North American Telugu Association (NATA) is conducting NATA Roju on September 17, 2011 to reiterate NATA's commitment to the North American Telugu community and prepare for the convention next year to be held in Houston, Texas.
A day long events are planned with a free health fair and grand cultural program on September 17, 2011 at Royal Albert’s Palace, Fords New Jersey.
This is a free event organized by the NATA NE-1 team as part of NATA’s core mission to provide community services and charitable activities.
Expert doctors will provide health counseling and advice for preventing metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. This will be followed by grand celebrations being held in the evening at the same venue with cultural programs showcasing Telugu talent.
Several artists from India will be performing, including popular singers and actors.
Grand Cultural Programs
The cultural programs to showcase Telugu talent will be held from 6 P.M. to midnight with delicious dinner provided. As part of NATA’s effort in the preservation and promotion of Telugu culture and heritage, the team is planning for a mega cultural program by skilled artists, dancers and singers. About 8 local dance schools’ children will be participating in the program showcasing their talent in various dance forms from classical to Tollywood/Bollywood.
A free registration is required to attend the evening cultural programs to enable to arrange proper facilities and food arrangements. A delicious dinner will be served to all the attendees. The registration can be done by logging onto www.nataroju.org or sending an email ([email protected]) stating the number of people attending.
Health Fair in NJ
The Health Fair is organized from 9 A.M. to noon on September 17th and will provide free health screenings for an estimated 300 people. Clinical diagnostic tests such as blood glucose, BP, nutrition status, stroke, breast cancer, sleep, memory, and mood disorders, and arthritis will be conducted. The organizers request the people to bring their health information and medication list. The medical and health advice include “Take Control of Your Health”, Thyroid & Hormonal Health, and Ask the Doctor or Pharmacist. Vision evaluation and dental check up are also conducted. There are opportunities to speak with the physicians for follow up meetings.
Health Educational Seminars
As part of the NATA health fair, educational sessions will be conducted in the afternoon by expert doctors. Dr. David Alcid, chief of Infectious Diseases at Saint Peter's University Hospital, will speak on “Prevention of Communicable Diseases”. Dr. Meena Murthy, chief of Endocrinology, Nutrition and Metabolism at Saint Peter's University Hospital, will speak on “Metabolic Syndrome”. Dr. Naveen Mehrotra, founder of SKN Foundation, will speak on “Obesity in Children”.
The uniqueness of this program is that many doctors and nurses belongs to various organizations such as Saint Peter’s Health Care System, NAMI NJ, ADA NJ, Middlesex County Public Health Department, Dr. Jyotsna Thapar, AAIN-NJ2, the NJ Stroke Coordinator’s Consortium, and the SKN Foundation are volunteering to serve the community on that day.
Anyone interested in the health fair is encouraged to register for free using the following website http:www.nataus.org/healthfair.php
The NATA team consisting of Dr. Pailla Malla Reddy (AC), Mahender Musuku (BOD), Rajeshwar Reddy (EVP), Mohan Patalolla (BOD), Suresh Reddy (BOD), Srinivas Arikatla (Adhoc Committee), Mohan Reddy Talamati (BOD), Ramesh Chandra (RVP), Shiva Meka (NJ State RC), Srinivas Ganagoni (CS Chair), Santosh Paturi (CS Co-Chair), Sarath Veta (CS Member), Dr. Prem Nandiwada along with entire NE-1 team are overseeing all the arrangements for this event.
