Published 20:31 IST, October 19th 2019

Michael Jordan opens health clinic for underprivileged in Charlotte

In 2017, the basketball legend had donated $7 million to get the center funded which will bear the health care expenses of uninsured patients

Reported by: Ruchit Rastogi
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Former basketball player Michael Jordan could t hold back his emotions as he inaugurated a clinic which will bear health care expenses of uninsured patients' health care in his hometown of Charlotte. An emotional Jordan, while inaugurating vant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic, told people in attendance that it was a matter of pride that he could support and provide for community that supported him over years.

In 2017, Jordan h donated $7 million to get center funded. 

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Jordan's way of giving back to community

dressing crowd gared at grand opening he said that he stands before m as a proud parent, son, and member of community. He also conveyed that his extended family deserves as much credit for helping him make clinic a reality.

Saying so he took a trip down memory lane and fondly spoke about his mor who cared for or people. Being a part of community matters, he said. 

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So when Jordan came to kw about vant Health's plan to provide access to medical care for those who need it most, he realised that this was a way to help people from his community. It was a golden opportunity to give back to community, he said.

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Providing care beyond doctors' office

Following Jordan's speech, CEO of vant Health Carl Armato said that main aim was to provide best care for its patients. In dition to this, Armato said that clinic will t only cater to its patients' requirements in clinic but will be extending services beyond doctor's office to ensure that patients are cared for even when y are t in hospital.

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19:26 IST, October 19th 2019