Houston, TX – Dr. Oz was in Texas this weekend.

Thousands lined up to see him at a free health clinic at Reliant Stadium.

Just like any other waiting room, people sit, eager to see the doctor.

But on this day in Houston’s massive Reliant Center, this clinic is a little different — only serving those who don’t have health insurance, thousands of them, like the Rivera family.

“It’s not eas, especially with the economy. It’s hard to have insurance for your kids. And five kids, it’s not easy to cover,” said Victoria Rivera of Freeport.

From grandma to grandbaby, everyone in the family was there to get a checkup. Something they consider a luxury.

The large number of people who live without health insurance is an issue the Dr. Oz show will address in the coming month.

“What it highlights to me is the crying need that so many folks, especially in this part of the country, have for health insurance,” said Dr. Oz. “The stories are tragic.”

The famous TV doc hosted this enormous event — along with the National Association of Free Clinics. In the rows and rows of “exam rooms” 800 health care volunteers took blood pressure, screened patients and provided the attention thousands came out for.

“We spent a lot of time here looking at people in the face and saying listen, I’m here for you. I’m here because I care about you, just care about yourself, like I do,” Dr. Oz said.

Camera crews from the Dr. Oz show shot the event, documenting personal stories, and the need for affordable health care. Something Dr. Oz says we are all responsible for.

“Everybody out there behind me, they’re still getting health care in America, in this case, we’re giving it to them for free, which is a real tribute to the volunteers. But if they go to the ER, you and I are paying for them,” he said.

Dr. Oz said he’s happy to see all the patients come out and get the care they need.

“At the end of the day, you are the world expert on your body, no one else can be for you,” he said.

Dr. Oz will devote an entire show to this Houston clinic. It’s scheduled to air in early October.