Dr. Heather Parsons of Valley Pediatric Dentistry to volunteer at the upcoming Remote Area Medical (RAM) event in Carson City. RAM is a non-profit organization providing free medical, dental and vision services to patients. The upcoming Carson City event will run October 16th, 2015 thru October 18th, 2015.
Clinic hours are Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th, 6 am till 4 pm, and Sunday, October 18th, 6 am till 1 pm. Dr. Parsons will volunteer on Saturday and Sunday providing free dental exams and treatment. The event will be held at: Carson City High School, 1111 North Saliman Road, Carson City.
For more information, call 775-350-4597 or email info@healthycomm.org/
Turnout is expected to be over 1,000 patients each day of the event and patients are encouraged to bring water, snacks, entertainment and dress appropriately. Additionally, patients must bring their current medications with them to the clinic for doctor review and consult.
Patients are invited to begin lining up at midnight at the North entrance of Carson High School. Volunteers will begin passing out entry numbers to those inline at 3am with the clinic opening at 6am. Services are provided on a first come first serve basis and include: vision testing, free eye glasses made on site, dental exams, filings and extractions, general medical consultations, diabetic screenings and education, PAP smears and more.
RAM is an international organization that travels the country and throughout the world providing free medical services with no qualifications. This event is for those in Northern Nevada who are uninsured or underinsured, with no eligibility requirements and no ID necessary.
“I am proud to be participating in the upcoming RAM event. I look forward to engaging with the community and providing much needed dental care to area families. This is a fantastic opportunity for local health care providers to share our talents and give back to our community,” said Dr. Parsons.
Dr. Parsons joined Valley Pediatric Dentistry in August of 2015. She is a native Nevadan and received her undergraduate degree at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Parsons believes that the biggest obstacles for patients to maintain good dental health care are appropriate treatment and education on the importance of oral hygiene and its effect on long-term and overall health.
Further, Dr. Parsons understands the challenges associated with rural areas and accessing dental care due to time constraints and distance to service providers. She is committed to giving back to our local community and feels that the RAM clinic is an event that will provide Northern Nevada residents with needed health care services.
About Valley Pediatric Dentistry
Established in 2004, Valley Pediatric Dentistry is a unique practice offering comprehensive, specialized dental care for infants, children and young adults. Conveniently located in the beautiful Carson Valley, their client population draws from an expansive area of both Nevada and California. As the first pediatric specialty practice to open in Douglas County, Nevada, Dr. Gray and his team are proud to have become an integral part of the health care community for area residents. Valley Pediatric Dentistry works towards improving children’s dental health care in our local communities. As specialty trained doctors and staff, they appreciate the varying needs of each patient (infant through teen) and prioritize safe, fun and comfortable visits. Additionally, Valley Pediatric Dentistry works with patients in a child-friendly manner to help keep children’s teeth as healthy and beautiful as the first day they arrived.
For more information about Valley Pediatric Dentistry, please visit: ValleyPediatricDentist.com or call 775.782.8077.