Free Healthcare Clinic This Weekend in Oak Ridge to Address Limited Access to Care
RAM to provide free dental, vision and medical services May 3-4
In many parts of the United States, for millions of Americans, access to basic healthcare is a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. Due to geographic, economic, or cultural barriers, much of the U.S. population is uninsured or underinsured. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is stepping in to address this urgent issue by offering a free, comprehensive healthcare clinic at Oak Ridge Recreation Center, located at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 for two days only this weekend, on May 3-4. This clinic will provide dental, vision, and medical care to those who might otherwise go without these essential services. This clinic is in collaboration Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge.
RAM’s clinics are a lifeline for underserved communities, offering free dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental X-rays, eye exams, eye health exams, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women’s health exams, and general medical exams. By bringing healthcare directly to those in need, RAM removes the barriers of cost and distance that often prevent people from seeking care.
The clinic in Oak Ridge is open to anyone in need, with no insurance and no ID required. RAM encourages anyone who could benefit from these services to attend and receive the care they deserve. The parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. (Midnight) on Friday night, May 2 and remain open for the duration of the clinic. Once in the parking lot, patients will receive additional information regarding clinic processes and next steps. Clinic doors open at 6 a.m., and services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Sunday’s clinic operations will be an abbreviated day, so patients are advised to arrive as early as possible. Due to time constraints, patients should be prepared to choose between DENTAL and VISION services, and all patients are offered general medical care.
In some situations outside of RAM’s control, such as inclement weather, volunteer cancellations or other circumstances, the parking lot may open earlier, or a smaller-than-anticipated number of patients may be served. RAM encourages everyone who would like services, especially dental services, to arrive as early as possible. Clinic closing time may vary based on each service area’s daily capacity.
For more information on the upcoming RAM Clinic, including how to volunteer or donate, please visit www.ramusa.org or call 865-579-1530. Patients may also visit the Facebook Event for this clinic at https://www.facebook.com/events/419669804572989/
Additional Information:
• About Remote Area Medical: Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, high-quality healthcare services to those who face barriers to access. Through its pop-up clinics, and with the critical support of its volunteer network, RAM delivers essential medical, dental, and vision care to underserved and uninsured communities across the country. Since its inception in 1985, RAM has been committed to reducing pain and suffering by offering compassionate, no-cost care to those in need. Over the years, RAM has served more than 977,000 individuals through over 1,500 clinics, delivering more than $215.4 million in free care, making a significant impact on public health and community well-being.
