RAM has conducted over 400 expeditions, both in the USA and abroad. The nature of the expeditions has varied as needs arose and resources became available.

The most frequent sort of expedition consists of vision, dental, and women's health services in Appalachia. Each month, our volunteers spend a weekend providing these services to communities whohave invited us to help. While the expedition may only last for two or three

days, literally months of work go into each one.

The host community, usually led by a health council or other local organization, lines up local logistics and volunteers, recruiting as many professionals as possible. Then, RAM brings in the necessary equipment on the day before the expedition starts. Professional volunteers put in as much time as they are able during the expedition.

RAM is also active in other countries. Of special note is the ongoing projects in Guyana, South America. Serving the Amerindian population of southern Guyana, RAM operates a free air ambulance service using a Cessna 206. We also take teams of doctors and nurses into these villages on a regular basis.

RAM expeditions have served people in such countries as the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, East Africa, India, Nepal, and others.

A RAM service that may surprise some is our veterinary team. Consisting of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, our team provides free spay and neuter services, along with other treatments as needed. While our most common veterinary patients are dogs and cats, we also treat large animals in rural communities.