Huge Turnout at the 35th Sai Health Fair
By Mahadev Desai
Pics. by:Krish Photography, Vinod Devlia and Ravindra Dave
Despite the cold weather and overcast skies, The 35th Sai Health
Fair in coordination with the Rotary Club,Georgia Association of
Physicians from India(GAPI),and Georgia Indian Nurses
Association at the Global Mall, Norcross, Georgia, on Saturday,
March 26, 2016, elicited a very good response with an attendance
of over 300 participants. The SAI Health Fair was organized by
Dr. Sujatha Reddy as a tribute to the life and legacy of Mahatma
Gandhi and also to promote his and Dr. Martin Luther King’s
philosophies of Non-violence, community service and Social
justice.
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| Mr.Jayaram Reddy;Dr.Sujatha
Reddy;Dr.Indrakrishnan;Dr.Shyamala Erramili;Mr.Mohan
Reddy;Mr.Ravi Chander |
People of diverse nationalities and cultures from all
over Atlanta availed themselves of the free consultancy services
provided by over 27 dedicated physicians representing 9
specialties, supported by over 15 nurses and technicians and 25
service-oriented volunteers including from GINA who attended to
the various health related concerns of the people after they
registered for blood tests, free EKGs, preventive Cardiology
tests, free Bone Density tests to detect osteoporosis and free
Consultancy in, Internal medicine, cardiology, dentistry,
endocrinology, gastroenterology, podiatry,nephrology/hypertension;
dermatology, psychiatry,etc.
Over 135 EKGs were carried out by Commerce Cardiology Group and
by Gwinnett Heart Specialists.
Over 25 Vascular screenings were performed by Dr.Saleem Boghani.
Out of these,20 were reported as abnormal.
More than 30 bone-mineral--density tests, were performed by a
team of Madhusudhana Reddy and Janaki,RN; under the supervision
of Dr.Sujatha Reddy. Out of these 50% were abnormal.
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| GINA Nurses |
Over 150 cost–effective, basic quality comprehensive Chemistry
profile of blood tests with Chemistry profile of blood tests
such as complete blood count, sugar,kidney, liver functions,
electo lytes, Lipid profile, (cholesterol, HDL, LDL,
Triglycerides,) T SH , HBA1c were carried out at a nominal
fee of $30. The lab work was provided by SYMED LLC in Tucker,via
Quest Labs. It is noteworthy that the results of the blood work
are mailed within a week with follow-up resources. The test
results help to identify some life threatening results which are
immediately notified to the participants.
25 audio screenings were done by Dr.Sridhar Krishnamurthy from
Auburn University, Alabama.
Stroke Risk Factor Education was provided by Mini Jacobs from
GINA.
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| Audio screening by Dr.Sridhar Krishnamurti |
Snacks, fruits and drinks were provided to all the participants
by Crescent Pines Hospital ,and delicious lunch to all the
doctors, technicians and volunteers was sponsored by Sangi
Chetty Charitable Orgaization and provided by Swapna
Restaurant..SAI Health Fair publicity and coverage was provided
by Atlanta’s digital and print media, Khabar, NRIPULSE,
Atlantadunia, and Rashtradarpan. Vinod Devlia, Krish Photography
and Ravindra Dave helped with photography services.
GAPI President Sudha Tata,MD,commented,” It was great honor for
GAPI to be associated with the SAI HEALTH FAIR on 3/26/2016 at
the Global Mall. Dr. Sujatha Reddy has set high standards in
conducting volunteer health fairs and this event was no
exception. Dr. Reddy has coordinated very well the availability
of physicians from all Medical Sub- Specialties. The health fair
was well attended by participants who also had opportunity to
get labs and testing done. GAPI is proud to participate in the
SAI HEALTH FAIR. GAPI Physicians would like to be involved in
future events with SAI HEALTH FAIR team. Thank you for the
opportunity.
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| Dr.Saleem Boghani performing vascular screening. |
GINA’s President Lilly Anickat,RN,MSN,CCRN, lauded Dr.Sujatha
and said,” On behalf of the Georgia Indian Nurses Association (GINA),I
want to thank Dr.Sujatha Reddy for inviting us to be part of
this humanitarian effort by SAI Health Fair. Remarkable
contributions of the eleven GINA volunteers were very effective
for the smooth flow of the health fair. Mini Jacob RN, MSN
provided stroke prevention education and many attendees of the
health fair took advantage of her education. It definitely
helped in increasing community awareness of stroke prevention
and treatment. Volunteering in community services such as SAI
health fair is always an honor and blessing because of the
opportunity it provides to make a difference in lives of many
people in the community. The joy that each volunteer experiences
at the end of the day is priceless and rewarding. Without doubt
I can say that SAI Health fair on March 26th was a grant
success"!
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| Prashanthi Asireddy (Vice President,Hindu Temple
of Atlanta with Nurses.) |
Shiv Aggarwal commented, “ Sai Health Fair is doing selfless
service under the leadership of doctor Sujatha Reddy. I feel
happy that SAI Health Fair at Global Mall on March 26, 2015 was
a huge success when over 300 people were serviced by Atlanta’s
leading physicians and dedicated nurses. I am definitely looking
forward to attending more Sai Health Fairs in future.”
Dr. Sujatha Reddy profusely thanked owner/CEO of Global Mall and
President of Rotary Club of Emory Druid Hills President Shiv
Aggarwal for providing accommodation in the Global Mall. She
further thanked GAPI President Dr.Sudha Tata;GINA President
Lilly Anickat; ex-President Mary Jose; Rotary Club’s members
Ravi Chander, Ashiana Restaurant’s Zahid,supporting sponsors;
the team of physicians, nurses, and dedicated volunteers who
together helped make the SAI Health Fair a big success.
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