Building on the success of vital community access clinics, Novant Health and Michael Jordan are celebrating the opening of the fourth Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic location in North Carolina, which will officially welcome patients on Feb. 19.
The latest location is the second clinic in Wilmington to further strengthen primary care offerings in Jordan’s hometown, supporting all patients, including individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.
The 7,300-square-foot clinic at 416 N. 30th St. has 12 patient rooms and will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to the clinic's primary care team, a community health worker will assist patients with community resources.
“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. Already, our dedicated teams are building strong relationships and advancing vital medical care in our community.”
Novant Health and Jordan first launched this clinic concept in Charlotte with a pair of clinics, which 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 praised the restoration of health and 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.
"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 Michael 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."
Starting next week, patients can schedule appointments at the East Wilmington clinic by calling 910-833-9140. Both Wilmington clinic teams also support the work of Novant Health's Community Care Cruiser to further serve individuals across the region.
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Novant Health is an integrated network of more than 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 40,000 team members along with more than 8,500 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2023, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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