CHICAGO: Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Bosnians, Hispanics and Africans were part of the communities taking advantage of free Health Fair of Metropolitan Family Clinic (MFC) on May 18 at Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) Chicago location. The event, an annual affair, is getting popular among neighborhood communities and this was in evidence at this fair.
The services offered included Height/Weight measurement, Blood Pressure Testing, Dental Care, Bone Density Test, Blood Testing, and Blood Sugar, Free Mammogram and Pap Smear Registration, Oxygen Test & Heart Rate Test, Medical Supply for Diabetic shoes and other equipments. Free hepatitis B vaccines were given to participants, sponsored by Asian Health Coalition. Many who took the advantage of the event were those who could not afford medical insurance coverage, or had lack of medical access due to transportation or language barrier.
Over 100 people benefited from Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Obesity, Stroke Risk and Dental Health screenings. Over 50 people took advantage of blood testing, blood sugar tests and free hepatitis B vaccines. “We’re excited that within two years we have expanded our health services at MAFS Chicago and Naperville locations. Reaching out to the doctors was always a big issue for our community members and we now seek to resolve this problem at our clinics finding doctors speaking to you in your language and all this at a very affordable price,” says Mrs. Santosh Kumar, Executive Director MAFS.
For Dr Manohar Jethani MD, it was very busy but exciting day. He was happy for the opportunity to reach out to the community with this health fair. Dr. Manjusri Majumdar MD was elated with the overwhelming response from the community and applauded MFC and MAFS teams for organizing this free health fair.
Dr. Namratha Kandula of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Division said there’s lot to be done and we need strong support from South Asian community members to make them aware about the various health benefit issues. She stressed on consuming less sodium food and asked the attendees to read labels of packaged, boxes or frozen food which contain more sodium than is required by FDA guideline.
Many participants enjoyed delicious snacks prepared by MAFS kitchen staff.
Suresh Shah
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