Aug 11, 2009
Free Healthcare Checks at LA Forum
For one week, RAM (Remote Area Medical) will provide FREE medical, vision and dental care for the uninsured, underinsured, unemployed, and those who cannot afford to pay. Services are provided by volunteer doctors, nurses, dentists, and other trained health professionals from the State of California. Care is give on a first come, first served basis.
August 11-18, 2009
Location: The Forum
3900 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90305
Organizers advise to arrive early, bring a snack, and be prepared to wait.
Services:
DENTAL: Cleanings, fillings, extractions, and root canals. Everyone receives a free dental exam. Pediatric dentistry is available.
VISION: Vision exam and free prescription glasses made onsite. (NOTE: May not be able to make glasses for everyone.) Cataract surgery.
MEDICAL & WOMEN’S HEALTH: Mammograms and Pap smears; pediatric exams; adult physicals & medical consults (including diabetes and hypertension); chiropractors; acupuncture; blood lab work; chest X-rays; medication assistance; and many other medical specialties available.
For more information visit the RAM-LA website.