USA - Preston man's humanitarian movement
Preston man's humanitarian movement
Published Date: 20 April 2009
By Chris Visser
He's one of the world's greatest humanitarians, alongside names such as Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Gandhi and Bob Geldof.
He's a famous figure in the United States, but relatively unknown here in Britain – and he's from Preston.Stan Brock's work has helped more than 350,000 vulnerable patients across America, offering more than $33m of free medical care thanks to an army of more than 36,000 volunteers spanning two decades – led by the 72-year-old.His Tennessee-based Remote Area Medical (RAM) operation reaches out to those who have no, or very limited, access to health insurance benefits.This includes those who completely miss out on the United States' free Medicare system.He explains: "Medical care in the USA is a privilege of the wealthy and the well insured. Children can get care but there's a lot of people who fall through the cracks."Around 50m people don't have access to essential services at all – we see people who have a full mouth of rotting teeth and have the worst infections you will see anywhere in the world."Stan started the not-for-profit RAM in 1985, fully funded by private donations, which means nothing from government. It has recently mushroomed after gaining exposure on American TV's 60 Minutes into a massive operation which tours parts of America offering free healthcare as part of roadshows where anyone can turn up, "no questions asked", and gain access to a dentist, doctor, vet or optician.
In fluoridated USA.
Published Date: 20 April 2009
By Chris Visser
He's one of the world's greatest humanitarians, alongside names such as Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Gandhi and Bob Geldof.
He's a famous figure in the United States, but relatively unknown here in Britain – and he's from Preston.Stan Brock's work has helped more than 350,000 vulnerable patients across America, offering more than $33m of free medical care thanks to an army of more than 36,000 volunteers spanning two decades – led by the 72-year-old.His Tennessee-based Remote Area Medical (RAM) operation reaches out to those who have no, or very limited, access to health insurance benefits.This includes those who completely miss out on the United States' free Medicare system.He explains: "Medical care in the USA is a privilege of the wealthy and the well insured. Children can get care but there's a lot of people who fall through the cracks."Around 50m people don't have access to essential services at all – we see people who have a full mouth of rotting teeth and have the worst infections you will see anywhere in the world."Stan started the not-for-profit RAM in 1985, fully funded by private donations, which means nothing from government. It has recently mushroomed after gaining exposure on American TV's 60 Minutes into a massive operation which tours parts of America offering free healthcare as part of roadshows where anyone can turn up, "no questions asked", and gain access to a dentist, doctor, vet or optician.
In fluoridated USA.
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