tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post2013392304170029490..comments2023-11-02T06:43:49.663-04:00Comments on Watergate Summer: 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 weekenigma4everhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-71388472215951438792009-08-19T02:41:33.604-04:002009-08-19T02:41:33.604-04:00Closing Twitters of the LAram thread:::
Doctrs, ...Closing Twitters of the LAram thread:::<br /><br /><br />Doctrs, dntists, hygnists, optmtrists & non-med volnters giv tearful gdby to RAMLA. Pleased wi wht accomplshed. Wish they could do more.<br />about 2 hours ago from web<br />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<br />about 2 hours ago from web<br />While multi-ethnic, multi-social stratas waited for free care, they found friendship and comfort with one another.<br />about 2 hours ago from web<br />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<br />about 2 hours ago from web<br />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.<br />about 2 hours ago from web<br />Projected services for RAMLA include delivrng 1,800 eyeglases, approx 8,000 gnral medical exams, nearly 400 mammograms free to txpyer & gov<br />about 2 hours ago from web<br />RAMLA delivrd ovr $3 miion in free srvics incldng approximately 2,200 extractions, 5,492 fillings, nearly 2,000 cleanings and 3,200 exams<br />about 2 hours ago from web<br />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<br />about 2 hours ago from web<br />CNN Larry King Live is featuring Stan Brock, RAM founder tonight. Looking at healthcare.<br />about 5 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Mayor V & Stan B jst finished walk thru and now holding press conf. Pol have come as far as Nevada<br />about 7 hours ago from Tweetie<br />LA Mayor Villaraigosa n Stan Brock, RAM founder and friends of RAM in press conf today 4:15pm pt<br />about 9 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Bill, Ops Mgr at Forum, usually manages concerts wi Madonna, Stones, coordinated wi RAM crew. Reports of patnts frm San Fran Phoenix<br />about 10 hours ago from Tweetie<br />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<br />about 10 hours ago from Tweetie<br />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<br />about 11 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Don Manelli, RAMLA Event Producer, says Day 8 is. " a mix of emotions, joy and wish we could do more."<br />about 16 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Acordng to volntr dntist, 6 per cent of nation's dentist are in LA<br />about 16 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Just intrvwed Debra B., wi Tzu Chi Med foundation. Patnts hav bn afraid, havnt seen doc in years. Aftr treatmnt, very grateful<br />about 17 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Need chiropractors. One patient has been told to return for three days. Chiros on site few wi limited time<br />about 17 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Last day at RAMLA. Serious need of optometrists. RAM is a non-profi a-political organization dedicated to seving those in need<br />about 17 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Tho patnts hav wrstbnds to secur their day, they stil arivd bfor 4am. RAM openned exta early tdy 2 ensur they receive services<br />about 17 hours ago from Tweetieenigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-65227222769780010862009-08-18T19:33:08.966-04:002009-08-18T19:33:08.966-04:00Tuesday Update::::
Mayor V & Stan B jst finis...Tuesday Update::::<br /><br />Mayor V & Stan B jst finished walk thru and now holding press conf. Pol have come as far as Nevada<br />6 minutes ago from Tweetie<br />LA Mayor Villaraigosa n Stan Brock, RAM founder and friends of RAM in press conf today 4:15pm pt<br />about 2 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Bill, Ops Mgr at Forum, usually manages concerts wi Madonna, Stones, coordinated wi RAM crew. Reports of patnts frm San Fran Phoenix<br />about 3 hours ago from Tweetie<br />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<br />about 3 hours ago from Tweetie<br />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<br />about 4 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Don Manelli, RAMLA Event Producer, says Day 8 is. " a mix of emotions, joy and wish we could do more."<br />about 9 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Acordng to volntr dntist, 6 per cent of nation's dentist are in LA<br />about 9 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Just intrvwed Debra B., wi Tzu Chi Med foundation. Patnts hav bn afraid, havnt seen doc in years. Aftr treatmnt, very grateful<br />about 9 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Need chiropractors. One patient has been told to return for three days. Chiros on site few wi limited time<br />about 10 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Last day at RAMLA. Serious need of optometrists. RAM is a non-profi a-political organization dedicated to seving those in need<br />about 10 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Tho patnts hav wrstbnds to secur their day, they stil arivd bfor 4am. RAM openned exta early tdy 2 ensur they receive services<br />about 10 hours ago from Tweetie<br />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.<br />about 12 hours ago from web<br />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<br />9:47 AM Aug 17th from web<br />RAMLA Sunday L.A. Times article. How It Came To Be http://tinyurl.com/qwe3ss<br />9:42 AM Aug 17th from web<br />Only two dys left for Americans to help Americans. Need non-med and med volunters, especially Optometrists. Pls work RAM into your schedule<br />8:52 AM Aug 17th from web<br />Day 6 RAMLA wi approx 2,700 volunteers has served over 8K patients with approx $2million worth of free servces @ no cost to tenigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-4866949060291996632009-08-17T02:57:51.657-04:002009-08-17T02:57:51.657-04:00Sunday Tweet Updates:::
RAMLA cld hav servd mor in...Sunday Tweet Updates:::<br />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<br />about 2 hours ago from web<br />RAMLA Sunday L.A. Times article. How It Came To Be http://tinyurl.com/qwe3ss<br />about 2 hours ago from web<br />Only two dys left for Americans to help Americans. Need non-med and med volunters, especially Optometrists. Pls work RAM into your schedule<br />about 3 hours ago from web<br />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<br />about 3 hours ago from web<br />Articulate young ldy recently lost job came 4 chiropractic treatment n teeth cleang.COBRA too expensive. Repeat her story mny times over.<br />about 7 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Day 6 RAMLA - Stan Brock did walk through RAM floor with LA County Supervisor Mark-Ridley Thomas, and friend to RAM<br />about 7 hours ago from Tweetie<br />http://twitpic.com/e6f1y - Innocent children happily waiting for Mom getting dental work at RAMLA. Ovr 1k extractions, approx 3k fillin ...<br />about 8 hours ago from TwitPic<br />Real Time w/ Bill Maher sgmnt on RAMLA. RAM is non-profit org tht depnds entirly on donations http://bit.ly/ncoBQ<br />about 14 hours ago from web<br />@danichi excellent. We're proud of you and your service. Welcome to RAM!<br />about 14 hours ago from web in reply to danichi<br />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 ...<br />11:34 PM Aug 15th from TwitPic<br />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<br />11:28 PM Aug 15th from web<br />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<br />11:23 PM Aug 15th from webenigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-15832463669719303962009-08-17T02:46:37.742-04:002009-08-17T02:46:37.742-04:00Dear Unknown,
I did correct it- it was supposed to...Dear Unknown,<br />I did correct it- it was supposed to say 10,000- so sorry and included the snippet from the Independent about the numbers..<br /><br />thanks for picking up on that...enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-31454047300242370692009-08-17T01:31:31.497-04:002009-08-17T01:31:31.497-04:00It was on two blogs and in one british paper- as t...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 .<br /><br />would you email me at enigma4everATearthlinkDOTnet ?enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-35871497092005613532009-08-17T01:28:21.597-04:002009-08-17T01:28:21.597-04:00I think your estimate of number of patients served...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").<br /><br />Do you have an extra "0" in there?<br /><br />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._Unkownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07887544143873147262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-4256177067760101872009-08-17T01:27:45.852-04:002009-08-17T01:27:45.852-04:00Letter to the Pres about the Public Option and Sin...Letter to the Pres about the Public Option and Single Payer ( sun aug 16th)<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Dear President Obama,<br />This weekend we heard rumors that the Public Option was to be abandoned by the <br />White House.I, as an UnInsured Nurse, hope and pray that this is not true, but<br />it was reported by CBS, CNN and the AP. Atleast 52 Million Americans are without<br />ANY Healthcare or Insurance. There are another estimated 14,000 people per day losing Healthcare.<br />It is estimated that Millions more are UnderInsured with their present Insurance<br />refusing care and treatments, or denying coverage.It is also estimated that<br />72% of ALL Bankruptcies are related to Medical Bills and hardship, when Insurance<br />refused or capped out and people were left destitute. No One should be losing their <br />home for Health. <br /><br />We the People do not need Insurance Reform, we need Health Care Reform, because<br />we are in a Healthcare Crisis ( created by the Insurance Industry).<br />Tax Credits will do most Lower Middle Class and Working Poor no good <br />when they have No Insurance and No healthcare and have already been denied <br />and cancelled.<br /><br />Part of the Rumors stem from Secretary Sebellius stating in interviews and <br />on the road that the Co-Op Option is being pursued and would provide affordable care,<br />I have never heard her on cspan tape or interviews speak forcefully for the Public Option.<br />If she is to lead DHHS she must support your lead on this issue and also support the Public <br />Option, and in Public do so. Linda Douglas has done this on Media Interviews and for that<br />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).<br /><br />This past week RAM Medical Team held a Public Event in LA and it is estimated that <br />thousands stood out in the huge lines waiting for basic medical care, and that when <br />all is said and done 100,000 People will be seen by this team at the LA Forum. If you <br />speak to the RAM Director and Founder Ken Brock, he will tell you many were insured <br />or recently unemployed and could not afford basic medical care or Cobra at all.<br /><br />I am asking you please to stay strong on the Issue of True Healthcare Reform,<br />Supporting the Public Option or the Single Player Option. My son and I supported <br />you and your campaign because we believed in you and saw you speak twice, and <br />we believed that you would help Fix This Healthcare Mess. We still have faith in<br />you.enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-60047345952039369312009-08-17T01:05:30.863-04:002009-08-17T01:05:30.863-04:00Here is the care that is given at the Events:How t...Here is the care that is given at the Events:How to Receive Treatment: <br />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.<br /><br /><br />Services:<br /><br />DENTAL: Cleanings, fillings, extractions, and root canals. Everyone receives a free dental exam. Pediatric dentistry is available.<br /><br />VISION: Vision exam and free prescription glasses made onsite. (NOTE: May not be able to make glasses for everyone.) Cataract surgery.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-44050581979411175052009-08-16T23:20:54.981-04:002009-08-16T23:20:54.981-04:00Donations to support the work of RAM volunteers ca...Donations to support the work of RAM volunteers can be mailed to:<br /><br />Remote Area Medical Foundation<br />1834 Beech Street<br />Knoxville, TN 37920<br />865-579-1530enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-26192212659909004562009-08-16T16:02:01.024-04:002009-08-16T16:02:01.024-04:00shoot Annette..I knew I forgot something...I will ...shoot Annette..I knew I forgot something...I will be right over...thank you...enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-7822471692732642692009-08-16T15:39:56.171-04:002009-08-16T15:39:56.171-04:00Yes, I have a different video of the RAM event its...Yes, I have a different video of the RAM event itself from CNN showing them on the first day.. it was actually pretty good.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344077085109588258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-61053115332869881142009-08-16T12:53:50.334-04:002009-08-16T12:53:50.334-04:00I will come get the video ( something other than D...I will come get the video ( something other than Dana Gould ? also I do have video in the BBC article)enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-23680938269183575002009-08-15T22:15:09.321-04:002009-08-15T22:15:09.321-04:00Did you see the video I have up of this??Did you see the video I have up of this??Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344077085109588258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-31753514975774968162009-08-15T14:25:09.435-04:002009-08-15T14:25:09.435-04:00Day 5 of RAM:::
Day 5 RAMLA Most dentists, MD'...Day 5 of RAM:::<br />Day 5 RAMLA Most dentists, MD's and optometrists to date. converting a shower into a chiropractot office.<br />27 minutes ago from Tweetie<br />http://twitpic.com/dykhj - 4 those chldrn who need glases bt couldn't afford them, RAM let's them see clearly for first time<br />about 12 hours ago from TwitPic<br />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<br />about 12 hours ago from Yfrog<br />If a patient needs glasses,lenses are ground on site and the patient gets to pick frames. http://yfrog.com/44nlcj<br />about 12 hours ago from Yfrog<br />RAMLA has brought out the best in people. An entire class of students came to help those in need. http://yfrog.com/5i8bfj<br />about 12 hours ago from Yfrog<br />http://www.tweetphoto.com/e... Recapping first four days of RAMLA with the faces and scenes of historic event. America<br />about 12 hours ago from TweetPhoto<br />Walked outside after a very long day to find a young man donating Monster energy drinks. Too bad he's not inside!<br />about 18 hours ago from Tweetie<br />http://www.tweetphoto.com/a... RAMLA inside Forum Day 4<br />about 18 hours ago from TweetPhoto<br />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.<br />about 19 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Many mor patnts @ RAMLA Day 4 frm dstnt twns. Vision area most crowded due to low attendance from optometrists. Those here doing great job.<br />about 20 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Still ned dentst n hygnIsts contrary 2 som misinfrmaton by personel at entrance to Forum. Bn corrected. 1 dentist extractd 37 teeth ths am<br />about 21 hours agoenigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-86583397328751012132009-08-15T13:09:25.518-04:002009-08-15T13:09:25.518-04:00thanks fran....
I so so hear you....for so many mi...thanks fran....<br />I so so hear you....for so many millions there is nothing but time running out...<br /><br />Twitter is not acting right so I have not been able to check on today...<br /><br />I will check back..thanks..enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-46370459446510578472009-08-15T12:23:10.451-04:002009-08-15T12:23:10.451-04:00This America is sick!
It is hard to believe RAM- ...This America is sick!<br /><br />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. <br /><br />One one hand, it is positive and restores my faith in humanity that this is put together w shoestring budgets, donations & volunteer medical professionals. <br />This is humanity at it;s best. <br /><br />But for as positive and, compassionate and kind & humanitarinistic that is.....<br /><br />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?<br /><br />That is sick & that is the answer to that most annying talking point question<br /><br />What's the hurry?<br /><br />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. <br /><br />Have them deliver the news they will not be seen, because they are maxxed out. <br /><br />Maybe then they would have some understanding-- a clue if you will, about the need and just how bad the situation really is.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198689517878201943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-30550069468492165322009-08-15T02:25:06.590-04:002009-08-15T02:25:06.590-04:00Som drs grabng lunch as been on feet since 5:30AM....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<br />12:06 AM Aug 13th from Twitterrific<br />Need food n water for patients, volunteers and medical staff. Call donations 310-330-7388.<br />11:49 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />@KBMM Rae thx for your tweet. Will call. Teri Thompson for RAMLA 895-558-5340<br />11:42 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific in reply to KBMM<br />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<br />9:32 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />Stan Brock jar finished interview by Fox News. Watch on Internet and FBN<br />8:24 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />8:22 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />Can voluntr for half day, all day, one day during next 7 days. Very rewarding experience for everyone.<br />6:47 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />Full patient capacity again Day 2. Volntr docs dentsts optom nurses, Can see devotion to their profession & call to serve<br />6:31 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />6:25 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />Group of college stdnts just showed up to translate, hand out glasses, serve as patient "placeholder."<br />6:23 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />5:57 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />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.<br />8:45 AM Aug 12th from web<br />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<br />8:40 AM Aug 12th from web<br />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<br />11:42 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Maxine Waters congratulating all officials volunteers. And will tell the RAM story in D. C.<br />11:07 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrificenigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-22252652072883876222009-08-15T02:22:08.389-04:002009-08-15T02:22:08.389-04:00Mayor Dorn states people line up for health care a...Mayor Dorn states people line up for health care at 1AM shows how America needs it.<br />10:52 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Getting press conf started. Inglewood mayor Roosevelt Dorn now speaking about host city welcoming RAM<br />10:51 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Waiting for Stan. No doubt delayed managing the 1500 patients , some who showed up at midnight to get a number for free services.<br />10:47 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Press conf running late. Seating officials. Quieting crowd<br />10:42 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Inglewood Mayor Dorn & other officials expctd 4 press conf. Lots o peace officers amid patients in wheelchairs.<br />10:25 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />9:43 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Getting ready for press conference @ 11am p.t. lower level Forum loading doc<br />9:21 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Need more opthalmologists opticians. Need water too.<br />8:28 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Stan Brock is on bullhorn again calling out numbers 60-70's. He's saying numbers in English n Spanish<br />5:38 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Sun almost up. RAM just announced in Spanish for people to come back tmrw morning at 3AM to get in line<br />5:34 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Starting to dawn. Those who didn't get number r invited to return next 7 days. Those leaving are silent.<br />5:21 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Patients given a number earlier upon entering Forum parking lot. Then numbr called. Some get in line for registration. Others are seated.<br />5:18 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Crowds orderly waiting entry as numbers called. Heard one patient cry "Haleluia!" upon entering<br />5:16 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />5:14 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />3:23 PM Aug 11th from web<br />Just finished conf call w volunter PR team. BBC Radio, National Korean TV, NYTimes, LATimes, Telemundo all showed up at RAMLA today<br />5:18 AM Aug 11th from web<br />Though RAMLA strts tmrow, peple showed up today for medical, dental, visions services, HIV Testing, Prostate cancer, Mammograms, free glases<br />4:53 AM Aug 11th from web<br />"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<br />1:51 AM Aug 11th from web<br />RAMLA starts tomorrow 8/11. Press Conf @ 11AM with RAM Founder Stan Brock, Congresswmn Maxine Waters, Inglewood Mayor Roosevelt Dorn & othrs<br />12:48 AM Aug 11th from web<br />Amazing sight. Massive teams pouring in to The Forum in Inglewood, CA just so Americans can help Americans. Surreal.<br />12:45 AM Aug 11th from webenigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-91500632427844625252009-08-15T02:20:12.662-04:002009-08-15T02:20:12.662-04:00ay 2 RAMLA is now over. child diagnosed wi early s...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.<br />6:06 AM Aug 13th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />12:14 AM Aug 13th from Twitterrific<br />More infants n todlrs tdy thn ystrdy. Seniors & those in wheelchairs enter through loading doc where bands like Rolng Stones brought trucks.<br />12:10 AM Aug 13th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />12:06 AM Aug 13th from Twitterrific<br />Need food n water for patients, volunteers and medical staff. Call donations 310-330-7388.<br />11:49 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />@KBMM Rae thx for your tweet. Will call. Teri Thompson for RAMLA 895-558-5340<br />11:42 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific in reply to KBMM<br />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<br />9:32 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />Stan Brock jar finished interview by Fox News. Watch on Internet and FBN<br />8:24 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />8:22 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />Can voluntr for half day, all day, one day during next 7 days. Very rewarding experience for everyone.<br />6:47 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />Full patient capacity again Day 2. Volntr docs dentsts optom nurses, Can see devotion to their profession & call to serve<br />6:31 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />6:25 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />Group of college stdnts just showed up to translate, hand out glasses, serve as patient "placeholder."<br />6:23 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />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<br />5:57 PM Aug 12th from Twitterrific<br />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.<br />8:45 AM Aug 12th from web<br />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<br />8:40 AM Aug 12th from web<br />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<br />11:42 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Maxine Waters congratulating all officials volunteers. And will tell the RAM story in D. C.<br />11:07 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />Mark Little from Faithful Central Bible Church, Forum owner. Welcoming Stan. "human spirit can be seen here today. Thank you Mr. Brock."<br />10:56 PM Aug 11th from Twitterrific<br />moreenigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-40955681056481704342009-08-15T02:18:28.731-04:002009-08-15T02:18:28.731-04:00RAMLA still facing shortage of optometeris, ophtha...RAMLA still facing shortage of optometeris, ophthalmologists, dental assistants, med assists, med trainies to distribute and manage supplies<br />8:09 AM Aug 14th from web<br />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<br />8:07 AM Aug 14th from web<br />“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<br />8:05 AM Aug 14th from web<br />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.<br />7:17 AM Aug 14th from web<br />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."<br />5:06 AM Aug 14th from web<br />continue...Dr. Nevins, RAMLA "...Or they work three or four part time jobs so they don’t qualify for health insurance."<br />5:03 AM Aug 14th from web<br />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...<br />5:02 AM Aug 14th from web<br />RAMLA gvs approx. half-miion $$ in free srvices each day at no cost to taxpayer, government or individuals. Evrythng, evn dntl chrs, donated<br />4:47 AM Aug 14th from web<br />#RAMLA patnts includ undrinsurd, no insurnce, emplyd, unemplyd, men, wmn, chldren, teens and eldrly. Sales prsn who lost job du to economy.<br />4:45 AM Aug 14th from web<br />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<br />4:43 AM Aug 14th from web<br />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.<br />9:00 PM Aug 13th from web<br />@freysearch Thx 4 retweeting RAMLA. Volntrng is grt plac 2 netwrk. Encountrd profesionals recently laid off in volunteer pool. Great people!<br />10:40 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to freysearch<br />@ahier Thank you for retweeting RAMLA. We ned mid-tier assists & technicians in dentl, medical and vision. More pple expected ovr wkend.<br />10:35 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to ahier<br />@MedicalQuack Thx for retweeting 4 RAMLA. Wld appreciat hlp wrnglng med, dentl assistnts, technicians, screeners. Mid-tier to help docs<br />10:33 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to MedicalQuack<br />@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<br />10:30 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to otoole4info<br />@LATimesgoodnews Thxfor retweetng about RAMLA. Please put out the word that we need more opticians, ophtalmologists and mid-level techs<br />10:27 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to LATimesgoodnews<br />@LatinaNurse Thank you for your Tweet support!<br />10:24 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to LatinaNurse<br />@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<br />10:24 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to hadashi_no_gen<br />@schmidt_dog Thank you for your question. Each person must b present when numbers distrbuted. Can not hold or take numbers for some else.<br />10:21 AM Aug 13th from web in reply to schmidt_dogenigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-88876658269632297812009-08-15T02:16:50.270-04:002009-08-15T02:16:50.270-04:00http://www.tweetphoto.com/e... Recapping first fou...http://www.tweetphoto.com/e... Recapping first four days of RAMLA with the faces and scenes of historic event. America<br />11 minutes ago from TweetPhoto<br />Walked outside after a very long day to find a young man donating Monster energy drinks. Too bad he's not inside!<br />about 6 hours ago from Tweetie<br />http://www.tweetphoto.com/a... RAMLA inside Forum Day 4<br />about 6 hours ago from TweetPhoto<br />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.<br />about 7 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Many mor patnts @ RAMLA Day 4 frm dstnt twns. Vision area most crowded due to low attendance from optometrists. Those here doing great job.<br />about 8 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Still ned dentst n hygnIsts contrary 2 som misinfrmaton by personel at entrance to Forum. Bn corrected. 1 dentist extractd 37 teeth ths am<br />about 9 hours ago from Tweetie<br />ABC's Charles Gibson to name RAM founder, Stan Brock, Person of the Week on tonight's news.<br />about 11 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Internstional press has picked up on free medical services and overwhelming need. Was just on catwalk above Forum with French mag Le Monde<br />about 13 hours ago from Tweetie<br />RAMLA. in dire need o optometrists and technicians. This group is under represented. in need are predominantly the employed under insured.<br />about 13 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Al stations with dentists, doctrs, technicians are busy. Patients coming from over 100 miles to receive free services.<br />about 13 hours ago from Tweetie<br />100 dentist chairs at RAM but only 60 per cent full. Need more volunteers . Be part of historic event.<br />about 14 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Some employers reportedly giving workers day off to benefit from RAM free services<br />about 15 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Employers who have limited insurance for their wrkrs reportedlyhav told emplyees to go to RAM. Some<br />about 15 hours ago from Tweetie<br />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<br />about 16 hours ago from Tweetie<br />Day 4 RAMLA transformer in neighborhood exploded knocking out powr 4 short while in Forum. Back up generators immediately went on line<br />about 16 hours ago from Tweetie<br />RAMLA thanks all the doctors, dentists, optometrists and non-medical volunters (translators, food distributors, etc) who have helpd so far<br />8:46 AM Aug 14th from web<br />Water and food donations, please call 1-310-330-7388 during normal business hours, 9am to 5pm.<br />8:22 AM Aug 14th from web<br />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!<br />8:21 AM Aug 14th from web<br />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<br />8:18 AM Aug 14th from web<br />more<br />Name Remote Area Medical<br />Location Knoxville, TN (865) 579-1530<br />Web http://www.ramusa...<br />Bio Official twitter stream for RAMLos Angeles, a free, volunteer medical, dental, vision org that delivers vital services at no cost to all. 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