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FISHERSVILLE, Va. (VR) — For millions of Americans, access to basic healthcare is a challenge
at best and an impossibility at worst. Due to geographic or economic factors 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 dental, vision, and medical clinic at Augusta Expo Center, located at 277
Expo Road, Fishersville, VA 22939 for two days only this weekend, on March 21-22. This clinic will provide
dental, vision, and medical care to those who might otherwise go without these essential services. This free
RAM Clinic is hosted by RAM Campus Chapter at UVA.
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. This clinic will also offer pediatric
healthcare, Narcan training, diabetes education and testing, clothing closet, haircuts, retinal scans, and more.
By bringing healthcare directly to those in need, RAM’s free clinics remove the barriers of cost and distance
that often prevent people from seeking care.
No insurance or ID required, the clinic in Fishersville is open to anyone in need. 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, March 20 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, the clinic closes
when 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 varies based on 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 free clinic at
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FNHXmfzgq/
Additional Information:
• About Remote Area Medical: Remote Area Medical (RAM®) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, quality dental, vision, and medical care to those in need. 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 1985, RAM has served more than one million individuals through over 1,600 clinics, delivering more than $215.4 million in free care, making a significant impact on public health and community well-being.
