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We are volunteer physicians with a
passion for serving the community

We are volunteer physicians with a passion for serving the community

Faith-Based Charitable Health Care Clinic

about us

The Family Faith Health Clinic (FFHC) provides primary care integrated with spiritual care for the medically uninsured and underinsured in the Greater Houston, Texas area.

Every person in the inner city of Houston has access to compassionate, quality medical care coupled with faith-based spiritual care to reduce health disparities that exist in the Greater Houston area.

We value faith, compassionate healthcare, and the community we serve. We abide by Biblical values and principles of honesty, transparency, love, and kindness to the poor and disenfranchised.

 We bring health screenings to the community in a familiar environment with love and compassion, and insurance for the non-insured with information 

CARLA M. DAVIS, MD

Carla M. Davis, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Immunology & Microbiology and Chair of Howard University College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, former Division Chief of Immunology, Allergy and Retrovirology at Baylor College of Medicine, has dedicated her career to preventing and treating allergic and immunologic diseases and mitigating health disparities.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Howard University, her medical degree from Duke University and completed her residency in pediatrics and allergy/immunology fellowhip at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston in 2000.

Carla M. Davis, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Chair of Howard University College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, former Division Chief of Immunology, Allergy and Retrovirology at Baylor College of Medicine, has dedicated her career to preventing and treating allergic and immunologic diseases and mitigating health disparities.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Howard University, her medical degree from Duke University and completed her residency in pediatrics at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 2000. After a fellowship in allergy and immunology at Baylor College of Medicine, where she remained for over 2 decades. She has received several awards, the Texas Medical Association Academic Excellence Gold Award, Top Doctor by the Texas Monthly Magazine and a Doctor of Excellence by the Board of Leaders of Healthcare Providers of Excellence. She has been awarded the Beyond Duke Service and Leadership Award in 2021 and the Trailblazer Award from the National Medical Association in 2025.

Dr. Davis is also passionate about community educational and diversity initiatives. She is a member of the Friendship Community Bible Church and served on the Board of Directors of The Impact Movement national ministry. She is passionate about serving as a role model and supportive mentor to others balancing work and family. She wants to improve the quality of life of adults and children through health equity and medical educational efforts.

Eric j. DAVIS, esq

FFHC is pleased to introduce to you the Vice President of our board, Eric J. Davis, ESQ!

Eric Davis is a practicing attorney who is currently employed at the Harris County Public Defender’s Office in Houston. Mr. Davis has been practicing law since 1994. He is a proud graduate of Howard University, Tulane University Law School, and the Trial Lawyer’s College.

Mr. Davis’s passion for law has led him to have a very successful career in law. He has been featured in the Houston Chronicle for a wrongful imprisonment case and the New York Times and a capital murder case that was dismissed. Mr. Davis has received multiple recognitions.

B. KEITH ELLIS, MD

Dr. Ellis is the Director of Cardiovascular Services and the Director of the Chest Pain Center at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, and has been the Director of Nuclear Cardiology for Diagnostic Cardiology of Houston since 2009.A recognized member of the American College of Cardiology Peripheral Vascular Disease Committee, Dr. Ellis has published a number of scientific manuscripts and book chapters on coronary artery disease, and valvular heart disease. Additionally, Dr. Ellis has presented his data at the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association national meetings.

Dr. Ellis is the Director of Cardiovascular Services and the Director of the Chest Pain Center at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, and has been the Director of Nuclear Cardiology for Diagnostic Cardiology of Houston since 2009.A recognized member of the American College of Cardiology Peripheral Vascular Disease Committee, Dr. Ellis has published a number of scientific manuscripts and book chapters on coronary artery disease, and valvular heart disease. Additionally, Dr. Ellis has presented his data at the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association national meetings. He is an editorial consultant for the American Journal of Cardiology and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Intervention.Dr. Ellis is actively involved in clinical trials  and is the principal investigator of on-going clinical trials at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Over the years, Dr. Ellis has won Male Physician of Excellence and Most Respectful awards at the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Doctor’s Day Ceremony.

WANDA T. MOTT, MD

Dr. Wanda Thornton Mott has practiced as a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in Texas for more than 20 years in the Texas Medical Center. As a gynecological clinician and surgeon, her hallmarks include educating patients and providing cutting edge medical and surgical care. She is experienced in minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, robotics ablation. As a world-renowned leader and expert in her field, Dr. Mott is recognized by her peers as one of America’s Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist. In 2017, Dr. Mott received the National Consumer Advisory Board Award; Americas’ Best Physician based on superior training, experience, continued education and commitment to excellence.

Dr. Wanda Thornton Mott has practiced as a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in Texas for more than 20 years in the Texas Medical Center. As a gynecological clinician and surgeon, her hallmarks include educating patients and providing cutting edge medical and surgical care. She is experienced in minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, robotics ablation. As a world-renowned leader and expert in her field, Dr. Mott is recognized by her peers as one of America’s Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist. In 2017, Dr. Mott received the National Consumer Advisory Board Award; Americas’ Best Physician based on superior training, experience, continued education and commitment to excellence. She serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Baylor College of Medicine and as a Clinical Instructor for the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. Additionally, Mott chaired the national committee on public health and consumer affairs for the National Medical Association. Since 2006, she has received the “Top Doc” and “Super Doc” Awards from the Texas Monthly Magazine. Dr. Mott is sought after on local, national and international lecture circuits for her talks on Nutrition, Women’s Health, Teen Sexuality, Teen Pregnancy and Hormone Replacement Therapy. As a professional woman of leadership and compassion, she serves our communities in many capacities. She is dedicated to decreasing health disparities and improving the health of the community. Dr. Mott is a proud Houstonian and a product of Houston schools and a member of Windsor Village United Methodist Church.

Lynda Chima Aririguzo, MD, MPH

SECRETARY

Dr. Aririguzo is a general pediatrician and medical director of the GROW Clinic, a multidisciplinary center for young children with poor weight gain. Although many things can contribute to poor weight gain in young children, the GROW Clinic may be particularly beneficial for families experiencing socioeconomic stressors, feeding difficulties or challenging behaviors related to eating.

Dr. Aririguzo also works with Texas Children’s Mobile Clinic program, which includes the SuperKids Mobile Clinic and the Ronald McDonald CareMobile. These clinics are funded by Texas Children’s Hospital/Texas Children’s Pediatrics with help from philanthropic donations from the community. The program has two important goals — to provide health care in the form of immunizations, regular check-ups and urgent care visits to uninsured or underinsured children, and to provide patient families access to both insurance and a medical home.

HERMAN MOTEN

At the moment of my conversion to Jesus Christ He placed a burden on my heart for those who looked like me because of the struggles experienced while growing up (single family homes, poverty, crime, drugs, racism, etc.). My deepest desire is to share the same grace and mercy that I found in Him with others that sets man free from the shackles of sin that hold us captive.

While seeking a career in the health care field, my hunger to know and understand God’s Word led me to take time out of my studies, to attend a Bible College in Atlanta, Ga. One year of intended study turned into 4 years. Shortly after receiving my degree in Biblical studies, I was recruited by a Home Mission organization to begin a ministry to the inner city of the greater Tampa Bay area. I then relocated to sunny Florida with our 4 children and served as a faith missionary for 20 years as a Church planter and established a para-church organization known as the Christian Resource Center. Through this organization we set up and worked with other ministries and churches through a Statewide Prison ministry, Children’s bible studies in housing projects and neighborhood bible clubs in homes, food banks, thrift store, a training center that provided leadership training for Pastors and Church leaders.

 

After leaving my home in Houston for 30 years I returned home to become primary care giver for my then aging mother. She was struggling with dementia and other health issues associated with geriatrics. While seeking a source of ministry and employment, I was introduced to a Chaplaincy program called Clinical Pastoral Education. It is a graduate program designed to provide and train Chaplains in the medical setting. I was accepted as a resident. Oddly enough, it was at the same cancer hospital where I watched my father die 30 years before. After completing my residency, I was employed by M.D. Anderson as a Chaplain. As my mother’s health took a downward spiral, we had to plan for end-of-life care for her.  My family and I decided on hospice care and the agency we chose to provide that service needed a Chaplain. I was hired at the same time that my mother was enrolled in their Hospice service. I now say that “Mother and I joined Hospice together.” She soon departed this life with comfort and dignity, but in so many ways she chose a new path and career for me, her baby boy. A confirmation that can come only from our Creator God.  

My life with Christ started and continues with the burden of serving others. While in the military during the Viet Nam war I was a combat trained Hospital Corpsman (Medic). Throughout my career as a missionary Church planter and community advocate for health care and I utilize means for bringing others to the greatest need in their lives I have chosen to use the “felt need” concept, a model observed in the ministry of Jesus Christ, to bring others to saving knowledge of God. (w)Holistically, taking the Whole gospel to the whole world, one person at a time.

 

JUNE BARTHOLOMEW

We are proud to introduce June Bartholomew, an experienced Senior Commercial Real Estate Management professional and a dedicated Board Member of Family Faith Health Clinic!

With over 18 years of experience managing and leasing properties for corporate and government entities, June is highly skilled in navigating complex lease negotiations and managing multi-million-dollar budgets.

As a key leader at FFHC, June applies her expertise and passion for community leadership to support our mission of providing accessible healthcare to uninsured and underinsured communities. Her commitment to serving others extends beyond FFHC-she is also a volunteer at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and a devoted member of Friendship Community Bible Church.

Alicia Major, MS, RD, LDN

TREASURER

is a seasoned Registered/Licensed Dietitian with over a decade of experience in developing clinical & community nutritional programs, managing hospital operations & people, mentoring/interning brand new Dietitian professionals, and executing innovative strategies of improving patient experiences within the hospital settings.

Currently serving our patients as one of the Food and Nutrition Directors at one of our major hospitals in the Texas Medical Center. She specializes in local & system leadership, patient & clinical nutrition program development, and client engagement.

Alicia has a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Lamar University and has played an integral role in driving successful growth and improvement client hospitals through clinical nutrition and patient experience data, strategies, & solutions.

You can connect with Alicia Major, MS, RD, LDN on LinkedIn, where she shares success stories of any clinical nutrition programs and growth opportunities within leadership.

JONATHAN HOWARD

Jonathan Howard is a native of Houston, Texas. He grew up in Houston’s Third Ward and attended Houston ISD public schools. Jonathan obtained a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in management from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He is currently a franchisee and owner/operator with Smoothie King Franchises Inc. He is also a fundraiser and external relations professional by trade.

Jonathan previously served as a Sr. Relationship Manager for the United Way of Greater Houston where he managed a portfolio of corporations, foundations, and individuals including responsibilities for the organization’s relationships with it’s highest-giving constituency. He also previously served as an Associate Director and Major Gift Officer in the Office of Philanthropy at Texas Children’s Hospital where he played major roles in two $500 million capital campaigns. He has conducted external relations, strategic partnership, events, and marketing activities in each role.

Outside of work, Jonathan has enjoyed a lifetime in a myriad of service and leadership roles that reflect his passions and commitment to the community. He is a mayoral and city council appointee to the board of directors of the Houston Foundation- Board of Public Trust, Houston’s Southeast Management District board of directors, and an appointed commissioner on the Houston Clean City Commission. Jonathan has also served on the boards of the NBA Retired Players Association, Wheeler Avenue Inner City Visions, Tierwester Civic Association, City of Houston District D Next Generation Advisory Council, the HISD Chamber of Commerce, Young Life (South Central), and Central Houston’s Living Central Steering Committee.

Jonathan is an Eagle Scout, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, and he takes great pride in his lifetime of service at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church.

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