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Free medical exams, eye glasses, teeth cleanings, and more, on a first-come, first-served basis.
A nationwide traveling health care clinic is making a stop in Philadelphia in late August to provide free medical, dental, and vision care with no eligibility requirements.
Remote Area Medical (RAM) will operate its pop-up clinic on Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25, inside the Mariana Bracetti Academy in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. Adults and children will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, without needing proof of income, identification, or citizenship.
Since 1985, the nonprofit has traveled the country hosting pop-up clinics for underinsured or uninsured Americans. RAM organizes teams of local volunteer licensed medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, to provide care. According to recent Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) polling, one in four Americans skip health care due to the costs, with that number rising to six out of 10 for those uninsured.
Brad Hutchins, RAM’s regional coordinator, said patients don’t need to bring ID, insurance, immigration papers, or health care records. Patients will receive medical care in addition to either dental or vision care, but not both, due to the number of expected patients.