Now that the clinic has begun operations, the next step is to continue building relationships with people in areas and let residents know they are committed to being at one of the five sites every Saturday, said Harris.

The clinic does not have any religious requirements, said Gerel Peyton, who helps run The Father’s House Napa mobile medical clinic. “If they want us to pray with them, we most definitely will,” but it’s not a requirement, he said.

Peyton is a registered nurse who works in the emergency department at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. He said he began attending The Father’s House because of how involved the church is within the community.

“God wants us to help people,” said Peyton. He feels a calling to help his fellow man and to give back to those less fortunate and in need.

Peyton said he’d like to see the mobile medical clinic program expand. Other community organizations could join them, such as agencies or nonprofits who offer vision care, dental care or immunizations.

“I would like to see this grow as big as it can,” he said.

Fernando Diaz, director of marketing and communications at OLE Health, said such a mobile clinic is another good way to increase access of care.