India, Oct. 15 -- Novant Health announced in October 2017 that basketball star Michael Jordan gave $7 million to open two health clinics in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the health system later reported the clinics provided more than 9,000 patient visits in 2023, according to a May 2024 release.
2017 announcement and stated purpose
Novant Health said the two clinics were intended to serve some of Charlotte’s most at-risk communities.
The 2017 press release cited census data and described challenges faced by residents, including the following:
* More than 100,000 residents of Charlotte were not insured
* Families in underserved communities often had difficulty getting checkups, routine care, and mental health support
Novant Health said...