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A great resource is coming to our area! This FREE, first-come, first-served general health care clinic will be held April 2-3, 2016, at Cookeville High School, 1 Cavalier Dr., Cookeville, TN 38506.

The following information was taken from the RAM website, www.ramusa. org. You can also go to the link on our HRS Facebook page for more information about the Putnam County Remote Area Medical Clinic event. Volunteers and financial donations are also needed for the clinic.

What services does RAM offer?

Dental: Cleaning, fillings, extractions
• Vision: Complete dilated eye exams, testing for glaucoma, testing for
diabetic retinopathy, glasses made on site
• Medical: General medicine. No on-site surgery is available.
• Prevention: Breast exams, diabetes screening, physicals, women’s health
• Education: Educational resources and information are provided
throughout service areas.
• NOTE: Due to time constraints, be prepared to choose between dental
and vision services. All patients will have the option of receiving dental
and medical care or vision and medical care, but not dental and vision
care on the same day.
• How do I get into the clinic? To enter a clinic, you will need a number, and
to receive a number, you will need to be present when we provide them.
No pre-registration is available.
• Can I get a number for my friend or family member? Because our
services are free and resources are limited, we only give numbers to
those who are physically present at the time of number distribution.
• When do I receive my number? We hand out numbers at the clinic
location at 3 a.m. on clinic days.
• When should I arrive to ensure I receive a number? We open the parking
lot at clinic sites at 12 midnight. Often, folks begin arriving several hours
before the parking lot even opens. We can’t tell you a specific time to
come, but the earlier you come, the greater your chances of being seen
by a doctor.
• What should I bring with me? We do not ask for proof of residency or
proof of income. Bring a list of your medications and any medications
that you will need to take that day. Just take them like you normally do.
Because you will likely wait outside of the clinic site until the clinic begins,
we suggest checking weather conditions and preparing accordingly.
Since the wait can be a long one, it’s also a good idea to bring food, water
and entertainment like books or games.