Michael Jordan reveals first of two medical clinics for low-income families in Charlotte

Friday, October 18, 2019
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A gift from the Tar Heel basketball legend himself: Michael Jordan opened the first of two medical centers that will now benefit low-income families in Charlotte.

A $7 million donation he made in 2017 came to fruition Thursday with the opening of a new health clinic in West Charlotte, WSOC reports.
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Jordan partnered with Novant Health to open the 7,400-square-foot clinic. The clinic will focus on physical, dental and behavioral health.

"I know where it all began. It begins here," Jordan said.

"As you can see, it's a very emotional thing for me to be able to give back to a community that's supported me over the years," he said.
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If patients don't have insurance or can't pay for care, the clinic will connect them with programs to make sure they are covered.

Jordan believes the clinic planted the roots for a long-term partnership.



"Even if I'm not around, I think we're setting the blueprint that this is going to outlive us all," he said.
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