Free healthcare clinic to be held this weekend in Paris

PARIS, Ill. (WAND) - A free healthcare clinic will be held this weekend in Paris.

Remote Area Medical (RAM®) is offering a free, comprehensive dental, vision, and medical clinic at Paris High School, located at 14040 E. 1200th Road, Paris for two days only this weekend, on June 13-14.

The clinic will provide dental, vision, and medical care to those who might otherwise go without these essential services.

RAM’s clinics offer free dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental X-rays, eye exams, eye health exams, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women's health exams, and general medical exams.

No insurance or ID required, the clinic in Paris is open to anyone in need. RAM encourages anyone who could benefit from these services to attend and receive the care they deserve. The parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m.(Midnight) on Friday night, June 13-14 and remain open for the duration of the clinic.

Once in the parking lot, patients will receive additional information regarding clinic processes and next steps. Clinic doors open at 6 a.m., and services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, the clinic closes when capacity is reached. Sunday’s clinic operations will be an abbreviated day, so patients are advised to arrive as early as possible. Due to time constraints, patients should be prepared to choose between dental and vision services, and all patients are offered general medical care.

Clinic closing time varies based on daily capacity.

For more information on the upcoming RAM Clinic, including how to volunteer or donate, visit www.ramusa.org or call 865-579-1530.