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Studio City, Valley Village, Burbank, North Hollywood

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Remote Area Medical

Dr. Jamie Sands participated in an exciting volunteer program this past August. As the year is coming to an end and the holidays are approaching rapidly it reminds us to take time to think of those in need and help out whenever possible. The Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps is a non-profit, volunteer program dedicated to providing health care and educational support to people in remote areas of the United States and the world.

RAM was founded in 1985 and is an all-volunteer, publicly supported, charitable organization. Dentists as well as medical doctors, nurses, pilots, veterinarians and support workers all volunteer their time and expertise to help people all over the world. All of the medications, medical supplies and facilities are donated.

The patients that participate in these events, often arrive with serious dental problems that are affecting their overall health. Many of these issues can be improved in a single visit. RAM has a dedicated list of volunteer dentists that work hard to make each expedition a success. RAM was only able to offer emergency extractions to patients when they began over 20 years ago. Today, RAM is able to offer services to many more patients, including restorations, cleanings and fluoride treatments.

posted by Judith M. at 12:43 PM