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Atlanta Indian Women's Forum hosts Georgia mega health fair
Georgia state Reps. Michelle Au and Todd Jones attended the event as guests of honor.
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Staff Reporter - Mon, 03, Aug 2026
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Held on July 18 at DeSana Middle School in Alpharetta, the AIWF Mega Health Fair drew more than 400 preregistered participants and offered a wide range of health care services / AIWF
More than 60 physicians and health care professionals from the Indian community provided over 850 free consultations and health screenings at a mega health fair in the U.S. state of Georgia on July 18 as part of an effort to expand access to health care through regular community clinics and wellness initiatives.
The event was organized by the Atlanta Indian Women's Forum (AIWF) in collaboration with several Indian American medical organizations in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Held on July 18 at DeSana Middle School in Alpharetta, the AIWF Mega Health Fair drew more than 400 preregistered participants and offered a wide range of health care services, including physician consultations, preventive screenings, laboratory tests at free and subsidized rates, health education seminars, nutrition and fitness sessions, Ayurveda and homeopathy consultations, and a blood donation drive, an AIWF statement said.
Georgia state Reps. Michelle Au and Todd Jones attended the event as guests of honor.
According to the organizers, the health fair generated more than 850 physician consultations and diagnostic screenings, with volunteer doctors representing specialties including family and internal medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, psychiatry, endocrinology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, dentistry, orthopedics, neurology, rehabilitation medicine and several other disciplines.
The organizers said registrations significantly exceeded initial estimates, prompting the use of an artificial intelligence-based scheduling system to manage appointments. The technology matched participants with physicians based on their requested specialties and allocated consultation and screening slots according to doctors' availability, helping reduce waiting times and improve patient flow.
The Atlanta Indian Women's Forum, established in March this year, said the health fair marked the beginning of its broader effort to expand access to health care through regular community clinics and wellness initiatives.
“The Mega Health Fair is not the culmination of our journey, but the beginning of a sustained commitment to community wellness,” the co-founders said. “We hope to build on this momentum through regular health clinics, educational initiatives and programs that make reliable health care resources more accessible.”
Through these consultations, attendees had an opportunity to discuss health concerns, ask questions and receive guidance about appropriate follow-up care. Although the consultations were not intended to replace a complete medical examination or an ongoing relationship with a primary care physician, they offered an accessible first step for individuals seeking direction.
Founded by Chand Akkineni, Suma Potini, Gita Vemparala and Jyothsna Hegde, the forum aims to promote women's leadership, community engagement and social service through a range of educational and public welfare programs.
Among the physicians and experts who participated were medical oncologist Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasaiah of Georgia Cancer Specialists, psychiatrist Dr. Ritu Chaddha, endocrinologist Dr. Rachna Relwani, Dr. Laxmi Naik, pain management expert Dr. Medha Pradhan and diabetes awareness advocate Dr. Nalini Saligram, founder and CEO of Arogya World.
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