Q. What kind of services are provided?
A. Basic health screening advisory services covering basic diagnostics such as blood pressure, heart beat, breathing
check, visual inspection of ear, nose and throat and similar checks which does not require any kind of special equipment.
Q. How about laboratory test?
A. No laboratory tests will be conducted. The doctors will not draw blood at all.
Q. Can a visiting devotee receive treatment for an ailment or sickness?
A. No. the center is intended provide preventive health care and general health check ups only. The visitor must find
his own medical aid channels for such services, if he desires
.Q. Does the doctor prescribe drugs and distribute sample medicines?
A. No. No prescriptions will be given. May advise those available over the counter only.
Q. Are the doctors licensed physicians?
A. All medical experts are California licensed physicians and are volunteering their time for this cause.
Q. Would the individual be referred to any clinic or hospital?
A. The visitors will be given the results and recommendations. The visitor is at liberty to do what he chooses to.
Q. Any charges to be paid by the visiting devotee?
A. None. It is a free service provided by Hindu Community and Cultural Center for the benefit of visiting devotees. No
cost and no insurance requirements. However, the visitors are welcome to donate generously in cash and kind to run such
charity services.
Q. What is a consent form?
A. Every visitor must fill a consent form, sign and submit to the person in-charge authorizing the physician medical
screening and examination. Such consent should be signed off after reading all items on the form and it is mandatory
for any visitor.
Q. Where is this center located?
A. The Health Center located in the trailer by the shoe rack on the south side of the main temple.
Q. What are the timings?
A. Generally, these services are offered over the weekend on Saturdays, Sundays and on holidays. Health center operates
between 12 noon to 4 PM. Please call temple for the present day operating hours.
Q. Does this center also deal with temple medical emergencies?
A. It is not the objective of this center to deal with temple emergencies. However, if the attending physician is
available, upon request he may choose to do first aid until 911 response arrives.
Q. Who can receive such services?
A. The services are meant for visiting devotees and their friends and relatives. However the center is open to all
independent of any restrictions.
Q. Is it required to take an appointment?
A. No it is a walk-in health center. The visitors are expected to walk-in and fill a consent form and wait for
their turn.
Donation in Kind
Q. What kind of donations are accepted in kind?
A. At the present time we are accepting only clothing and toys and blankets all in GOOD condition only. Human Service
volunteers will discard defective and excessively used items at the time of screening. Please help us by donating items
in good condition.
Q. Where can I bring them to donate?
A. We have placed a collection bin in the Assembly Hall at the entrance. Please drop them in the collection box.
Q. Where do you distribute them?
A. Most of the women clothing such as sarees and some men’s clothing and toys will be sent to any where in India for
distribution to the needy people. The rest will be distributed locally to the needy people at shelter homes and through
charity trusts. Such distribution is done to any needy person or organization independent of race, religion and regional
discrimination
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