“They were just very thankful,” Durbin said.

The event

Once patients arrive at Park, signs and volunteers will direct them to the right spot. All Saints will have golf carts on hand to help those who have difficulty walking get from the parking lot to the building.

The doors will open at 9 a.m. Saturday, and upon entry attendees will be asked to register by providing basic information such as their name and birth date.

As with a typical doctor’s visit, patients will go to a nursing area to have vital signs checked and talk about any health concerns. From there, they’ll head to a primary-care physician who can send them on to a specialist or order labs or other tests. Navigators will be on hand to help patients find their way around.

Patients can also stop by a follow-up station at the end of their visit, which is especially important if doctors identify a long-term concern that should be addressed. As Ascension is a not-for-profit organization, it sees patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Durbin said a foot-washing station available on Saturday to those who are interested adds an important spiritual component to the event, especially since Ascension is a Catholic organization.

“It’s really an act of humility on our part,” he said. “We’re serving that person much like Jesus washed the feet of his disciples I think that underscores that we are here to serve others.”

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