Community Wellness & Healthcare Careers Event
Saturday, October 03
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Bentonville Public Library
Walmart Foundation Community RoomJoin us for this free community event!
The Indian Cultural Association of Northwest Arkansas (ICANWA), in collaboration with local physicians from the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) and Bentonville Public Library are pleased to organize this community event to provide healthcare career guidance for students and preventive health awareness for all members of the the Northwest Arkansas community.
Participating physicians from a wide range of disciplines will also offer 10-minute one-on-one health consultations for general health questions and educational guidance. In addition, stations for vitals check, CPR & BLS information will also be available during the event.
Please note: advance sign-up is required and appointments are limited for the One-on-One Physician Consultations only.
Schedule of Events:
12:30–12:45 PM - Welcome & Introduction
12:45–1:30 PM - Student Healthcare Career Session
- Career opportunities in healthcare
- Education pathways and real-life experiences from physicians
- Challenges and student wellness.
- Current trends and emerging opportunities in healthcare
- Local community resources, volunteering, mentorship
1:30–1:45 PM - Student Session – Q&A
1:45–2:30 PM - Preventive Health Awareness Session
- Early signs of common health conditions
- Learn how to identify warning signs and take action
- Healthy lifestyle
- Basic BLS & CPR
- Basic guidance for handling emergency situations
2:30–2:45 PM - Health Session – Q&A
2:45–3:00 PM - Closing Remarks
3:00–4:30 PM - One-on-One Physician Consultations – 10-minute slots (advance sign-up is required and appointments are limited)
Participating physicians for One-on-One Consultations:
Dr. Raj Dondeti – Primary Care
Dr. Ashish Mathur – Comfort Care & Hospice Care
Dr. Suman Rao – Pediatrics | Children’s Health
Dr. Sameer Wagle – Neonatology & Pediatrics | Newborn Health Consultations
Dr. Pradeep Pallati – Bariatric Surgery & General Surgery
Dr. Shalini Bichala – Primary Care
Dr. Harika – Primary Care
Bentonville Public Library
Bentonville Public Library is a department of the City of Bentonville. Bentonville Public Library is located just 3 blocks south of the Downtown Square, at 405 S. Main Street in Bentonville, Arkansas. Facility amenities include adult collection, children's and teen spaces, private study rooms, event spaces, makerspace and digital lab, genealogy research center, sensory and wellness room, business centers, book club lounge, and café.