Our People

“I am excited to be joining Oasis Free Clinics because it allows me to provide essential oral health care to patients that need it the most.  I value the opportunity to focus on prevention, education, and improving overall health while improving access to dental care to this community.”

“I have a great appreciation for how complicated and complex our healthcare systems are.  I feel strongly that everyone should have access to healthcare and trying to navigate our systems can be overwhelming especially for the most vulnerable.  Oasis provides needed healthcare services to our community in a respectful, supportive way that allows patients to manage and improve their health which benefits not only the patient and their family but our community as a whole.  I believe in the mission of Oasis and would be honored to have the opportunity to work with the team to continue to provide the much needed services and grow the organization.”

“My heart and my head are in complete agreement that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. I’m grateful for the opportunity to volunteer at Oasis and help to make this a reality for all of our neighbors.”

I am proud to serve on the Oasis board because I believe that access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare is essential for every person’s well-being and opportunity. Through its work, Oasis supports both individual health and the fabric of our shared community.

Ranganathan Ram, M.D., DFAPA, is a board-certified psychiatrist with over three decades of clinical, academic, and administrative leadership in psychiatry and addiction medicine. A Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and recipient of NAMI’s Exemplary Psychiatrist Award, Dr. Ram’s career has been anchored in expanding access to compassionate care for underserved populations.

Throughout his career, he has led state-level integrated health programs, community mental health organizations, and public health initiatives focused on psychiatric epidemiology. Dr. Ram is deeply committed to supporting vulnerable communities, particularly individuals experiencing homelessness, by providing dignity-centered psychiatric care and low-barrier mental health services. He currently serves as a volunteer psychiatrist with Oasis Free Clinics.

“I serve on the board at Oasis because it connects me to my community.  I am proud to be a resident of Freeport, and grateful to have such a safe and supportive place to live and raise my family.  It is a great privilege to give back to my neighbors.”

I believe healthcare is a human right — not a privilege tied to employment, income, or documentation status. Navigating our fragmented and often inequitable healthcare system is hard enough for those with resources; for the most vulnerable,it can feel impossible. Oasis delivers high-quality, compassionate care to those who need it most, filling critical gaps and strengthening the health of our entire community. I’m proud to support this mission and help sustain and grow its impact.