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Each year the Tennessee Healthcare Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on healthcare and the healthcare industry. During the 10th annual celebration Stan Brock — Founder and President of Remote Area Medical (RAM) — was inducted to the Hall of Fame.
Brock was inducted alongside Walter Hughes, MD; R. Milton Johnson; and C. Wright Pinson, MBA, FACS. These healthcare pioneers are now among more than 50 individuals recognized for their contributions to medicine in the Tennessee Healthcare Hall of Fame at Belmont University.
On October 15, 2024, representatives from Remote Area Medical attended the induction ceremony. Jeff Eastman, CEO of Remote Area Medical, presented the award to John Myers, President of Remote Area Medical’s Board of Directors, as the representative of the late Stan Brock.
“Stan never asked, ‘Can we do this?’ Instead, it was always, ‘How do we do this?’” Eastman said. “Today, tens of thousands of volunteers honor his legacy by providing free healthcare to those in need. He continues to be a driving force within the RAM Community. Each of us is honored to be a part of the journey he started.”
Stan’s Legacy and Achievements
The induction to the Tennessee Healthcare Hall of Fame marks Stan Brock’s achievements. Including founding RAM and his instrumental support in passing the Tennessee Volunteer Health Care Services Act of 1995. This act allows health care professionals with out-of-state licenses to cross Tennessee state lines and provide free care.
Brock founded RAM in 1985 with the intention of bringing free quality healthcare to those in need. Since its inception, RAM has provided more than 950,000 patients. We’ve provided $200 million worth of free healthcare services across the U.S. and beyond.
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Stan Brock once said, “When together we treat a patient, we change a life. When we treat hundreds of patients, we transform a community. When we transform communities, we can change the health of our nation, one RAM Clinic at a time.”
In addition to being in the Tennessee Healthcare Hall of Fame, Brock was the recipient of many honors and awards. Including the 2012 CNN Hero, 2017 Lions Club International Humanitarian Award, American Institute for Public Service – Jefferson Award (Bronze), 2010 Inamori Ethics Prize, two Emmy Awards, 2007 Inductee Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame, the 1995 Award of Merit- Rural Health Association and more. He was honored by both Congress and Presidents.
Brock – born in Preston, Lancashire, England – founded RAM in 1985 following a promise he made to the Wapishana Indians. Brock managed the Dadanawa Ranch – the world’s largest cattle ranch operation. Consisting of 4,000 square miles of rainforest and savannah in British Guiana – he managed the operation from 1952 to 1968. He suffered a terrible horse-related injury while living among the Wapishana, learning it was a 26-day trek on foot through the jungle to the nearest doctor. Later, as an experienced bush pilot and certified airline transport pilot, Brock vowed to bring medical care closer.
Following his stint as co-host of NBC’s Emmy-winning series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom – a show with more than 32 million weekly viewers – he put his life’s savings into founding Remote Area Medical. He served, without compensation, as RAM’s Founder and President until his passing. His business cards always read, “Volunteer, Founder & President,” as Stan Brock was a true volunteer first. He worked to break down barriers of access to care, whether that be distance to a doctor, lack of insurance or the inability to afford high deductibles and copays.
“RAM is the way I have kept a promise, not only to the Wapishana Indians, but to thousands around the world in similar health conditions,” Brock once said. “In other words, there are Wapishanas everywhere.”
Stan Brock passed away, August 29, 2018, at the age of 82.
For more information about the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame, please visit https://www.tnhealthcarehall.com/.
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