Sunday, August 16, 2009

For Anyone that Doubts that we have a Healthcare Crisis in the Country, Do Read and Learn about the RAM Medical Event at the LA Forum this week


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(Originally posted Aug.13th, updated daily,do click title to read the twitter feeds)
RAM is the Remote Medical Team that is working in LA this week providing care to those in need. They provide Medical Care (full physicals, pap smears, mammograms and basic care), and also vision and dental care for all ages. I am working on a Post on this, but am waiting to do Interviews when Event is over. If you worked it please do email me or find me at Twitter as "watergatesummer". If you read the thread on the Comment section and you can see how great the need is for working people and people with no healthcare to have Medical Care, thousands waited in the dark the first night, waiting for care...heartbreaking.

It is so odd that we have Town Hall Meetings with Disrupters yelling and angry about Many Things, including that they don't want People getting a "free ride" or "free care ". I can not help but wonder if those yelling such negative thoughtless comments would feel the same way if they were to meet any of these souls standing in the dark for hours waiting for care outside the Forum. Many had not had "care" for years, and they truly do need Someone To Care for them now. And the sad reality is that because RAM does not have enough doctors, people will be turned away. If you do live in the area, and would like to help, please do go to the Twitter page linked to the title and find out how you can assist.
(2nd photo by Latina Nurse)

Sunday Update for how many have been served ( this includes medical care, dental and vision, is more than 8000 per day, and might actually hit 10,000 at the end of the 7 days. They now have started distributing wristbands so people don't have to wait in the dark night after night. The Director has explained that the only reason they have had to limit care is because they did not have enough doctors and dentists. They also need optometrists. So if you live in the area pease do get involved. All volunteers are put to work. It is estimated that there are 3 Million UnInsured in California.IT is estimated that most of those that are coming to the LA Event are from LA County. Here are the statistics of California:As of 2008 Los Angeles had an estimated population of 4,010,000 people.Los Angeles County: 11,000,000 (2008)
Los Angeles ,Metropolitan Area 18,000,000 as of 2008 ,Los Angeles Business College.But that 100,000 people would turn up needing basic Medical Care and that people were turned away, it is a stunning statistic. We as a Country need to start looking at the Number of People UnderInsured and Cared for, as well as People getting No Healthcare for years.

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Here is more on the Event Now being reported in the UK, by the Independent, fully examining our Healthcare Crisis....
Snippet::
"The packed bleachers in the LA Forum tell a different story. The mobile clinic has been organised by the remarkable Remote Area Medical. The charity usually focuses on the rural poor, although they worked in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Now they are moving into more urban venues, this week's event in Los Angeles is believed to be the largest free healthcare operation in the country.Doctors, dentists and therapists volunteer their time, and resources to the organisation. To many US medical professionals, it offers a rare opportunity to plug into the public service ethos on which their trade was supposedly founded. "People come here who haven't seen a doctor for years. And we're able to say 'Hey, you have this, you have this, you have this'," said Dr Vincent Anthony, a kidney specialist volunteering five days of his team's time. "It's hard work, but incredibly rewarding. Healthcare needs reform, obviously. There are so many people falling through the cracks, who don't get care. That's why so many are here."

Ironically, given this week's transatlantic spat over the NHS, Remote Area Medical was founded by an Englishman: Stan Brock. The 72-year-old former public schoolboy, Taekwondo black belt, and one-time presenter of Wild Kingdom, one of America's most popular animal TV shows, left the celebrity gravy train in 1985 to, as he puts it, "make people better"."

I am still collecting data on this event, if anyone has anything to contribute please contact me....I find it troubling and disturbing that NO MSM or large publications are covering this story, thousands line in the cold , even though they are sick or have rotting teeth or need glasses for their child and NO Major US Papers Cover it ? There is Shame in admitting that.
The LA Times did a beautiful job, in the Sunday Paper explaining how RAM came to LA, great article.

Here is a Correction on how many might be served, but I am awaiting more updated numbers, Snippet from Independent article:
"In the first two days, more than 1,500 men, women and children received free treatments worth $503,000 (£304,000). Thirty dentists pulled 471 teeth; 320 people were given standard issue spectacles; 80 had mammograms; dozens more had acupuncture, or saw kidney specialists. By the time the makeshift medical centre leaves town on Tuesday, staff expect to have dispensed $2m worth of treatments to 10,000 patients."
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LA Watts Paper has a great article, giving details about the event and the care.
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This Blogger really wrote a beautiful post that is a Must Read about the event it is one of the best writeups that details the care and also has interviews.
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Excellent Blog Post about the Event, explaining it, and the number of services it provides....
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BBC has more on the RAM event, and please do read the BBC article below about our Healthcare Crisis.
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Asian Paper has more about this event,encouraging the Asian Community to be involved and to volunteer and offer translation as well.
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This article really shows the extent of the Physician shortage and it's impact on an Inner city with growing health needs, and also shows the need might be accented by this event.
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This video is from CNN, it was poorly covered by them and Annette found this on a Blog, but it is not still at their site or on the Internet. And there have been no followups that I have seen.
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This link explains about all that is offered and how to volunteer at the Forum, or to contact RAM about their work, excellent overview.
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Do watch the Dana Gould Video below on RAM...welldone

21 comments:

enigma4ever said...

http://www.tweetphoto.com/e... Recapping first four days of RAMLA with the faces and scenes of historic event. America
11 minutes ago from TweetPhoto
Walked outside after a very long day to find a young man donating Monster energy drinks. Too bad he's not inside!
about 6 hours ago from Tweetie
http://www.tweetphoto.com/a... RAMLA inside Forum Day 4
about 6 hours ago from TweetPhoto
Record extractions pulled today. This is catchup day to see those patients who have waited Wed & Th but didn't get to see a doctor.
about 7 hours ago from Tweetie
Many mor patnts @ RAMLA Day 4 frm dstnt twns. Vision area most crowded due to low attendance from optometrists. Those here doing great job.
about 8 hours ago from Tweetie
Still ned dentst n hygnIsts contrary 2 som misinfrmaton by personel at entrance to Forum. Bn corrected. 1 dentist extractd 37 teeth ths am
about 9 hours ago from Tweetie
ABC's Charles Gibson to name RAM founder, Stan Brock, Person of the Week on tonight's news.
about 11 hours ago from Tweetie
Internstional press has picked up on free medical services and overwhelming need. Was just on catwalk above Forum with French mag Le Monde
about 13 hours ago from Tweetie
RAMLA. in dire need o optometrists and technicians. This group is under represented. in need are predominantly the employed under insured.
about 13 hours ago from Tweetie
Al stations with dentists, doctrs, technicians are busy. Patients coming from over 100 miles to receive free services.
about 13 hours ago from Tweetie
100 dentist chairs at RAM but only 60 per cent full. Need more volunteers . Be part of historic event.
about 14 hours ago from Tweetie
Some employers reportedly giving workers day off to benefit from RAM free services
about 15 hours ago from Tweetie
Employers who have limited insurance for their wrkrs reportedlyhav told emplyees to go to RAM. Some
about 15 hours ago from Tweetie
Plan Wed 2 distribute colrd wrstbnds instd o numbrs apprs 2 b wrking. All 7,500 givn ystrdy so ppl dnt hav 2 b here at midnight in the cold
about 16 hours ago from Tweetie
Day 4 RAMLA transformer in neighborhood exploded knocking out powr 4 short while in Forum. Back up generators immediately went on line
about 16 hours ago from Tweetie
RAMLA thanks all the doctors, dentists, optometrists and non-medical volunters (translators, food distributors, etc) who have helpd so far
8:46 AM Aug 14th from web
Water and food donations, please call 1-310-330-7388 during normal business hours, 9am to 5pm.
8:22 AM Aug 14th from web
In 2 dys RAMLA gave free 320 eyeglases 86 mamgrams. Volnters urgently needed. Come 2 Forum Ramp #3 with a cpy of medical license. Non-med 2!
8:21 AM Aug 14th from web
Past 2 dys, 1,380 RAM vlnters hav prvidd apprx 2,788 patients srvics includng fr 43 chldrn 574 adlts 471 extrctns 947 filigs 464 cleangs
8:18 AM Aug 14th from web
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enigma4ever said...

RAMLA still facing shortage of optometeris, ophthalmologists, dental assistants, med assists, med trainies to distribute and manage supplies
8:09 AM Aug 14th from web
Stan Brock on distrib wrstbnds: Ppl cn go hom & com bck on thr dsignatd dy & not wrry abt nt gtng seen. Evryon wi a wrstbnd wil gt srvices
8:07 AM Aug 14th from web
“We simply couldn’t allow people, many of them with children, to keep spending the night on the street,” said Stan Brock, founder of RAM
8:05 AM Aug 14th from web
RAMLA is now full for the next 5 days. All remaing 7,500 wrstbnds wer dstribtd by 6:30pm. Now @ max capcty 4 ending on Tuesday, August 18.
7:17 AM Aug 14th from web
RAMLA patient who wrks 4 city o Long Beach cld b spkng 4 evry patient a RAMLA, "I hav 5 chldrn n I’m a singl mthr. 4 me, ths ws a blessing."
5:06 AM Aug 14th from web
continue...Dr. Nevins, RAMLA "...Or they work three or four part time jobs so they don’t qualify for health insurance."
5:03 AM Aug 14th from web
Dr. Nevins, RAMLA volnteer "Most of these pple work. They hav ojbs but they work 4 smal compnies who can’t afford 2 give insurance...
5:02 AM Aug 14th from web
RAMLA gvs approx. half-miion $$ in free srvices each day at no cost to taxpayer, government or individuals. Evrythng, evn dntl chrs, donated
4:47 AM Aug 14th from web
#RAMLA patnts includ undrinsurd, no insurnce, emplyd, unemplyd, men, wmn, chldren, teens and eldrly. Sales prsn who lost job du to economy.
4:45 AM Aug 14th from web
RAMLA experiencng hi dmand 1st 2 dys. Now distribting colrd wrstbands will b usd in case a patient isnt seen. Many are seekng multpl servics
4:43 AM Aug 14th from web
Day 3 RAMLA underway. More ppl to serv. More lives will chnge. Oral Hygnist frm O.C. to non-med volntr frm Santa Barb to Bev Hills doc.
9:00 PM Aug 13th from web
@freysearch Thx 4 retweeting RAMLA. Volntrng is grt plac 2 netwrk. Encountrd profesionals recently laid off in volunteer pool. Great people!
10:40 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to freysearch
@ahier Thank you for retweeting RAMLA. We ned mid-tier assists & technicians in dentl, medical and vision. More pple expected ovr wkend.
10:35 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to ahier
@MedicalQuack Thx for retweeting 4 RAMLA. Wld appreciat hlp wrnglng med, dentl assistnts, technicians, screeners. Mid-tier to help docs
10:33 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to MedicalQuack
@otoole4info Thx for retweetng 4 RAMLA. Need mor eye n dentl assitnts, techs, mid-levl 2 help pple read eye chrts. Mor ppl expectd over wknd
10:30 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to otoole4info
@LATimesgoodnews Thxfor retweetng about RAMLA. Please put out the word that we need more opticians, ophtalmologists and mid-level techs
10:27 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to LATimesgoodnews
@LatinaNurse Thank you for your Tweet support!
10:24 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to LatinaNurse
@hadashi_no_gen Thnk u 4 ur question. Pple are lining up at 12midnite whn the Forum parking gates open. Then numbers are distrbuted 4 entry
10:24 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to hadashi_no_gen
@schmidt_dog Thank you for your question. Each person must b present when numbers distrbuted. Can not hold or take numbers for some else.
10:21 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to schmidt_dog

enigma4ever said...

ay 2 RAMLA is now over. child diagnosed wi early stage diabetes can now get help. Teen wi toothpick in ear relieved. Lots o teeth pulled.
6:06 AM Aug 13th from Twitterrific
RAMLA is in The Forum, old hm o Lakers n rock concerts. Now H&M to thsnds recvng much needed medical care. Eldrly, Moms, Dads, teens & babs
12:14 AM Aug 13th from Twitterrific
More infants n todlrs tdy thn ystrdy. Seniors & those in wheelchairs enter through loading doc where bands like Rolng Stones brought trucks.
12:10 AM Aug 13th from Twitterrific
Som drs grabng lunch as been on feet since 5:30AM. Seen tooth extractions, a scared child in dentist chair being comforted by Mom & dentst
12:06 AM Aug 13th from Twitterrific
Need food n water for patients, volunteers and medical staff. Call donations 310-330-7388.
11:49 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
@KBMM Rae thx for your tweet. Will call. Teri Thompson for RAMLA 895-558-5340
11:42 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific in reply to KBMM
RAM LA 1st day- 95 extractions 22 oral surgeries, 470 fillings, 140 eyeglasses, 45mamos, 43 HIV tests, 96 Paps. Forum is filled again Day 2
9:32 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Stan Brock jar finished interview by Fox News. Watch on Internet and FBN
8:24 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Oral surgeons, dntl & optical technicians, MD's stil needd. Nd valid med r dntl license and ID. RAM has supplies. Ur wrk will be appreciated
8:22 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Can voluntr for half day, all day, one day during next 7 days. Very rewarding experience for everyone.
6:47 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Full patient capacity again Day 2. Volntr docs dentsts optom nurses, Can see devotion to their profession & call to serve
6:31 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
When a patient needs more than 1 service, a person waits in line to hold their space. volunteer in a simple way & make a big difference
6:25 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Group of college stdnts just showed up to translate, hand out glasses, serve as patient "placeholder."
6:23 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Day 2 nd mor optometrists dentists and non med volteers to sign in patient HHS out food. Awesome site to be part of history & chng ppl lives
5:57 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Day 2 Forum prkng lot opns 12mdnit. Nmbrs givn til met capacty. Drs open 5:30AM. Patnts who ddnt gt seen ystrdy du 2 lack o tim will b 1st.
8:45 AM Aug 12th from web
Day 1 RAMLA over. Saw 700+ ppl. Multpl servcs eyecar, med, dntal mnt betr servc. Wll get full results tmrw. Media, volunteers, docs wr grt
8:40 AM Aug 12th from web
Stan Brock telng of beng yng man in Amazon wi Indians. Injured but was 26 miles from medical help.inspired him to bring medcl 2 pol in need
11:42 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Maxine Waters congratulating all officials volunteers. And will tell the RAM story in D. C.
11:07 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Mark Little from Faithful Central Bible Church, Forum owner. Welcoming Stan. "human spirit can be seen here today. Thank you Mr. Brock."
10:56 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
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enigma4ever said...

Mayor Dorn states people line up for health care at 1AM shows how America needs it.
10:52 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Getting press conf started. Inglewood mayor Roosevelt Dorn now speaking about host city welcoming RAM
10:51 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Waiting for Stan. No doubt delayed managing the 1500 patients , some who showed up at midnight to get a number for free services.
10:47 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Press conf running late. Seating officials. Quieting crowd
10:42 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Inglewood Mayor Dorn & other officials expctd 4 press conf. Lots o peace officers amid patients in wheelchairs.
10:25 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Press conference in 51 minutes. At eyeglass tables with thousands of frames for free. Lenses made on the spot. Caitlin from O.C. is voluntr
9:43 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Getting ready for press conference @ 11am p.t. lower level Forum loading doc
9:21 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Need more opthalmologists opticians. Need water too.
8:28 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Stan Brock is on bullhorn again calling out numbers 60-70's. He's saying numbers in English n Spanish
5:38 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Sun almost up. RAM just announced in Spanish for people to come back tmrw morning at 3AM to get in line
5:34 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Starting to dawn. Those who didn't get number r invited to return next 7 days. Those leaving are silent.
5:21 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Patients given a number earlier upon entering Forum parking lot. Then numbr called. Some get in line for registration. Others are seated.
5:18 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Crowds orderly waiting entry as numbers called. Heard one patient cry "Haleluia!" upon entering
5:16 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
As of 3:30am p.t. all 1,500 tickets hav bn distributed to patients on first day of RAMLA. Police turning away lines of cars tryng to entr
5:14 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
3:50AM driving in to The Forum for first day of historic RAMLA, the largest free medical clinic in the U.S. Triage facilities ready to go
3:23 PM Aug 11th from web
Just finished conf call w volunter PR team. BBC Radio, National Korean TV, NYTimes, LATimes, Telemundo all showed up at RAMLA today
5:18 AM Aug 11th from web
Though RAMLA strts tmrow, peple showed up today for medical, dental, visions services, HIV Testing, Prostate cancer, Mammograms, free glases
4:53 AM Aug 11th from web
"I m so thrilled that WE Connect is a partnr o ths wndrfl efrt & tht tgthr we r srvng famles in a wy tht cn mak a bg difrnce" Maria Shriver
1:51 AM Aug 11th from web
RAMLA starts tomorrow 8/11. Press Conf @ 11AM with RAM Founder Stan Brock, Congresswmn Maxine Waters, Inglewood Mayor Roosevelt Dorn & othrs
12:48 AM Aug 11th from web
Amazing sight. Massive teams pouring in to The Forum in Inglewood, CA just so Americans can help Americans. Surreal.
12:45 AM Aug 11th from web

enigma4ever said...

Som drs grabng lunch as been on feet since 5:30AM. Seen tooth extractions, a scared child in dentist chair being comforted by Mom & dentst
12:06 AM Aug 13th from Twitterrific
Need food n water for patients, volunteers and medical staff. Call donations 310-330-7388.
11:49 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
@KBMM Rae thx for your tweet. Will call. Teri Thompson for RAMLA 895-558-5340
11:42 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific in reply to KBMM
RAM LA 1st day- 95 extractions 22 oral surgeries, 470 fillings, 140 eyeglasses, 45mamos, 43 HIV tests, 96 Paps. Forum is filled again Day 2
9:32 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Stan Brock jar finished interview by Fox News. Watch on Internet and FBN
8:24 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Oral surgeons, dntl & optical technicians, MD's stil needd. Nd valid med r dntl license and ID. RAM has supplies. Ur wrk will be appreciated
8:22 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Can voluntr for half day, all day, one day during next 7 days. Very rewarding experience for everyone.
6:47 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Full patient capacity again Day 2. Volntr docs dentsts optom nurses, Can see devotion to their profession & call to serve
6:31 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
When a patient needs more than 1 service, a person waits in line to hold their space. volunteer in a simple way & make a big difference
6:25 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Group of college stdnts just showed up to translate, hand out glasses, serve as patient "placeholder."
6:23 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Day 2 nd mor optometrists dentists and non med volteers to sign in patient HHS out food. Awesome site to be part of history & chng ppl lives
5:57 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific
Day 2 Forum prkng lot opns 12mdnit. Nmbrs givn til met capacty. Drs open 5:30AM. Patnts who ddnt gt seen ystrdy du 2 lack o tim will b 1st.
8:45 AM Aug 12th from web
Day 1 RAMLA over. Saw 700+ ppl. Multpl servcs eyecar, med, dntal mnt betr servc. Wll get full results tmrw. Media, volunteers, docs wr grt
8:40 AM Aug 12th from web
Stan Brock telng of beng yng man in Amazon wi Indians. Injured but was 26 miles from medical help.inspired him to bring medcl 2 pol in need
11:42 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific
Maxine Waters congratulating all officials volunteers. And will tell the RAM story in D. C.
11:07 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific

Fran said...

This America is sick!

It is hard to believe RAM- designed to go to 3rd world countries & provide medical care in remote & impoverished villages, is overloaded w demand beyond capacity in every US city they visit.

One one hand, it is positive and restores my faith in humanity that this is put together w shoestring budgets, donations & volunteer medical professionals.
This is humanity at it;s best.

But for as positive and, compassionate and kind & humanitarinistic that is.....

On the other hand why in the hell is this country so mismanaged and out of control we have a dire NEED for this 3rd world organization to fill the gap?

That is sick & that is the answer to that most annying talking point question

What's the hurry?

I wish those people would come to these medical blitzes & look into the faces & eyes of the people there for medical care-- and see how much of a line is left over-- that is turned away because they can only take so many people.

Have them deliver the news they will not be seen, because they are maxxed out.

Maybe then they would have some understanding-- a clue if you will, about the need and just how bad the situation really is.

enigma4ever said...

thanks fran....
I so so hear you....for so many millions there is nothing but time running out...

Twitter is not acting right so I have not been able to check on today...

I will check back..thanks..

enigma4ever said...

Day 5 of RAM:::
Day 5 RAMLA Most dentists, MD's and optometrists to date. converting a shower into a chiropractot office.
27 minutes ago from Tweetie
http://twitpic.com/dykhj - 4 those chldrn who need glases bt couldn't afford them, RAM let's them see clearly for first time
about 12 hours ago from TwitPic
Young & elderly waitd up to 24 hrs 2 see a doctor or dentist 4 free. A comfy chair made it worthwhil http://yfrog.com/5jucqj
about 12 hours ago from Yfrog
If a patient needs glasses,lenses are ground on site and the patient gets to pick frames. http://yfrog.com/44nlcj
about 12 hours ago from Yfrog
RAMLA has brought out the best in people. An entire class of students came to help those in need. http://yfrog.com/5i8bfj
about 12 hours ago from Yfrog
http://www.tweetphoto.com/e... Recapping first four days of RAMLA with the faces and scenes of historic event. America
about 12 hours ago from TweetPhoto
Walked outside after a very long day to find a young man donating Monster energy drinks. Too bad he's not inside!
about 18 hours ago from Tweetie
http://www.tweetphoto.com/a... RAMLA inside Forum Day 4
about 18 hours ago from TweetPhoto
Record extractions pulled today. This is catchup day to see those patients who have waited Wed & Th but didn't get to see a doctor.
about 19 hours ago from Tweetie
Many mor patnts @ RAMLA Day 4 frm dstnt twns. Vision area most crowded due to low attendance from optometrists. Those here doing great job.
about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
Still ned dentst n hygnIsts contrary 2 som misinfrmaton by personel at entrance to Forum. Bn corrected. 1 dentist extractd 37 teeth ths am
about 21 hours ago

Annette said...

Did you see the video I have up of this??

enigma4ever said...

I will come get the video ( something other than Dana Gould ? also I do have video in the BBC article)

Annette said...

Yes, I have a different video of the RAM event itself from CNN showing them on the first day.. it was actually pretty good.

enigma4ever said...

shoot Annette..I knew I forgot something...I will be right over...thank you...

enigma4ever said...

Donations to support the work of RAM volunteers can be mailed to:

Remote Area Medical Foundation
1834 Beech Street
Knoxville, TN 37920
865-579-1530

enigma4ever said...

Here is the care that is given at the Events:How to Receive Treatment:
All of our services are free and are provided by volunteers. The doctor is free; the dentist is free; the eye doctor is free. Please arrive early, bring a snack, and be prepared to wait. Your wait may be long; chairs will be provided for your comfort.


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.

Services are provided by Remote Area Medical for the uninsured, underinsured, unemployed, and those who cannot afford to pay. Services are provided by volunteer doctors, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and other trained health professionals from the State of California.

enigma4ever said...

Letter to the Pres about the Public Option and Single Payer ( sun aug 16th)

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Dear President Obama,
This weekend we heard rumors that the Public Option was to be abandoned by the
White House.I, as an UnInsured Nurse, hope and pray that this is not true, but
it was reported by CBS, CNN and the AP. Atleast 52 Million Americans are without
ANY Healthcare or Insurance. There are another estimated 14,000 people per day losing Healthcare.
It is estimated that Millions more are UnderInsured with their present Insurance
refusing care and treatments, or denying coverage.It is also estimated that
72% of ALL Bankruptcies are related to Medical Bills and hardship, when Insurance
refused or capped out and people were left destitute. No One should be losing their
home for Health.

We the People do not need Insurance Reform, we need Health Care Reform, because
we are in a Healthcare Crisis ( created by the Insurance Industry).
Tax Credits will do most Lower Middle Class and Working Poor no good
when they have No Insurance and No healthcare and have already been denied
and cancelled.

Part of the Rumors stem from Secretary Sebellius stating in interviews and
on the road that the Co-Op Option is being pursued and would provide affordable care,
I have never heard her on cspan tape or interviews speak forcefully for the Public Option.
If she is to lead DHHS she must support your lead on this issue and also support the Public
Option, and in Public do so. Linda Douglas has done this on Media Interviews and for that
I am grateful. ( You did have a Doctor from your Advisory Team speak on a couple of Interviews, but I have not seen her in recent interviews).

This past week RAM Medical Team held a Public Event in LA and it is estimated that
thousands stood out in the huge lines waiting for basic medical care, and that when
all is said and done 100,000 People will be seen by this team at the LA Forum. If you
speak to the RAM Director and Founder Ken Brock, he will tell you many were insured
or recently unemployed and could not afford basic medical care or Cobra at all.

I am asking you please to stay strong on the Issue of True Healthcare Reform,
Supporting the Public Option or the Single Player Option. My son and I supported
you and your campaign because we believed in you and saw you speak twice, and
we believed that you would help Fix This Healthcare Mess. We still have faith in
you.

_Unkown said...

I think your estimate of number of patients served is is incorrect ("more than 8000 per day, and might actually hit 100,000 at the end of the 7 days").

Do you have an extra "0" in there?

I was volunteering on Sat and Sun and I think it was between 600 and 700 patients who were registered and got in the doors each day.

enigma4ever said...

It was on two blogs and in one british paper- as the projected estimate from people working there- but I would love to have your input and thoughts of the experience and what you saw .

would you email me at enigma4everATearthlinkDOTnet ?

enigma4ever said...

Dear Unknown,
I did correct it- it was supposed to say 10,000- so sorry and included the snippet from the Independent about the numbers..

thanks for picking up on that...

enigma4ever said...

Sunday Tweet Updates:::
RAMLA cld hav servd mor in need bt didnt hav enuf dentists. Hrd to trn ppl awy. Cn stil use food & bev dnatins lst 2 days for aprox 3k pr dy
about 2 hours ago from web
RAMLA Sunday L.A. Times article. How It Came To Be http://tinyurl.com/qwe3ss
about 2 hours ago from web
Only two dys left for Americans to help Americans. Need non-med and med volunters, especially Optometrists. Pls work RAM into your schedule
about 3 hours ago from web
Day 6 RAMLA wi approx 2,700 volunteers has served over 8K patients with approx $2million worth of free servces @ no cost to taxpyr or govt
about 3 hours ago from web
Articulate young ldy recently lost job came 4 chiropractic treatment n teeth cleang.COBRA too expensive. Repeat her story mny times over.
about 7 hours ago from Tweetie
Day 6 RAMLA - Stan Brock did walk through RAM floor with LA County Supervisor Mark-Ridley Thomas, and friend to RAM
about 7 hours ago from Tweetie
http://twitpic.com/e6f1y - Innocent children happily waiting for Mom getting dental work at RAMLA. Ovr 1k extractions, approx 3k fillin ...
about 8 hours ago from TwitPic
Real Time w/ Bill Maher sgmnt on RAMLA. RAM is non-profit org tht depnds entirly on donations http://bit.ly/ncoBQ
about 14 hours ago from web
@danichi excellent. We're proud of you and your service. Welcome to RAM!
about 14 hours ago from web in reply to danichi
http://twitpic.com/e3iap - The teen on rt is legly blind. He does not hav cane, only the shouldr o arm of his friend to guide. New glass ...
11:34 PM Aug 15th from TwitPic
Mom w/ son wntd dntl care. Blood presur so high, hd 2 tak hr to locl hspitl. She hs job bt emplyr wnt hir ful tim. Won't pay helth benefits
11:28 PM Aug 15th from web
Day 5 Womn who hd cervcl cncer 3 yrs ago bt no follw up finly hd a Pap Smr. Teen boy who is almost blind gets new glses
11:23 PM Aug 15th from web

enigma4ever said...

Tuesday Update::::

Mayor V & Stan B jst finished walk thru and now holding press conf. Pol have come as far as Nevada
6 minutes ago from Tweetie
LA Mayor Villaraigosa n Stan Brock, RAM founder and friends of RAM in press conf today 4:15pm pt
about 2 hours ago from Tweetie
Bill, Ops Mgr at Forum, usually manages concerts wi Madonna, Stones, coordinated wi RAM crew. Reports of patnts frm San Fran Phoenix
about 3 hours ago from Tweetie
Jenfer is a lifeguard, 32 wks pregnant whose med insurance was just cut off. Came in for dentl. Doesn't know what will happen when baby born
about 3 hours ago from Tweetie
Thom wi RAM HQ will drive Reach Across America semi , formr race car hauler convrtd to state o art eye lab for grinding lenses, 2 Utah
about 4 hours ago from Tweetie
Don Manelli, RAMLA Event Producer, says Day 8 is. " a mix of emotions, joy and wish we could do more."
about 9 hours ago from Tweetie
Acordng to volntr dntist, 6 per cent of nation's dentist are in LA
about 9 hours ago from Tweetie
Just intrvwed Debra B., wi Tzu Chi Med foundation. Patnts hav bn afraid, havnt seen doc in years. Aftr treatmnt, very grateful
about 9 hours ago from Tweetie
Need chiropractors. One patient has been told to return for three days. Chiros on site few wi limited time
about 10 hours ago from Tweetie
Last day at RAMLA. Serious need of optometrists. RAM is a non-profi a-political organization dedicated to seving those in need
about 10 hours ago from Tweetie
Tho patnts hav wrstbnds to secur their day, they stil arivd bfor 4am. RAM openned exta early tdy 2 ensur they receive services
about 10 hours ago from Tweetie
Day 8 RAMLA 4:30AM P.T. Driving to The Forum 4 last day of free services to those in need to end historic clinic. Thousands treated.
about 12 hours ago from web
RAMLA cld hav servd mor in need bt didnt hav enuf dentists. Hrd to trn ppl awy. Cn stil use food & bev dnatins lst 2 days for aprox 3k pr dy
9:47 AM Aug 17th from web
RAMLA Sunday L.A. Times article. How It Came To Be http://tinyurl.com/qwe3ss
9:42 AM Aug 17th from web
Only two dys left for Americans to help Americans. Need non-med and med volunters, especially Optometrists. Pls work RAM into your schedule
8:52 AM Aug 17th from web
Day 6 RAMLA wi approx 2,700 volunteers has served over 8K patients with approx $2million worth of free servces @ no cost to t

enigma4ever said...

Closing Twitters of the LAram thread:::


Doctrs, dntists, hygnists, optmtrists & non-med volnters giv tearful gdby to RAMLA. Pleased wi wht accomplshed. Wish they could do more.
about 2 hours ago from web
Many medical professionals were so moved serving those in need, they have asked when the next RAM will come to LA so they can contrib more
about 2 hours ago from web
While multi-ethnic, multi-social stratas waited for free care, they found friendship and comfort with one another.
about 2 hours ago from web
Every person hd a unque stry at RAMLA. Aftr sleepng 2 nites in cars hopng to get in, patients helped patients, giv a blanket, shar a jacket
about 2 hours ago from web
Despite admitng approx 1K patients a day, the RAMLA Clinic had to turn away thousands more, many who camped overnight to try and get seen.
about 2 hours ago from web
Projected services for RAMLA include delivrng 1,800 eyeglases, approx 8,000 gnral medical exams, nearly 400 mammograms free to txpyer & gov
about 2 hours ago from web
RAMLA delivrd ovr $3 miion in free srvics incldng approximately 2,200 extractions, 5,492 fillings, nearly 2,000 cleanings and 3,200 exams
about 2 hours ago from web
RAMLA hs drwn to a close, bt the lives and hearts tht hav bn touched wi liv on. 4K vlnters prvdd nrly 14K srvces to ovr 6K mn, wmn & chldrn
about 2 hours ago from web
CNN Larry King Live is featuring Stan Brock, RAM founder tonight. Looking at healthcare.
about 5 hours ago from Tweetie
Mayor V & Stan B jst finished walk thru and now holding press conf. Pol have come as far as Nevada
about 7 hours ago from Tweetie
LA Mayor Villaraigosa n Stan Brock, RAM founder and friends of RAM in press conf today 4:15pm pt
about 9 hours ago from Tweetie
Bill, Ops Mgr at Forum, usually manages concerts wi Madonna, Stones, coordinated wi RAM crew. Reports of patnts frm San Fran Phoenix
about 10 hours ago from Tweetie
Jenfer is a lifeguard, 32 wks pregnant whose med insurance was just cut off. Came in for dentl. Doesn't know what will happen when baby born
about 10 hours ago from Tweetie
Thom wi RAM HQ will drive Reach Across America semi , formr race car hauler convrtd to state o art eye lab for grinding lenses, 2 Utah
about 11 hours ago from Tweetie
Don Manelli, RAMLA Event Producer, says Day 8 is. " a mix of emotions, joy and wish we could do more."
about 16 hours ago from Tweetie
Acordng to volntr dntist, 6 per cent of nation's dentist are in LA
about 16 hours ago from Tweetie
Just intrvwed Debra B., wi Tzu Chi Med foundation. Patnts hav bn afraid, havnt seen doc in years. Aftr treatmnt, very grateful
about 17 hours ago from Tweetie
Need chiropractors. One patient has been told to return for three days. Chiros on site few wi limited time
about 17 hours ago from Tweetie
Last day at RAMLA. Serious need of optometrists. RAM is a non-profi a-political organization dedicated to seving those in need
about 17 hours ago from Tweetie
Tho patnts hav wrstbnds to secur their day, they stil arivd bfor 4am. RAM openned exta early tdy 2 ensur they receive services
about 17 hours ago from Tweetie