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Today's Interview: Remote Area Medical CEO Jeff Eastman

WEKU | By Samantha Morrill

Published June 6, 2019 at 5:28 PM EDT

Remote Area Medical is bringing free dental, vision, and health care to eastern Kentucky. All services are free with no ID required and no questions asked. WEKU's Samantha Morrill talked to Remote Area Medical CEO, Jeff Eastman. He said the community hosts are vital to making the free clinics a success.

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