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After donating tens of millions of dollars, Michael Jordan is celebrating the opening of another vital community health hub—the fourth ‘Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic’ to open in North Carolina.
The latest is the second clinic opened in Jordan’s hometown of Wilmington, and all are founded in collaboration with Novant Health.
It will officially welcome patients on February 19, focusing on strengthening primary care for all patients—including individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.
The 7,300-square-foot clinic at 416 N. 30th St. has twelve patient rooms and will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“It’s truly gratifying to know that in less than a year, our first Novant clinic in Wilmington has already made a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals and families in my hometown,” said Mr. Jordan.
“Visiting Wilmington last year for the opening of our first clinic was incredibly moving, and it reinforced just how important access to quality health care is for the community.”
“We are profoundly grateful to Michael Jordan for his generosity and vision in making these two clinics a reality in our community,” said Ernie Bovio, president of the Novant Health Coastal Region.
“Thanks to his philanthropic partnership, our Greenfield Street clinic that opened last year served nearly 1,800 patients in its first nine months.”
Novant Health and Jordan first launched this clinic concept in Charlotte in 2019 with a pair of clinics that were strategically placed to address barriers to care, including transportation.
Many of the Charlotte patients never had a primary care visit before they were welcomed into the Michael Jordan clinics, where patients found “a sense of hope’.
Building on the success of this model, a $10 million gift from Jordan to the Novant Health foundations made it possible to add two more clinics in Wilmington.
Starting next week, patients can schedule appointments at the East Wilmington clinic by calling 910-833-9140.
In addition to the clinic’s primary care team, a community health worker will assist patients with community resources—and both Wilmington offices also support the work of Novant Health’s Community Care Cruiser to further serve individuals across the region.
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