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Augusta County: Pop-up clinic served 585 of region’s most vulnerable residents

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A pop-up clinic held last weekend in Augusta County provided free services valued at more than $330,000 to 585 patients.

The Remote Area Medical clinic was hosted by the RAM campus chapter at the University of Virginia.

The two-day event on Saturday and Sunday was held at Augusta Expo Center in Fishersville and offered free dental, vision and medical care with no ID or insurance required.

More than 782 volunteers participated in the event including dentists, hygienists, doctors, nurses and optometrists, as well as support volunteers.

RAM is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide care to underserved and uninsured communities across the country.

Since 1985, RAM has served more than one million individuals through 1,600-plus clinics, delivering more than $215.4 million in free care.


 

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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