MEET OUR PATIENTS
Stories of Hope, Healing, and Healthcare
Read stories of patients who received free, high-quality dental, vision, and medical care at Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinics, and learn how your support makes a difference.
Joseph's Story
Joseph’s front teeth had visible cavities, and even his students had started asking questions. He knew he needed dental care, but every option he found cost more than he could afford.
Ken's Story
After four years of struggling with dentures that didn’t fit, Ken visited the Remote Area Medical Clinic in Knoxville. Thanks to volunteer dentists using intraoral scanning and 3D printing, he walked out with a perfect, same-day fit.
Angel's Story
Angel is a single mom who kept putting her sons first. When her glasses finally broke, she superglued them back together. After years without an eye exam, RAM helped her see clearly again.
Riley's Story
Riley could not remember the last time she had seen a healthcare provider. Like many RAM patients, she had avoided care for as long as possible because going to the doctor or dentist felt stressful, expensive, and out of reach.
Randy's Story
Randy hadn’t seen a dentist since he was 10 years old. When a chip in his front tooth began affecting his confidence on camera, RAM helped restore the smile he had been hiding for years.
THE NEED IS REAL
Why Support Remote Area Medical?
Millions of individuals across the country are just one toothache or broken pair of glasses away from a crisis. Free Remote Area Medical Clinics remove barriers to care for those who may not have access to routine medical services.
- Care is always 100% free to the patient.
- Remote Area Medical's clinic model has been tried and proven more than 1,500 times, serving more than 1,000,000 patients and delivering more than $230,000,000 worth of medical care.
- Powered by tens of thousands of volunteers from around the country.
Care Without Cost. Thanks To You.
Remote Area Medical patients never receive a bill for the dental, vision, or medical care they receive at a RAM clinic. Your support helps make that possible.
