14th Annual BAPS Charities Health Fair in Stafford
Dr. Brotherton, Monzer Hourani and other guest kick of the 14th Annual BAPS Charities Health Fair.
STAFFORD: A steady group of people began to flow in by 8:00 am for the 14th annual BAPS Charities Health fair on Saturday, April 26, at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Stafford, Texas. One of the organizers, Dr. Keyur Patel, states “it’s amazing to see the multitude of specialists come here and offer their expertise.” Over 100 health care professionals like pediatricians, gynecologists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists, dentists and orthopedics were on hand for examinations and consultations.
Many informative booths were on hand at the BAPS health fair.
Saturday’s health fair drew in close to 1500 individuals that took advantage of variety of tests from free physical examinations, dental screenings, vision screenings and some at very nominal costs, such as an echocardiogram or an executive blood analysis. With all the tests that were offered, a one-on-one review was also made by each specialist. BAPS Medical Services member Dr. Jay Chavda says, “Taking all these tests mean nothing if the person does not know what to do next. The test is the first step for a healthier living and the consultation directs them for their future.”
One of the many screenings offered at the BAPS Health Fair.
Along with the tests, visitors were able to participate in interactive health awareness seminars. Dr. Nalini Dave treated the audience with healthy and tasty smoothies using fruits and vegetables without any artificial ingredients. Dr. Dave comments, “Integrative healthcare is a new and fast-evolving way of modern medical practice. It strives to strike a balance in the elements of life in order to achieve good health.” Other seminars such as cancer prevention, heart disease risk factors and yoga were presented to the visitors.
BAPS Charities visitors wait to get routine health checks.
BAPS Charities health fair was a great experience for each visitor from receiving routine health checkups to educational seminars. BAPS Charities believes in striving to keep healthy individuals, families and communities. Texas Medical Association, president Dr. Stephen Brotherton said, “The scale of this health fair is tremendous and the doctors volunteering their Saturday is commendable.” Along with Dr. Brotherton other guest that were present at the health fair was Honorable Judge Robert Herbert of Fort Bend County, Dr. Elizabeth Torres, Harris County Medical Society President, Erin Asprec, CEO of Memorial Hermann SE, Monzer Hourani of Medistar, Dr. Michael Lyons, CEO of Bay Area Regional Medical Center and many others.
In 2013, BAPS Charities organized 40 such events throughout North America. In total, 1,720 health care professionals from local communities treated nearly 12,000 participants across the nation. Throughout the year, BAPS Charities hosts medical fairs, walkathons, education and career development seminars, disaster relief operations, blood drives and much more.
About BAPS Charities:
BAPS Charities is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit international charity organization committed to sincerely serving the world by 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 9,090 centers around the world provide over 12 million volunteer-hours of service annually.
Among social service charities, BAPS Charities is a well-respected and trusted name. It has amassed over 50 years of firsthand experience in initiating, managing, and sustaining 160 humanitarian operations throughout the world in such diverse fields as: medical services, environmental services, community services, tribal services, and disaster relief services.
For further information on BAPS Charities and its international and local philanthropic activities, visit www.bapscharities.org