Hundreds Receive Free Medical Care At Jain Center Health Fair

India-West News Desk

BUENA PARK, CA- Over 175 Southern California residents received free medical screenings and professional consultations at the 34th Annual Community Health Fair held at the Jain Center of Southern California, here. Hosted in partnership with the Anekant Community Center, the event aimed to improve access to healthcare services by offering free screenings and consultations to community residents.

Attendees received access to primary care physicians and medical and surgical specialists. The fair also provided diagnostic screenings, including 175 hemoglobin tests, 170 blood glucose checks, 155 cholesterol screenings, 73 bone density assessments, 67 HgbA1c tests, and 55 EKGs.

In addition to diagnostic testing, the event offered dental exams and treatments for 38 individuals, vision screenings and corrective eyewear distribution for 147 people, and PAP smear tests for eight women.

The health fair was made possible by the main sponsor, The Bhindi Foundation, along with Willow Laboratories, the Sarva Mangal Family Trust, the Tarsadia Foundation, and the Aparigrah Foundation. Clinical support was provided by Lestonnac Free Clinic and ABC Adult School.

Organizers from the Anekant Community Center said the annual health fair remains part of the organization’s continuing effort to expand access to healthcare resources across Southern California. Volunteer physicians, coordinators, and community volunteers were also acknowledged for supporting the event.