Remote Area Medical Clinic Brings Care to the Uninsured
Staff Report
People wait to receive a wristband number for medical treatment at the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic in Wise, Virginia on July 20, 2012. RAM clinics bring free medical, dental and vision care to uninsured and under-insured people across the country andPeople wait to receive a wristband number for medical treatment at the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic in Wise, Virginia on July 20, 2012. RAM clinics bring free medical, dental and vision care to uninsured and under-insured people across the country and abroad. The Wise clinic was the 647th RAM expedition since 1985 and drew 1,700 patients from 14 states, organizers said.REUTERS/Mark MakelaPeople needing dental and vision care arrive at the clinic.People needing dental and vision care arrive at the clinic.REUTERS/Mark MakelaA patient displays his place numbers for treatment after entering the clinic.A patient displays his place numbers for treatment after entering the clinic.REUTERS/Mark MakelaA "No Weapons Allowed" sign is posted at entrance to the clinic.A "No Weapons Allowed" sign is posted at entrance to the clinic.REUTERS/Mark MakelaDentists work on patients at the clinic.Dentists work on patients at the clinic.REUTERS/Mark MakelaPatients have their vital stats recorded before receiving treatment.Patients have their vital stats recorded before receiving treatment.REUTERS/Mark MakelaA placard advertises the clinic.A placard advertises the clinic.REUTERS/Mark MakelaThe Wise County Fairgrounds serve as the location for the clinic on July 20.The Wise County Fairgrounds serve as the location for the clinic on July 20.REUTERS/Mark MakelaPatients wait to receive treatment.Patients wait to receive treatment.REUTERS/Mark MakelaA patient has an eye exam.A patient has an eye exam.REUTERS/Mark MakelaGirls help to distribute free clothes at the clinic.Girls help to distribute free clothes at the clinic.REUTERS/Mark MakelaRemote Area Medical founder Stan Brock oversees the clinic.Remote Area Medical founder Stan Brock oversees the clinic.REUTERS/Mark MakelaAn array of root canal files are lined up in the dentistry tent.An array of root canal files are lined up in the dentistry tent.REUTERS/Mark Makela
