Pontiac, IL Free Clinics

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic is a volunteer-led medical nonprofit based in Pontiac, Michigan. For over 20 years, it has provided free medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, and specialty care (gynecology, cardiology, urology, optometry, podiatry, etc.) plus lab services to uninsured or underinsured residents across all 83 Michigan counties. The clinic operates with a staff of about 27 and a large volunteer base (roughly 700), and is the state's largest free clinic in the Pontiac area. Key leadership includes President Ian Burnstein and Linda Kovan, with CEO Mary Lewis and Executive Director Pam Haratsis. Financials show annual revenue around $2.71 million. Services focus on accessible, compassionate care in a community-oriented setting. Main location: 45580 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341 (plus additional Pontiac offices).

Summary: The National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001 that supports medically underserved people across the U.S. through funding, education and training, advocacy, standards, and disaster relief. It serves the more than 1,200 Free and Charitable Clinics nationwide and operates as the national voice for affordable, quality health care for the underserved. HQ: Alexandria, Virginia. Contact: info@nafcclinics.org; phone (703) 647-7427. Note: The NAFC is the umbrella body for free and charitable clinics, not a direct patient clinic network. For locating a Pontiac-area clinic specifically, you should use the NAFC’s clinic locator or contact their office for assistance locating a nearby free/charitable clinic in Pontiac or the broader Detroit metro area.