TOP PHOTO: RAM came to Campbell County in 2021.

AK RIDGE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Remote Area Medical – RAM®, a major nonprofit provider of pop-up
clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need, will hold a free, two-day clinic on Feb. 18-19. RAM will be set up at the Oak Ridge Civic Center, located at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 for two days only. This clinic is in collaboration with The Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge.

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. The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 pm (midnight) on
Fri., Feb. 17, and remain open for the duration of the clinic. Once in the parking lot, additional
information regarding clinic-opening processes and next steps will be provided. Clinic doors open at 6 am.

Due to time constraints, patients should be prepared to choose between dental and vision services.
Medical services are offered, in addition to dental or vision services, free to every patient attending the clinic.
For more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit HERE or call 865-579-1530. Patients
may also visit the Facebook Event for this clinic.

RAM is still in need of volunteers for the clinic, seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff to help guide patients through the clinic. Overnight parking staff to greet patients and interpreters are also needed. General support volunteers do not need to work in the medical field to volunteer.
If you or your organization would like to volunteer to help provide free healthcare services to Oak Ridge
and the surrounding communities, please visit our website or call 865-579-1530.

Services available at the free RAM clinic include dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental Xrays, eye exams, eye health exams, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women’s health exams
and general medical exams. Lab work will also be available.

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 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, see RAM’s
FAQ page.

Additional Information:
• About Remote Area Medical: 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 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. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 01/17/2023-6AM)