RAM’s free 3-day clinic is Fri. – Sun. at the Jacob Bldg. at Chilhowee Park

Free dental, vision and medical services in 28th-annual RAM clinic at Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, 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, three-day clinic on Jan. 12-14, this Fri., Sat. and Sun. RAM will be set up at the Jacob Building, located at 3301 East Magnolia Ave., Knoxville for these three days only.

The 2024 Remote Area Medical Knoxville Clinic marks the 28th annual event. Since 1997, through this clinic, RAM has provided $8,856,367 worth of free care to 21,981 individuals through the yearly clinic in Knox County. Nearly 11,000 volunteers have come together in the past 27 years to serve the Knoxville community.

Patients should enter through Gate #1 off Prosser Road. This is the Knoxville Zoo entrance. Volunteers will enter through Gate #5 off E. Magnolia Ave. 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 Thursday night, Jan. 11, 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 6 a.m.

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, please visit HERE 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. Second Harvest of East Tennessee will be on-site, as well, while Medic will be holding a volunteer blood drive on Friday, Jan. 12 from 10am to 6pm.

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 information, please see 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. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 01/10/2024-6AM)