Duke’s RAM Clinic
Duke’s annual RAM clinic in Henderson provides comprehensive, preventative, and routine care. The clinic has medical, dental, and vision bays operated by professionals and volunteers. Our goal is to alleviate pain and improve community health in Granville-Vance County and surrounding areas.
Who We Are
The national organization of RAM was established in 1985 and has hosted clinics across the nation with the help of various Community Host Groups (just like Duke!).
Before 2022, RAM had never held a clinic in NC. Duke RAM brought the first-ever RAM clinic to North Carolina in May 2022 where we served 150 patients with $150,000 worth of free care. In our second year, we served 230 patients with $186,000 worth of free care.
What We Do
For many patients, our Henderson clinic is the first time they see a medical professional in years. To accommodate this need, our volunteer healthcare providers offer a range of services, including full tooth extractions, dental cleanings, general physical exams, cholesterol screenings, eye health exams, and prescription glasses, which are given to patients the same day. At our most recent 2025 clinic, we performed 90 full tooth extractions and distributed 195 pairs of prescription glasses. Many children received medical exams for the first time.
Our Impact
In 2025, Duke RAM hosted its 4th annual free pop-up clinic at VCS. Over 2 days, 528 volunteers served 305 patients and provided $375,000 in free medical, dental, and vision care.
Some data on patients from our 2023 clinic;
48% of our patients were African American, 20% were Hispanic, 79% did not complete a college degree, 31% were unemployed, and 64% had neither dental nor vision insurance. 8 patients traveled as far as Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia to receive care.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS