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30-04-2025
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'Largest medical event in Anderson County's history' coming to Oak Ridge this weekend
Remote Area Medical (RAM) and Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge are partnering again to bring a free medical, vision and dental clinic to the Oak Ridge Recreation Center, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike. People who need the free services will begin arriving in the parking lots before 11:59 p.m. Friday or earlier to be among the first in line for the free services. Billy Edmonds, Free Medical Clinic executive director, has said it'll be the "largest medical event in Anderson County's history." It is expected to surpass free RAM clinics held in past years at First Baptist Church in Clinton and the one held in Oak Ridge on Feb. 18-19, 2023. The clinic will offer medical, dental and vision services, a way to get same-day eyeglasses, and an on-site pharmacy, Edmonds said in talking about this weekend's clinic in a previous news story. He urged people to take their children and get their vaccines, as well as their sports physicals, which he said can be expensive. All RAM services are free to anyone and and no ID is required. The parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday and remain open for the duration of the clinic. Once in the parking lot, patients will receive additional information regarding clinic processes and next steps, according to RAM information. Clinic doors open at 6 a.m., and services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Sunday's clinic will be open a shorter day - perhaps closing by 2 p.m. or earlier, according to a news release from the city of Oak Ridge - so patients are advised to arrive as early as possible. Due to time constraints, patients should be prepared to choose between dental and vision services, but all patients will be offered general medical care. The RAM clinic will offer free dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental X-Rays, eye exams, eye health exams, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women's health exams and general medical exams, according to a news release from the organization formed by the late Stan Brock, who was known by baby boomers for his appearances on Mutual of Omaha's "Wild Kingdom" television show. As Remote Area Medical explains in its information, basic healthcare is a challenge - or an impossibility - for millions of Americans. Why? "Due to geographic, economic, or cultural barriers, much of the U.S. population is uninsured or underinsured," the RAM information stated. RAM is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for the clinic. General support volunteers are also needed on May 2 to help the clinic set up and on May 4 to take it down. Overnight parking volunteers to greet patients are also needed, and interpreters can volunteer to aid patients through the process, either in the parking lot or during clinic operations. Individuals do not need to work in the medical field to volunteer as general support, the release stated. Those who would like to volunteer can email volunteers@ and mention you'd like to volunteer in Oak Ridge this weekend. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a leading nonprofit organizationdedicated to providing free, high-quality healthcare services to those who face barriers to its pop-up clinics, RAM delivers essential medical, dental, and vision care to underserved anduninsured communities across the country. Since its inception in 1985, RAM has been committed toreducing pain and suffering by offering compassionate, no-cost care to those in need. Over the years,RAM has served more than 940,000 individuals through over 1,400 clinics, making a significant impacton public health and community well-being. The Oak Ridger's News Editor Donna Smith covers Oak Ridge area news. Email her at dsmith@ and follow her on Twitter@ridgernewsed. Support The Oak Ridger by subscribing. Offers available at This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Get free medical, dental, vision care in Oak Ridge this weekend
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26-03-2025
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Anderson County awards $425K to fight opioid use
CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — Anderson County gave more than $425,000 in opioid settlement grant funding to various organizations to fight opioid use. The County announced the awards during a special presentation on Tuesday. They are to be used 'to support awareness, treatment and counseling, housing, transportation, drug disposal, and peer support programs in Anderson County.' Rep. Pearson confronts Rep. Farmer over gun legislation These funds come from the State of Tennessee's Opioid Settlement Fund. They will be given to the following groups: Free Medical Clinic: $81,648 Anderson County Recovery Court: $65,000 Foundation House: $60,000 New Purpose: $45,000 Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP): $38,796 PPS & Focus Group Ministries: $35,000 Boys & Girls Club: $30,000 Main Street Baptist Church (Rocky Top): $20,000 First Methodist Church (First Recovery): $18,500 Celebrate Recovery at Heritage: $13,500 Isaiah 117 House: $10,000 Anderson County Government (Project Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet): $10,000 'Using the Opioid Settlement and Remediation funds, we have the opportunity to support education and recovery programs serving our county, leading to improved outcomes for those suffering with addiction,' County Commissioner Shelly Vandagriff said. Knoxville Chamber releases five-year vision She continued, 'The organizations that received these funds are filling in the gaps in recovery support and prevention efforts in our county. We were able to grant funds for transportation, housing, education, and access to mental health care. I am excited to see the impact these grants will have on the future of Anderson County.' Each of the organizations will have to enter a contract, effective July 1, 2025, with the Anderson County government before spending the money. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
