With so much negative news these days, wars, politicians — both Dems and Repubs — who are paid bunnies for the healthcare industry, and other paid bunnies continuing the divide and conquer conversations, it is nice to see there are organizations out there concerned with the welfare of people.  It was not their original mission but with so many uninsured/underinsured people in the U.S., it has become their mission.

Remote Area Medical (RAM) are the pioneers of no-cost healthcare.  RAM is a non-profit, volunteer, airborne relief corps dedicated to serving mankind by providing free health care, dental care, eye care, veterinary services, and technical and educational assistance to people in remote areas of the United States and the world.

Founded in 1985, Remote Area Medical^® is a publicly supported all-volunteer charitable organization. Volunteer doctors, nurses, pilots, veterinarians and support workers participate in expeditions (at their own expense) in some of the world’s most exciting places. Medical supplies, medicines, facilities and vehicles are donated.

RAM will be in Los Angeles, at the Forum in Inglewood, from August 11th through the 18th to provide free medical, vision, and dental care for uninsured, underinsured, unemployed, under-employed persons  If you are interested in volunteering, RAM needs Medical Doctors (all specialties) and Nurses, Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, Ophthalmic Techs, Paramometry Techs, General Dentists, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Registered Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants.

NOTE: All of our services are free and are provided by volunteers. The doctor is free; the dentist is free; the eye doctor is free. Please arrive early, bring a snack, and be prepared to wait. Your wait may be long; chairs will be provided for your comfort.

Services Provided:

• DENTAL: Cleanings, fillings, extractions, and root canals. Everyone receives a free dental exam. Pediatric dentistry is available.
• VISION: Vision exam and free prescription glasses made onsite. (NOTE: May not be able to make glasses for everyone.) Cataract surgery.
• MEDICAL & WOMEN’S HEALTH: Mammograms and Pap smears; pediatric exams; adult physicals & medical consults (including diabetes and hypertension); chiropractors; acupuncture; blood lab work; chest X-rays; medication assistance; and many other medical specialties available.

Services are provided by Remote Area Medical for the uninsured, underinsured, unemployed, and those who cannot afford to pay. Services are provided by volunteer doctors, nurses, dentists, dental hygeinists, dental assistants, ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and other trained health professionals from the State of California.

For more information on RAM’s Los Angeles visit, please visit their website at:  http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/2009/ramla2009.htm

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