09/07/2026
What started as one student’s dream to serve rural communities has grown into a movement making a meaningful difference.
In just its first year, Lipscomb University’s student chapter of Remote Area Medical (RAM) grew to 61 members united by a passion for expanding access to health care and serving others.
This spring, 10 Lipscomb RAM students volunteered at a free clinic in Harriman, Tennessee, working alongside other volunteers to help serve 346 patients and provide more than $307,000 in medical, dental and vision care in just two days. From patient check-in and dental sterilization to serving as Spanish translators, Lipscomb students put their skills, compassion and faith into action.
“This experience opened my eyes to how powerful serving others can be,” said Lipscomb student Karla Rocha-Juarez. “Every person I met had such a genuine, loving spirit, and it reflected the goodness of God in such a clear way.”
Read more in the link in our comments about the students behind Lipscomb RAM and how they’re serving communities in Tennessee and beyond.