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FIA hosts health fair and donation drive
Chicago's FIA Health Fair and Donation Drive: A Heartwarming Symphony of Community Service and Compassion
Health fair and donation drive organized on December 03, 2023 / Asian Media USA
Earlier this month, the Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago (FIA) organized a health fair and coat and blanket donation drive at the Golf Maine Community Center in Niles.
Over hundred community members from Chicago land attended the event, that was based on the core values of FIA, which is community service. Around 300 items were collected within six hours, which were donated to the needy for use in the winter season.
Forty FIA volunteers, majority of whom were multilingual assisted the senior citizens at the health camp. Apart from doctors, those employed in Medicare, Medicaid, and Home Care Solutions were also part of the team.
Prominent chiropractic and acupuncture specialist Dr. Raj Dhingra, and his entire team supported the event. Dr Parag Doshi, a noted cardiologist, briefed the attendees at the camp on proper diet and lifestyle for a healthy heart.
Dr Alamdar Badar and Ashima spoke about the oral health and how it impacts the overall well-being.
Krishna Chitluri’s AI based equipment which could analyze and diagnose foot problems, was one of the highlights of the event. He provided solutions to the feet problems that were diagnosed. Anu Malhotra, the Vedic and Yoga Guru, conducted a session on stress relief and exercises for the seniors.
Dr. Usha Karthan led a session on the need for identifying psychological issues in the current population and provided an overview on the resources available to take guidance and help in resolving psychiatric problems.
In the later part of the event, FIA chairman and founder, Sunil Shah informed that it was the 13th event of its kind conducted by FIA, this year. He also emphasized the importance of healthcare and how the organization ‘s board thought to organize free health camps to benefit the widely underinsured or uninsured population in the community.
FIA president Vinita Gulabani, spoke of the year’s successful events meanwhile president-elect, Pratibha Jairath highlighted that FIA collaborates with government agencies, such as State reps, Mayors, City Councils around the Chicago area, to support its charitable endeavours.
Michelle Mussman, State Representative of Illinois, served as the event’s chief guest. She along with the FIA team distributed awards to people who contributed to the growth of FIA in 2023. Recipients included Jitendra Bulsara, Richa Chand, Jenish Bulsara, Dr Bhupinder Beri, Kamlesh Kapoor, Anu Malhotra and Harry Sidhu. Vandana Jhingan from the Press and Media was specially honored for the community service and supporting each event of FIA.
Jayanti Thakkar received a special award for his contribution to the 40th health fair in the Chicagoland area.
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