Sep 15, 2018 | Messages, Recent VOSH News
“For the past 20 years I have been fortunate enough to work alongside Stan Brock bringing healthcare including Eye Care across Virginia and the United States. I was honored to be chosen by Stan to further his mission and carry it on in Virginia growing from 2 to 10 clinics a year. Stan was an inspiration to all volunteers leading by example; providing care without question and worked all day, every day, to help grow the ability to provide services to patients in need. His inspiration with regard to furthering domestic healthcare included expanding states laws to have providers cross state lines. As President of VOSH- Virginia this was really helpful as VOSH members across the U.S. have always answered my call to help in Virginia. We as members of VOSH can help continue his legacy by providing eye care to those in need in the United States and the world.” -Vicki Weiss Remote Area Medical is saddened to announce the death of Stan Brock, 82, our distinguished Founder and President. Mr. Brock, who passed away on Wednesday, August 29, pioneered the use of mobile medical clinics to deliver health care services to people in remote, isolated, and underserved communities around the globe. During Mr. Brock’s thirty-three-year tenure with RAM, more than 740,000 people attended his clinics to receive free dental, vision, and medical services, all provided by more than 120,000 dedicated volunteers. Without Mr. Brock, RAM would not have been able to prevent pain and alleviate suffering for so many people. While Mr. Brock’s death is a great loss to the organization, RAM will continue championing his legacy and...
Sep 2, 2018 | Messages, Volunteer
We are planning a trip to Fort Portal, Uganda that will leave the US on February 22 or 23 and return on March 10, 2019. We are looking for licensed optometrists and other healthcare providers. Our primary goal is to provide eye care. There will be seven working days which will leave a couple days for safari trips to nearby national parks. In country costs have not been nailed down, but a rough estimate at this time is around $1500. This estimate does not include safari costs which are reasonable due to the closeness of the parks. Airfare is provided through the generosity of Emirates Airline Foundation. Any non-licensed individual who wishes to go will have to provide their own airfare. If an ophthalmologist is available to provide cataract surgeries they would be very much appreciated. Also, if anyone wishes to arrive in Uganda early or leave later that can be arranged, but the core cost and expected work time will have to correspond with the group. Expenses outside the group will be up to the individual. For more details contact Clyde B. Slavin, OD. clyde.slavin@gmail.com 360-909-3776...
Sep 2, 2018 | Messages, Volunteer
VOSH-Santa Cruz will have a mission to Guatemala that departs February 15th and returns February 25th. Since we have to purchase tickets within the next 2 weeks, we have to receive registrations with a first deposit of 800$ Canada and the balance of 1000$ US due in November. Since payments are being made this year, the receipts will be for this year, and the per diem in 2019. The mission will be in 2 parts first us in February, then followed by a team of surgeons in early May to do the surgeries The maximum number for the team will be 20. Please contact Dr. Pierre Labine immediately if interested at...
Sep 2, 2018 | Messages, Uncategorized, Volunteer
VOSH-CT is looking for optometrists, optometry students, opticians and any Spanish speaking volunteers to join their clinic trip to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. The dates of the clinic will be January 4-11th of 2019. This will be the 20th year that VOSH-CT will be serving this area, but they are in critical need of volunteers to make this trip happen. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Matthew Blondin at mblond2@aol.com or...
Jul 18, 2018 | Messages, Recent VOSH News, Volunteer
VOSH-PA is seeking an OD, an OD student and a lay volunteer for its November 4-10, 2018 mission to Cap Haitien, Haiti. If interested, please contact Diane Wilson, OD ...
