Billionaire businessman and basketball legend Michael Jordan and mother Deloris Jordan have opened a third medical clinic in North Carolina. The Jordans attended the grand opening of the Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic in the Wilmington on Greenfield Street, which serves uninsured and underinsured residents. He has donated $10 million to Norvant Health for the effort to build two additional facilities.
According to a statement from Norvant Health, the facility will have 12 patient rooms where a primary care team and community health worker will be stationed to assist local patients.
“This is what this clinic is about,” Jordan said in his emotional opening remarks. “When families are not about to support, we’re there to support. If you don’t have any money, it doesn’t matter. We’re going to do whatever we can to support you. Because that’s what happened to me.” He continued, “We did it in Charlotte, and now we’re going to do it here in Wilmington. Which makes it even more special because this is home. This is where I came from. And, no matter how you see Michael Jordan, this is where I started. This is what I’m always going to be a part of.”
NBA All-Star Kevin Durant read the news report and called Michael and Deloris Jordan “two GOATS.”
2 goats who impacted the world. Much Love to the Jordans and everything they do! https://t.co/ZKVRBlcXdy
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) May 10, 2024
“We are tremendously grateful to Michael Jordan for his philanthropic support of our efforts to close health equity gaps. 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,” senior vice president of Novant Health Ann Caulkins said.
