Michael Jordan Opens Fourth Free Health Clinic in Hometown

Source: Newsweek & North Carolina Medical Society updates
Pathway: Health, Wellness & Care
Sub-Pathways: Community Health & Preventive Care, Access to Service & Benefits, Philanthropic Investment in Systems, Equity in Healthcare.
Role: Infrastructure Builder

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan inaugurated his fourth Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic on February 19, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina—his hometown. Partnering with Novant Health, this 7,300 sq ft clinic offers 12 patient rooms and primary care services to the uninsured and underinsured, operating weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM

Why It Matters

Millions of Americans lack reliable healthcare access. Jordan’s philanthropy directly addresses gaps in community health by funding infrastructure and removing barriers like cost and transportation. His hometown model could inspire similar efforts nationwide

“It’s truly gratifying to know that … our first [clinic] … already made a meaningful impact on the health and well‑being of individuals and families in my hometown.” —Michael Jordan

Key Stats
• 7,300 sq ft clinic, 12 exam rooms
• Open weekdays, 8 AM–5 PM
• $10M funding gift from Jordan in 2024
• Modeled after two Charlotte and one previous Wilmington clinic

Thematic Domains

• Basic Needs & Economic Security

• Health, Wellness & Care

• Systems Change & Structural Power

Diagonal Themes

• Belonging & Inclusion – Clinics designed to welcome underserved and uninsured communities

• Systems Thinking – Addresses upstream barriers to health

• Civic Imagination – Envisioning scalable, locally responsive care systems

• Intersectionality – Supports families at the intersection of race, poverty, and limited access