THE FOLLOWING IS A REMOTE AREA MEDICAL VOLUNTEER CORE RELEASE
Call for volunteers for pop-up healthcare clinic coming to Paris High School in June 28-29
PARIS, Ill. (March 31, 2025) – Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a leading nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its June 28-29 clinic. The two-day clinic is to be held at Paris High School, located at 14040 E. 1200th Road, Paris, IL 61944. This clinic is in collaboration with Longview Capital Corporation and the Longview Foundation.
RAM is also in need of general support volunteers to help set up on Friday, June 27 and take down on Sunday, June 29. 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.
If you or your organization would like to volunteer your time to help provide free healthcare services to the Paris, Illinois and surrounding communities, please visit our website at https://www.ramusa.org/volunteer or call us at 865- 579-1530.
RAM’s clinics are a lifeline for underserved communities, offering 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. By bringing healthcare directly to those in need, RAM removes
the barriers of cost and distance that often prevent people from seeking care.
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.
For more information on the upcoming RAM Clinic, including how to volunteer or donate, please visit www.ramusa.org or call 865-579-1530.
Additional Information:
• About Remote Area Medical: Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, high-quality healthcare services to those who face barriers to access. Through its pop-up clinics, RAM delivers essential medical, dental, and vision care to underserved and uninsured communities across the country. Since its inception in 1985, RAM has been committed to reducing 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 impact on public health and community wellbeing.
About Longview Capital Corporation:
Health is a person’s greatest form of wealth, and Longview is honored to partner with RAM to bring free health services to our community,” said David Albin, President and CEO. “We hope that individuals participate in this unique opportunity to receive healthcare that they may not otherwise be able to obtain.
The Longview Foundation, as the charitable arm of Longview Capital Corporation (LCC), supports initiatives that impact rural communities of Central Illinois and West Central Indiana. LCC is a bank holding company based in Newman, Illinois, with two subsidiaries: Longview Bank and Longview Community Bank. Together, they operate 17 branches that specialize in serving small towns whose economies rely on personal, agricultural, and small business lending.
