Free Vision and Medical Services Pop-up Clinic Coming to Mayfield May 14-15, Call for Volunteers
Disaster Response Clinic Set for Mayfield, Ky.
Call for volunteers for 2-day pop-up clinic coming to Mayfield Middle in May
MAYFIELD, KY. (March 30, 2022) – Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free dental, vision and medical care to those in need – is seeking volunteer medical and vision professionals and general support staff for its May 14-15 Disaster Response clinic following the historic tornado outbreak in Mayfield, Ky. The two-day clinic is to be held at Mayfield Middle School located at 112 W. College St., Mayfield, KY 42066. This clinic is in collaboration with the Kentucky Association of Health Plans.
This clinic will provide free vision and medical services to those affected by the December 2021 tornadoes, however, tornado damage is not required to receive services. RAM is also in need of interpreters and general support volunteers to help set-up and take-down. If you or your organization would like to volunteer your time to help provide free healthcare services to the Mayfield, Ky. community, please visit our website at www.ramusa.org or call us at 865-579-1530.
Additional Information:
· All RAM services are free, and no ID is required. Free vision and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
· Services available at the free RAM Disaster Response clinic include eye exams, glaucoma testing, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site and general medical exams. Free take-home colon cancer screening test kits will also be available.
· About Remote Area Medical: RAM is a major nonprofit organization that operates pop-up clinics delivering free dental, vision and medical services to individuals in need who do not have access to, or cannot afford, a doctor. Founded in 1985, RAM has treated more than 888,000 individuals with $181.5 million worth of free healthcare and veterinary services. Since its foundation, nearly 183,000 volunteers
– comprised of licensed dental, vision, medical and veterinary professionals, as well as general support staff – have supported RAM’s mission.
· About Kentucky Association of Health Plans: Kentucky Association of Health Plans is the trade organization representing the Kentucky health insurance community. KAHP is a leader on issues that strengthen the accessibility, value, and quality of healthcare in the Commonwealth. Members include Aetna, Anthem, CareSource, Humana, Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group and WellCare. For more information, visit: www.kahp.org or follow @kyhealthplans on Twitter.