Free, quality dental, vision and medical care will be provided to those in need on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
Remote Area Medical will hold the free, one-day clinic at Coalfield High School, located at 1720 Coal Hill Road, Coalfield, TN 37719.
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, Dec. 2, 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.
All patients must undergo a COVID-19 CDC question screening before entering the clinic. For more
information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit RAM or call 865-579-1530.
Additional Information:
• Services available at the free RAM clinic include dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions,
dental X-rays, eye exams, glaucoma testing, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site,
women’s health exams 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. For more information, please
see RAM’s FAQ page.
• 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 – made up of licensed dental, vision, medical and veterinary professionals, as well
as general support staff – have supported RAM’s mission.
