What is a RAM clinic?
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a major nonprofit provider of free pop-up clinics. Our mission is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free, quality healthcare to those in need. We do this by delivering free dental, vision, and medical services to underserved and uninsured individuals. RAM’s Corps of more than 172,900 volunteers–licensed dental, vision, medical, and veterinary professionals–have treated more than 863,700 individuals delivering more than $174 million worth of free care.
How many people have received free medical care since 1985?
Since 1985, more than 863,700 individuals have received free care.
What is REM in fire?
The REM is a pre-staged rescue team comprised of experienced Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics that are assigned to a wildland fire to provide firefighters safe, effective and efficient methods of egress off the fireline in the event of injury or illness incurred during firefighting operations .
Does REM replace ground transport?
While REM does not intend to replace ground or air transport, ideal conditions may not exist due to several circumstances such as heavy smoke inversion, no road access, or equipment malfunctions. REM provides incident managers another option to reach incapacitated firefighters with fully equipped resources, prepared to package and transport injured or ill personnel off the fireline to the appropriate medical care units.
