1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
April 1, 2009 Laura Carlile
(423)881-5182 (day)
(931)261-9222 (eve)
423-881-5292 (fax)
lcarlile@uchra.com
Free Dental and Vision Care Services
Remote Area Medical® Clinic comes to Van Buren County
WHAT: The Van Buren County Head Start Multi-services Advisory Council is hosting a
Remote Area Medical® Clinic (R.A.M.) in order to provide free dental and vision services
to occupants of Van Buren County and surrounding counties.
WHY: With the rising costs of medical care and medical insurance, many families and
individuals in our community currently have no medical coverage. Those who possess
insurance often have little or no dental or vision coverage. The Remote Area Medical®
Clinic will provide free medical services that are otherwise unavailable to the residents of
our communities. Doctors, dentists and other professionals volunteer their time and
even pay their own way to provide access to care for anyone who needs it. Patients are
treated on a first come, first served basis - no income test, no proof of insurance, no
questions asked.
WHERE: Van Buren County High School Gymnasium, Spencer TN
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2009, 6am; Sunday, April 19, 2009, 6am
HOW: Services provided include: dental cleanings, fillings, fluoride treatments and
extractions and vision examinations and glasses.
People will be issued numbered tickets to receive services. Come Friday or Saturday
night at 8:00pm to get your ticket! Early arrival will be turned away until 8pm! The clinic
is open to anyone, no matter where you live. Large crowds are anticipated! Bring your
own snacks and food.
WHO: This event has been organized by the Multi-Service Advisory Council of the Van
Buren County Head Start. Many community partners are involved including: the sheriff’s
department, local fire departments, Fall Creek Falls State Park, the school system,
county government, the health department and many local businesses and churches.
UCHRA's mission is to promote a strong sense of community and family values by
administering programs designed to provide tools, knowledge and resources to improve
the quality of life, promote a positive sense of individual self-worth, encourage
responsible decision making and provide opportunities for individuals to become
productive and independent while giving first priority to the elderly, handicapped and
severely economically disadvantaged.
UCHRA-Van Buren County Head Start 24038 State Route 30; Spencer, TN 38585
(423)881-5182; 423-881-5292 (fax); Visit our web site: www.uchra.com