Overview:
• Remote Area Medical (RAM) is hosting a free clinic in Cincinnati on July 27-28, providing dental, vision, and medical services to those in need.
• They are seeking volunteers, including medical professionals and general support staff, and all services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
By Chris Cannon
Remote Area Medical – RAM
Remote Area Medical – RAM – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its July 27-28 clinic. The two-day clinic is to be held at St. Xavier High School, at 600 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati, 45224.
RAM is also in need of general support volunteers to help set up on Friday, July 26, and take down on Sunday, July 28. Overnight parking volunteers to greet patients is also needed, and interpreters can volunteer to aid patients through the process, either in the parking lot or during clinic operations. Individuals do not need to work in the medical field to volunteer as general support. If you or your organization would like to volunteer, visit the RAM website at www.ramusa.org or call 865-579-1530.
All RAM services are free, and no ID is required. Free dental, vision and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Services available at a RAM free clinic include dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental X-rays, eye exams, eye health screenings, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women’s health exams and general medical exams.
Additional Information:
RAM is a major nonprofit organization that operates pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical services to individuals in need who do not have access to, or cannot afford, a doctor. Founded in 1985, RAM has treated more than 940,000 individuals. Since its foundation, more than 212,000 volunteers – comprised of licensed dental, vision, medical and veterinary professionals, as well as general support staff – have supported RAM’s mission.