Remote Area Medical has served over 1,000,000 patients since our founding in 1985. For anyone looking to attend a RAM Clinic, they often ask a variation of the same question: "What should I expect at a RAM Clinic?"

Remote Area Medical (RAM) has traveled to hundreds of communities to hold clinics, and we often get asked: "How does RAM choose where to go?" Many communities across the country need access to free care. RAM welcomes invitations from communities interested in hosting a clinic. CORE Volunteer Manager Brad Sands explains how locations for RAM Clinics are selected. Interested in hosting a RAM Clinic? Click the link below to learn more. bit.ly/4mS5Cvq #freeclinic #healthcare #freehealthcare #volunteer #community

Remote Area Medical (RAM) wants to make sure our patients are comfortable at our clinics. Hundreds of people come to each clinic looking for quality medical, dental, and vision care, and we want their experience to be a good one. CORE Volunteer Manager Brad Sands discusses some of the things RAM does to make sure our patients are comfortable and well cared for. To learn more about RAM Clinics, click the link below. ramusa.org/about-ram/

Remote Area Medical (RAM) works together with members of a community to hold a RAM Clinic. These community members form a Community Host Group (CHG). They're passionate about hosting RAM Clinics in their towns and cities to help their neighbors get the care they need. Rachel Campbell-Dotson of the East Kentucky Dream Center, the CHG for our Lick Creek clinic, talks about the importance of hosting a RAM Clinic for her community. To learn more about hosting a RAM Clinic, click the link below. bit.ly/4mS5Cvq

When you come to a Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic, you will often see volunteers wearing "CORE" or "CORE in Training" shirts. What does that mean? In this video, Brad Sands, our CORE Volunteer Manager, discusses the importance of CORE volunteers and what they do at RAM Clinics. To learn more about volunteering and how to become a CORE volunteer, click the link below. bit.ly/ram-volunteer

Remote Area Medical (RAM) arrives the day before a clinic so our volunteers can set up on site. Watching volunteers transform a space into a RAM Clinic can be inspiring! Carol Hahn of East Kentucky Dream Center, our Community Host Group (CHG) in Lick Creek, talks about how it feels to watch volunteers set up a RAM Clinic and what impressed her. To learn more about RAM Clinics, click the link below. ramusa.org/about-ram/?utm_so…

Remote Area Medical (RAM) is donor-funded and volunteer-powered. Our volunteers serve in many roles. While medical professionals such as nurses, dentists, and optometrists are always needed, our General Support volunteers are invaluable in helping our clinics run. CORE Volunteer Manager Brad Sands talks about the need for General Support volunteers and explains that you don't need a medical degree or healthcare experience to volunteer with RAM. Want to volunteer with RAM? Click the link below. bit.ly/ram-volunteer

Remote Area Medical (RAM) is holding three free clinics this weekend! Staff and volunteers are on their way to Chattanooga, Tennessee; Grundy, Virginia; and Takoma Park, Maryland, to set up the clinics on Friday, October 16. Each Remote Area Medical Clinic will begin accepting patients at 6 a.m. local time on Saturday, October 17. View our full clinic schedule and learn more using the link below. ramusa.org/schedule/?utm_sou…

Why do patients who have insurance still come to a Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic? In 2026, about 40% of patients at RAM Clinics have medical insurance. But having insurance doesn't always make care affordable. According to KFF, the average health insurance deductible for a single person in the U.S. in 2025 was $2,169. A report by the U.S. Congress in 2024 found that Americans spend $557 billion on out-of-pocket costs. RAM helps ease that financial burden by providing free care. Click the link below to learn how you can support RAM's mission. ramusa.org/about-ram/

THIS WEEKEND: Remote Area Medical (RAM) will hold three more clinics on October 17–18! Chattanooga, Tennessee, at Notre Dame High School. Grundy, Virginia, at Riverview Elementary/Middle School. Takoma Park, Maryland, at Takoma Academy Prep School. Learn more about the clinics and stay up to date using the link below. ramusa.org/schedule/

At Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinics, volunteers work together to help patients get the care they need. Hundreds of patients come to each clinic, and our volunteers—from general support teams to healthcare providers—work to serve as many people as possible. Click the link below to learn how you can volunteer. bit.ly/ram-volunteer

Many people delay or skip essential healthcare visits because of the cost. Even with insurance, medical, dental, and vision care can be out of reach. According to Zocdoc, a doctor's visit costs about $170 on average without insurance. Remote Area Medical (RAM) helps remove that barrier by providing free care. Click the link below to learn about RAM's mission and how you can get involved. ramusa.org/about-ram/?utm_so…

Dentures are in high demand at Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinics. According to the American College of Prosthodontists, 178 million people are missing at least one tooth, and 40 million are missing all of their teeth. With 3D printing technology, RAM creates high-quality dentures for our patients. Our capacity to provide dentures is currently limited. Your support can help us bring the Digital Denture Lab to more clinics. Click the link below to learn how you can support RAM. ramusa.org/ways-to-support/?…

Health Literacy Month takes place every October. It raises awareness of the skills people need to find, understand, and use health information and services. These skills can help you ask questions, understand medications and care plans, use preventive care, and make informed decisions for yourself and your family. In addition to providing free dental, vision, medical, and telehealth services across the U.S., Remote Area Medical (RAM) promotes healthy living by sharing information that can help you make informed decisions about your health. Learn more on our blog with the link below. bit.ly/3UfWXsH

Patients at Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinics come from all walks of life. Every year, thousands of patients receive free care at RAM Clinics, regardless of their background. Whether they're insured or uninsured, young or old, or live nearby or far away, RAM works to provide care to everyone who comes through the clinic doors. Click the link below to learn more about RAM's mission. ramusa.org/about-ram/?utm_so…

DAF Day 2026 is here. A nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds. When you make a DAF gift to Remote Area Medical today, you’re helping us expand access to life-changing dental, vision, and medical care. Here’s how you can take part: Step 1: Decide which organizations to support with your DAF – like Remote Area Medical Step 2: Give easily and get counted in today’s impact by giving through our DAF payment portal here: frwill.link/4g6Gj72 Step 3: Celebrate the power of giving together by spreading the word Today your DAF can do more than ever before. Join us and be part of the movement. Give now: frwill.link/4g6Gj72

Many communities don’t have enough healthcare providers. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 92 million Americans lived in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) in 2025; an area without enough providers to meet the community’s needs. Remote Area Medical (RAM) helps fill that gap by bringing free care directly to these communities. Want to bring free care to your town? Click the link below to learn how to host a Remote Area Medical Clinic. bit.ly/4mS5Cvq #healthcare #freeclinic #freehealthcare #RAM #CommunitySupport

We’re all in on DAF Day! On October 8, people everywhere are increasing the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by giving together, and we’re thrilled to be part of it. If you have a DAF, this is your chance to join a nationwide wave of generosity and support Remote Area Medical. Every grant recommended through your DAF helps us expand access to dental, vision, and medical care to more communities. Save the date —DAF Day is Thursday, October 8, 2026. Learn how to give: frwill.link/4g6Gj72 Let’s show what’s possible when we give together.

Hundreds of patients received free care in Largo, Maryland; Mount Morris, New York; and Pahrump, Nevada, this past weekend! With support from our volunteers, Community Host Groups, and donors, Remote Area Medical (RAM) provided free dental, vision, and medical care across all three clinics. Largo served more than 390 patients, providing more than $276,000 in care. Mount Morris served more than 270 patients, providing more than $229,000 in care. Pahrump served more than 340 patients, providing more than $262,000 in care. Thank you to the more than 1,200 volunteers, our Community Host Groups, and our community partners who made this care possible!

The second annual RAM Telethon is coming soon, and we're proud to announce two special guest hosts for the evening: Abby Ham and Mike Witcher! Abby is a former WBIR anchor with more than 20 years of broadcast experience and now works as a message coach and content creator. Mike Witcher, another WBIR alum, is the founder of eastTNweather, the region's only 24/7 local weather stream. We're excited to have them join us as guest hosts, and we hope they're ready to Answer the Call! Learn more about the 2026 RAM Telethon using the link below. bit.ly/RAM_Telethon2026

Reagan was scrolling through Instagram when an ad for a Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic in Anchorage caught her eye. As a pre-med student at the University of Alaska Anchorage, she decided to volunteer. “I was just kind of, like, inspired [to volunteer] because it sounded really interesting to be able to provide medical care for people who don’t have access. Just because it’s an ongoing problem, that’s progressively getting worse…” Reagan said. Read more stories from volunteers like Reagan on our blog using the link below. bit.ly/3VleW16