal medical service at the health fair. Speaking at the event, she said, “Prevention is key for a healthier community. If any disease is diagnosed and treated early we can have a completely different outcome. This is where health fairs like the one we have today can play a very important role.”
BAPS Charities held similar community Health Fairs at over 35 locations across North America benefiting over 15,000 participants. BAPS Charities hosts a variety of health initiatives throughout the year, including awareness lectures and seminars on a variety of health-related issues. Extending that sentiment throughout the year, BAPS Charities hosts medical fairs, walkathons, education and career development seminars, disaster relief operations, blood drives and much more. BAPS Charities sincerely serves the community, by improving the quality of life of individuals and families.
BAPS Charities is a non-profit international charity organization committed to caring for individuals, families, and communities. It is affiliated with BAPS as an independent charity and social services arm. The 55,000 BAPS volunteers networked in over 3,300 centers around the world provide over 12 million volunteer-hours of service annually. For more information on BAPS Charities and its international and local philanthropic activities, visit bapscharities.org.
