Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a non-profit provider of mobile medical clinics delivering free dental, vision, and medical care (as well as veterinary services when available) to under-served and uninsured individuals.
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Founded by British philanthropist Stan Brock, it was originally conceived to treat people in the developing world, but turned its attention to those in need of health care in the United States.[1]
RAM was founded in 1985 by Stan Brock, who worked as an assistant to Marlin Perkins on Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.[2] RAM's work was originally confined to developing countries, but it later shifted towards the US.[3] Today RAM works domestic operations around the United States and internationally when need arises.[citation needed]
The clinic in Wise, Virginia, was recently recognized as the nation's largest pop-up free clinic.[4] The 2017 clinic in Wise hosted over 1,000 volunteers and served 2,300 men and women.[5]
RAM completed its 900th clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2018, and its 1,000th clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2019.
On March 31, 2014, Remote Area Medical's headquarters moved from an old school building in Knox County, Tennessee to the previous Henniges Automotive facility in Blount County, Tennessee. The previous school building was utilized by RAM for 19 years and was rented by the organization for $1 a year from Knox County.
Funding
RAM is funded through donations and relies on volunteers from the community, as well as professionals including physicians, dentists, optometrists, nurses, pilots and veterinarians to provide care in poorer communities.[6][7]
Animal services
Remote Area Medical's Veterinary Program provides animal health services to those who live in underserved, impoverished, and isolated communities.[8]
Disaster relief
Remote Area Medical's Disaster Relief arm responds to disasters by land, sea, and air, delivering medical relief and other humanitarian aid when needed.[9]
Legislation
In 2017 Rep. John J. Duncan Jr., R-Knoxville, filed a bill that would provide $1 million to any state that allows licensed medical professionals to travel from other states and offer their services to those in need. The money would be a one-time allocation with the intent to help states pay any costs associated with allowing outside doctors to volunteer within their borders. The legislation, called the Healthier Act, specifies that out-of-state medical personnel could work only at weekend clinics. That would prevent them from moving into a state and setting up a permanent or semi-permanent practice.[10]
References
^"Stan Brock: the British cowboy turned movie star who rescued millions of uninsured Americans". The Independent. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
^Gabriel, Trip (2017-07-23). "When Health Law Isn't Enough, the Desperate Line Up at Tents". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
^Kristof, Nicholas (2017-07-27). "No Insurance, but for 3 Days, Health Care Is Within Reach". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
^Remote Area Medical can be a lifeline, Chattanooga Times Free Press
Maggin, Alice; Sadie Bass (2009-08-14). "Free Health Care for Those Who Need It Most". ABC News. Burbank, California: ABC. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
August 21, 2023
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