In case you may not have heard, RAM (Remote Area Medical) is coming to Los Angeles and will be at The Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., starting on Tuesday, August 11 until next Tuesday, August 18. RAM-LA will provide FREE medical, vision, and dental care to anyone who needs it. All are invited to come (the uninsured, undersured, unemployed, etc.). Everyone is eligible and welcome.
Please pass on the word to your organization/company, your networks, and community -- we want to be sure that ALL who need health services are aware and can make it to The Forum. NOTE: Because of the great number of patients estimated to be seen (1,200-1,500 people/day), lines are expected to start forming at 3:30am, with doors opening at 5:30am daily.
Attached/below is additional information.
In full disclosure, GE (the parent company of NBC Universal) is a partner with RAM-LA, donating the use of ultrasound equipment and non-medical volunteer staff.
Need Free Health Services?
All of our services are free and provided by trained volunteers*. The doctor is free; the dentist is free; the eye doctor is free. No appointments are necessary and there are no eligibility requirements. Care is given on a FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED basis, so please arrive early, bring a snack and be prepared to wait. Your wait may be long; chairs will be provided for your comfort. Doors open everyday at 5:30am, parking lot at 3:30am.
Dental: Cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals and other procedures performed on site.
Pediatric dentistry is also available.
Vision: Eye exam and free prescription glasses made on site. Cataract surgery available.
(Note: We may not be able to make glasses for every prescription.)
Medical Services:
• Pediatric Exams – Bring your children
• Adult physicals & medical consults (including diabetes and hypertension)
• Women’s Health – Mammograms and Pap smears
• Blood lab work and chest X-rays if necessary
• Chiropractors; acupuncture; medication assistance; and many other medical specialties available.
*Services are provided by volunteer doctors, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants,
ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and other trained health professionals from the State of California.
Want to Help?
To become a Medical or Non-Medical volunteer, please visit http://www.ramusa.org for information and to download the appropriate form. Fill out, and FAX or MAIL completed form to RAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to avoid delays in credentialing for the RAM-LA expedition.
Medical volunteers needed:
• Medical Doctors (all specialties)
• Nurses
• Ophthalmologists
• Optometrists (4th year students ok)
• Opticians
• Ophthalmic Techs
• Paramometry Techs
• General Dentists
• Oral Surgery
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Registered Dental Hygienists
• Dental Assistants
Agencies and organizations wishing to have a patient education booth at the Forum, contact: Jean Jolly, Volunteer Coordinator, Remote Area Medical at
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or (865)579-1530.
Local healthcare organizations, equipment and supply donors, and others wishing to contribute their time, talents and resources to support this 8-day free clinic may contact Don Manelli at
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