Houston, TX: TATA supported a community health fair held at Bryan-College Station, Texas. This is the first charitable event that was conducted with the help of TATA and local BCS doctors and volunteers to celebrate World Health Day.
“The fair benefited many people in the community,” said organizers Dr. Samba Reddy, a professor of medicine and community service leader, and Dr. Venkata Raju, a popular pediatrician and neonatalogist.
The free Health Fair, which featured free admission for all, was held in the local Omkaranth Temple premises. Over two dozen medical students volunteered at this health fair.
The fair was organized by Drs. Reddy and Raju under the advice of Dr. Nalini Dave with an overall theme of health examination, education, and exhibition. “This is a great way of celebrating the spirit of WHO’s World Health Day,” said organizers.
The fair has benefited over 300 participants including many children and elderly. Medical students helped screen BP, BMI, sugar, vision, and immunizations.
Consistent with the WHO 2015 theme of “Food Safety,” they promoted food education through a Sugar and Lipid display and provided kids bike safety tips with free helmets.
Over 25 super-specialty doctors from BC/S area provided consultations on a range of health issues. Three dentists checked for dental issues. Medical students distributed free bike helmets to all children.
Mini-talks by health experts enthralled the participants. Gynecologist Dr. S. Bonds updated the members about pap test and women’s health issues. Orthopedician Dr. Mukund Gundanna answered questions about joints and back pain.
Ms. Angelica presented the “laughter yoga. Dr. Bhimu Patil and Dr. Nalini Dave spoke on edible education and healthy diet using common fruits and vegetables. A vegetarian lunch from Taz, sponsored by TATA, was served to all volunteers and participants.
The organizers have thanked TATA, especially Dr. Pailla Malla Reddy and the entire core committee for their support in promoting health education in Texas. They thanked the all BCS doctors, and volunteers including Dr.Manchi Reddy, Mona Reddy, Sanjeev Reddy Bokka, and many others for making it a great success.
Photo: Medical volunteers with fair organizers Drs. Samba Reddy, Venkata Raju and Nalini Dave.
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