There will be free dental, vision and medical services this Sat. and Sun. at JHS

JELLICO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – 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 clinic on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24. RAM will be set up at Jellico High School, located at 141 High School Lane, Jellico for two days only. This clinic is made possible in part due to the generous support of Camel Expeditionary.

All RAM services are free, and no ID is required. Free dental, vision and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. (midnight) on Friday night, March 22 and remain open for the duration of the clinic. Once in the parking lot, additional information regarding clinic-opening processes and next steps will be provided. Clinic doors open at 6am.

Due to time constraints, patients should be prepared to choose between dental and vision services. Medical services are offered, in addition to dental or vision services, free to every patient attending the clinic. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, visit or call 865-579-1530. Patients may also visit the Facebook Event for this clinic.

Services available at the free RAM clinic include dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental Xrays, eye exams, eye health exams, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women’s health exams and general medical exams.

In some situations outside of 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. For more info, visit RAM’s FAQ page.

Additional Information:

• 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 910,000 individuals with $189.5 million worth of free healthcare and veterinary services. Since its foundation, more than 196,000 volunteers – comprised of licensed dental, vision, medical and veterinary professionals, as well as general support staff – have supported RAM’s mission.

• About Camel Expeditionary: Camel Expeditionary combines a century’s worth of experience with technology and innovation to handle more than 45% of the U.S. Armed Forces’ rapid deployment shelters. They have designed and manufactured over 750,000 military and commercial tents, as well as 50,000 chemical protective apparel items. In addition, their product line includes insulated tent liners, light systems, map boards, power distribution boxes, pole support systems, and more.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 3/22/2024- 6AM)