RAM & KAHP set for Disaster Response Clinic in Mayfield, Ky.
Free medical, vision services set for May 14-15
MAYFIELD, KY. (April 28, 2022) – Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – will hold a free, two-day disaster response medical and vision clinic on May 14-15. RAM’s two-day clinic will 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.
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. Once in the parking lot, additional information regarding clinic opening processes and next steps will be provided. Clinic doors open at 6 a.m.
Medical and vision services are offered free to every patient attending the clinic. All patients will be required to wear a face covering and must undergo a COVID-19 screening before entering the clinic. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit www.ramusa.org or call 865-579-1530.
Additional Information:
• Services available at the free RAM 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.
• In some situations outside RAM’s control, such as inclement weather, volunteer cancellations or other circumstances, the parking lot may open earlier or a smaller number of patients may be served. RAM encourages everyone who would like services, especially dental services, to arrive as early as possible. Clinic closing time may vary based on each service area’s daily capacity.
About Remote Area Medical: RAM is a major nonprofit organization that operates pop-up clinics delivering free, quality 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.