Wilmington's first Novant
Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic supports equitable
access to primary care for all
WILMINGTON, N.C., May 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- In pursuit of a healthier future for all, Novant
Health and Michael Jordan have teamed up again to open a third
medical clinic, this time in Jordan's hometown of Wilmington at 1423 Greenfield St.
The Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical
Clinic brings much-needed comprehensive primary care services,
including to individuals who are uninsured or
underinsured.
"We know people face significant barriers to care, and Novant
Health is minimizing obstacles so that we can offer vital
healthcare services to those who need it most," said Ernie Bovio, president of the Novant Health
Coastal Region and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical
Center. "Each Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic
has been thoughtfully planned for the best location within the
community. Thanks to our care team's commitment to lifelong
wellness, our third Michael Jordan clinic is already delivering on
our vision to close health equity gaps by transforming healthcare,
one patient at a time."
Novant Health and Jordan
previously partnered to open two Michael Jordan Family Medical
Clinics in Charlotte, offering
comprehensive primary care, including behavioral health and other
support services. Many of the Charlotte patients never had a primary care
provider before they were welcomed into the Michael Jordan clinics.
In Charlotte, patients have
praised the clinic teams for helping restore health and provide a
sense of hope. Dedicated primary care services are having a
tremendous impact on people's lives – one man received
treatment for an urgent heart problem and another got
the help he needed to turn his life around.
In fact, people live longer when their community has higher
numbers of primary care doctors, according to a study
that evaluated data from a 10-year period in the United States. The study also linked
increased primary care providers with fewer deaths attributed to
cancer and cardiovascular problems.
Building on the success of the Charlotte clinic model, a $10 million gift from Jordan to the Novant Health foundations made
it possible to add two clinics in Wilmington.
"Everyone is worthy of access to quality health care, no matter
where you live or if you have insurance," said Michael Jordan. "I'm
truly inspired by the many powerful stories of people who are now
thriving thanks to the support of our Charlotte medical clinics. I am confident
Novant Health's new clinic will positively impact individuals and
families throughout Wilmington. I'm profoundly grateful to help
make this day happen for my hometown."
The 7,800-square-foot clinic in Wilmington has 12 patient rooms and will be
open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday. In addition to the clinic's primary care team, a
community health worker will assist patients with community
resources. Patients can schedule appointments at the Greenfield
Street clinic by calling 910-833-9100. The clinic team will also
support the work of Novant Health's new Community Care Cruiser to
further serve individuals across the region.
"We are tremendously grateful to Michael Jordan for his
philanthropic support of our efforts to close health equity gaps,"
said Ann Caulkins, senior vice
president, Novant Health, and president, Novant Health foundations.
"The Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medicine Clinics in
Charlotte provided more than 9,000
patient visits last year and are delivering profound benefits in
the community. We're excited to expand this model in Wilmington, where the clinic team will provide
life-changing care."
Murals that celebrate the history and culture of Wilmington and acknowledge Novant Health's
commitment to the community grace the exterior of the Greenfield
Street clinic, which sits on land donated by New Hanover County. Meanwhile, site work is
underway for Wilmington's second
Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic slated for the corner of
Princess Place Drive and North 30th Street.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of hospitals, physician
clinics and outpatient facilities that delivers a seamless and
convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Novant Health network
consists of more than 2,000 physicians and nearly 40,000 team
members who provide care at more than 850 locations, including 19
hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician
clinics. In 2023, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including
financial assistance and services.
For more information, visit NovantHealth.org. Follow Novant
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