Free Medical and Dental Clinic Returns to Ashtabula, OH

Remote Area Medical (RAM) to provide no-cost services this weekend at Lakeside Junior High School.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:51pm

A minimalist illustration of a glowing neon medical stethoscope, representing the free healthcare services offered at the Remote Area Medical clinic in Ashtabula.A free medical clinic in Ashtabula, Ohio aims to provide essential healthcare access to underserved residents.Ashtabula Today

Remote Area Medical (RAM), a nonprofit organization that provides free medical, dental, and vision care to underserved communities, is returning to Lakeside Junior High School in Ashtabula, Ohio this weekend. The two-day clinic will offer free cleanings, fillings, extractions, eye exams, and glasses to anyone in need, with no ID, insurance, or income requirements.

Why it matters

The Ashtabula area has historically faced challenges in accessing affordable healthcare, with many residents lacking dental insurance or the means to pay for routine medical services. RAM's free clinics help fill this critical gap, providing vital care to those who might otherwise go without.

The details

The RAM clinic will be open from 6 am to an undetermined closing time on both Saturday and Sunday at Lakeside Junior High School. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, with volunteers guiding vehicles to parking spots. Attendees are advised to bring water, snacks, medications, weather-appropriate clothing, and phone chargers. Dental and vision services may fill up quickly, so patients will have to choose between the two.

  • The RAM clinic will be held this weekend, April 12-13, 2026.
  • The parking lot opens at midnight on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Remote Area Medical (RAM)

A nonprofit organization that provides free medical, dental, and vision care to underserved communities across the United States.

Lakeside Junior High School

The location hosting the free RAM clinic in Ashtabula, Ohio.

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What’s next

Patients are encouraged to arrive early, as services may fill up quickly. The clinic will continue to operate until capacity is reached each day.

The takeaway

RAM's free clinics play a vital role in providing essential healthcare to those who might otherwise go without, addressing longstanding disparities in access to medical, dental, and vision services in the Ashtabula community.