RAM Clinics
BUILDing a Healthier Community
Addressing the social drivers of health through trusted access to care
About Erie RAM Clinics
BUILD and Hamot Health Foundation partner with Remote Area Medical (RAM) to host annual free clinics at the ECAT Wayne building on East Ave. This initiative is part of our broader effort to address social determinants of health and improve health equity in our community.
RAM is a nonprofit provider of free medical, dental, and vision care through mobile clinics across the United States. Since 1985, RAM has served over 910,000 individuals, addressing healthcare gaps by providing essential services to underserved communities. Learn more about RAM.
Erie RAM Clinics deliver much-needed care to Erie County residents facing financial and logistical barriers to health care. These obstacles often result in delayed or unmet health needs, leading to poor health outcomes like tooth decay, high rates of hypertension, and undiagnosed preventable diseases. Even if residents aren't burdened by these obstacles, wait times for appointments can be very long, which means putting off care. Our clinics provide patients with immediate, free, high-quality health care. Patients with complex needs are referred to specialists and our staff follow up to ensure their needs are met.
Upcoming Clinics
The RAM Clinics are free and open to all Erie residents, offering a first-come, first-served approach. Whether you're in need of dental, medical, or vision care, this event is designed to provide essential services without the barriers of cost or insurance.
Erie’s 2025 Clinic is Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th at ECAT Wayne, 650 East Ave Erie, PA 16507.
Get Involved
Volunteers are the backbone of the RAM Clinics, helping us provide seamless, efficient care to hundreds of patients. We rely on general volunteers to assist with registration, logistics, and patient assistance, and we rely on practitioner volunteers to provide our high-quality services. If you're a health care professional or a community member passionate about making a difference, there’s a role for you!
- Dental: Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants.
- Vision: Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Optometric Techs, Ophthalmic Techs, and Opticians.
- Medical: Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (PAs, NPs, FNPs, etc.) Specialists may be in need at certain clinics.
- Triage: RNs, LPNs, Paramedics, and AEMTs.
Sponsor or Donate:
Your generous donations help provide medical supplies, transportation for patients, and other essential resources. Contributions ensure that we can continue to deliver these much-needed services year after year. Every dollar makes a difference in helping us reach even more people in need.
If you're inspired to sponsor the event, your support will have a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Spread the Word
We welcome you to share RAM flyers and materials throughout your networks. Flyers in additional languages will be made available as we get closer to the event. Printed flyers are available upon request. Please send us an email and we will do our best to accommodate.
Our Impact
In 2024, we were able to serve 310 patients with free, high-quality services. Check out our 2024 event page, including a gallery and our event impact report.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a RAM Clinic?
- Where and when are the Erie RAM Clinics held?
- Who can receive care at the clinic?
- What services are provided?
- How much does it cost?
- Do I need to register in advance?
- Are translation services available?
- Do I need to bring anything to the clinic?
- Who can I talk to about the clinic?