Testing blood sugar
CHICAGO: The second Health fair organized by the Hoffman Estate situated Jalaram Mandir turned out to be a much better affair than the first one. Over 300 needy in health care turned up to avail of the facility provided by the Mandir management for testing, diagnosis and consultation of health related issues at no cost.
Yogesh Thakkar, a spokesman and general secretary BoT, said there was a queue for registration right since early morning. The patients were attended to efficiently by scores of medical professionals – general practitioners, specialists, physical therapists and nurses – who volunteered to offer their services for a good cause.
“We are all grateful to them, to other volunteers who helped at the administrative level and the Mandir members who executed the entire six-hour program meticulously,” he said.
The patients came for blood work, eye exam, EKG, dental exam, and consultation with doctors. There was an air of satisfaction on everybody’s face as the fair progressed smoothly and efficiently.
Once all exams and consultation work finished, the Mandir volunteers and members served all those present and the devotees with lunch. Tea and coffee were served before the lunch and during the progress of the Fair. “Shree Jalaram Mandir board members would like to thank each volunteer, doctor and supplier for making our second health fair meet a great success,” President Chirayu Parikh said.
He announced the upcoming program concerning the celebration of Ram Navmi, the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. One of the highlights is the 24 hour Ramdhun on April 16-17 and blood donation drive on April 16. The Mandir also plans a gala fund raising event on June 11 with top notch artists from India. This would be its second fundraising dinner.
The physicians who attended the Health fair are: Ashish Patel – internal medicine, Annand Satyadave – internal medicine, Ghanshyam Thakkar – OBGYN, Kamal Vibhakar – dentist, Charu Vibhakar – dentist, Rajendra Ghulani – cardiologist, Grishma Patel – eye doctor, Alpa Perikh – therapist. The Jalaram Mandir health fair event showed that it engages not only in ritual and religious ceremonies but also undertakes humanitarian activities, said an attending devotee physician.
Suresh Shah
