Remote Area Medical coming to Ashtabula Co. for free clinic
(WJET/WFXP)– Another free healthcare clinic is on its way to the region, this time taking place in Ashtabula County near the end of March.
Remote Area Medical (RAM) announced this week they're hosting a healthcare clinic for residents, regardless of their insurance standing, free of charge offering dental, vision and medical care to anyone in need.
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RAM will be at Lakeside Junior High School, located at 6620 Sanborn Road, on March 22 and 23 with doors opening at 6 a.m. each day and patients being seen on a first come, first served basis.
No ID or insurance is required for the event with general medical exams, dental cleanings, extractions, eye exams, and prescription glasses made on-site available throughout the weekend.
There will also be free Narcan training take-home HTV kits, local healthcare options, nutrition, and more.
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RAM is encouraging anyone who may need or want the free services to attend and to show up as early as possible, especially if they're looking for dental services.
Attendees should also be prepared to choose between dental and vision services due to time constraints. The ending time also may vary based on how much each service can be provided.
For more information on the event, check out their Facebook page.
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