![]() (March 11, 2022) – Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free dental, vision and medical care to those in need – is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its June 11-12 clinic. The two-day clinic is to be held at East Perry Elementary School located at 301 Perry Circle Rd., Hazard, KY 41701. This clinic is in collaboration with University of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Rural Health We are also in need of interpreters and general support volunteers to help set-up and take-down. If you or your organization would like to volunteer your time to help provide free healthcare services to the Hazard, Ky. community, please visit our website at www.ramusa.org or call us at 865-579-1530. Additional Information: • 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 the RAM free clinic include dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental x-rays, eye exams, glaucoma testing, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women's health exams, flu shots and general medical exams. Free take-home colon cancer screening test kits will also be available. • About Remote Area Medical: RAM is a major nonprofit organization that operates pop-up clinics delivering free 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 888,000 individuals with $181.5 million worth of free healthcare and veterinary services. Since its foundation, nearly 183,000 volunteers – comprised of licensed dental, vision, medical and veterinary professionals, as well as general support staff – have supported RAM’s mission. Comments are closed.
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