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SAI Health Fair by T.A.M.A.
An Exemplary Service outreach! By Mahadev Desai The SAI Health Fair, jointly sponsored by the Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA) and the Hindu Temple of Atlanta, , was held at the Hindu Temple, Riverdale, Atlanta, on Saturday, May 12. In the past, TAMA has already sponsored four Health Fairs. The Health Fair, as a tribute to all the Mothers, was spearheaded by well-known Macon-Atlanta physician, Dr. Sujatha Reddy and TAMA President, Ramesh Chaparala and was organized to promote Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King’s philosophies of Non-violence, community service and Social justice. On a beautiful summer morning, over 160 people of diverse nationalities and cultures from all over Atlanta availed themselves of the free consultancy and tests services provided by 28 dedicated physicians representing 11 specialties, 8 nurses, 3 technicians and over 30 service-oriented volunteers who attended to the various health related concerns of the people after they registered for blood tests, free EKGs; free glaucoma screenings; audiogram hearing screenings, preventive Cardiology tests, free Bone Density tests to detect osteoporosis,diabetic,nutrition,hypertension,Exercise Bmi,smoking prevention information,(by Clayton County Health Department), and Kidney Diseases Prevention/Risk Factors and Treatment by Connections from Fayetteville. Many including elderly and disabled people lined-up as early as 6.45 a.m.The spacious and well- lighted Temple educational bldg. had neatly laid out tables, in adjoining rooms, where over 139 EKGs were provided by Southern Heart Specialists, Riverdale and Atlanta Heart Associates, Georgia. The tests helped identify 4 life threatening lab. results which were immediately notified to the participants concerned. Dr.Pooja Mehta, a Cardiology Fellow from Emory University School of Medicine carried out 76 Cardiovascular Risk Assessment tests. In the triage area, one participant had slight chest discomfort, so Dr.Gangasani immediately called for an ambulance and got the sick person admitted into Gwinett Medical Center. 40 had abnormal BMI. (Overweight 26 and Obese 14). 9 Males and 11 females had high BP. And 6 males and 17 females had abnormal Waist circumference. 10 audiogram tests were conducted by Sridhar Krishnamurthy from Auburn, Alabama. 16 glaucoma screenings were provided (four were abnormal) under the supervision of Dr. Indira Menon from the Eye physicians and surgeons, Decatur, Georgia. Bone- density tests were in big demand About 50 plus bone-density tests were performed by.Madhusudhana Reddy and Ms.Sneha
Mehta, under the Supervision of Dr. Sujatha Reddy. 24 were
found to be abnormal. .And over 141, cost –effective, basic
quality comprehensive Chemistry profile of blood tests with PSA,
HBA1c, and Sickle cell prep. were carried out at a nominal fee
of $15 per test. The lab work was provided by Medical Center of
Middle Georgia Lab., Macon. It is noteworthy that the results of
the blood work were mailed within 48 hours! |
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