Remote Area Medical® RAM, a provider of free healthcare throughout the country, plans to bring its services to the Americraft Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, Saturday and Sunday November 21 and 22, beginning at 6:00 a.m. daily.
RAM will team up with over 25 community organizations, area doctors, dentists and other medical providers who have volunteered, to offer free health services to those in need. There is no income test, no insurance requirement and services are restricted only by the number of patients that can be seen by volunteers present during the two day period. Supplies and equipment will be donated or provided by RAM. Services include dental cleanings, fillings and extractions; vision exams and free prescription glasses made onsite; mammograms (or free prescription for offsite screening) PSA test, pediatric exams, adult physicals (including diabetes and hypertension services), and cancer education and information. Many additional non-medical services will also be available. The Department of Health will provide information on Public Health resources and other ongoing services available. Medicaid, Legal Aide, and other organizations will be present to advise on additional services available in the community.