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Wilson County approves travel funds for staff to evaluate Remote Area Medical clinic in Sparta, Tenn.
Summary
The committee approved a budget amendment to fund staff travel to a Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic in Sparta, Tennessee, to evaluate hosting a two-day free clinic at the Wilson County fairgrounds; the amendment passed by voice vote and specific dollar amounts were not specified in the meeting.
The Wilson County Health & Welfare Committee approved a budget amendment to fund county staff travel to a Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic in Sparta, Tennessee, so staff can observe operations and assess whether to host a similar clinic at the Wilson County fairgrounds.
Committee members were presented with a packet describing RAM — a volunteer-run clinic that provides free medical, dental and vision services, including on-site eyeglass dispensing and tooth extractions. Presenters said RAM typically offers services to anyone who attends, including people who have insurance, and that the county is exploring hosting a two-day clinic at the fairgrounds.
The budget amendment covers travel expenses for county staff (presented in the meeting as "Mr. Brown") to attend a RAM clinic in Sparta to learn how the event is run and what organizing it would entail. Committee members moved and seconded the amendment, and the committee approved it by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
The meeting did not specify the dollar amount requested for the travel. Presenters said the goal is to determine logistics and feasibility for hosting a RAM clinic that would offer free medical, dental and vision care to Wilson County residents. County staff will return with findings and any recommended next steps if they determine hosting is feasible.
