Michael Jordan funds medical clinics to serve vulnerable communities
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Michael Jordan donated over $17 million to build four primary care clinics in Charlotte and Wilmington, North Carolina.
The former basketball player began this philanthropic effort in 2017, expanding the project with additional funding in 2021. These clinics, managed by Novant Health, provide comprehensive healthcare services regardless of a patient’s insurance coverage. The first two clinics in Charlotte opened between 2019 and 2020 and include twelve examination rooms, X-ray facilities, and physical therapy areas.
Over 4,500 patients received care at those locations in the first two years of operation. Doctors at the clinics emphasize the importance of a central point of contact for patients, providing consistent and stable care. In Wilmington, where Jordan spent his childhood, the third clinic opened in May 2024, and the fourth opened in February 2025. These centers serve patients of all ages and prioritize holistic care, including mental health support and assistance with basic needs like food and housing.
Staff members work to address food insecurity by providing food boxes and connecting patients with social services. Beyond primary care, Jordan also donated $10 million to the Deloris P. Jordan Neuroscience Institute at the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He stated this additional investment would advance scientific research and improve access to treatment for complex conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, honoring the compassion and community focus his mother instilled in him.
