Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic

What Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic does

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic (GBCHC) is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating Michigan's largest volunteer-driven free clinic from a 7,000-square-foot facility at 45580 Woodward Avenue in Pontiac. Founded in 1997 by cardiologist Dr. Gary Burnstein and formally incorporated in 2002, the clinic delivers no-cost medical, dental, optometry, and pharmacy services to uninsured and underinsured Michigan residents aged 18 and older who meet income guidelines. Service delivery is enabled by a small paid staff (9–11 employees) supplemented by 600–700 active volunteers — including more than 300 credentialed providers across 11 specialties — who contributed over 18,000 hours of service in 2024.

The clinic's core technology is its integrated free-clinic delivery model: ten specialty clinics, five dental operatories, seven medical examination rooms, a fully licensed in-house pharmacy, on-site lab and imaging, and an adult vaccine program, all consolidated at a single site with extended Tuesday/Thursday evening hours. Clinical training partnerships with Oakland University, University of Michigan, and Oakland Community College provide student-run care capacity, while pharmaceutical partners (notably Dispensary of Hope) supply approximately 90% of dispensed medications as in-kind donations. No proprietary software, AI systems, or digital health platforms are disclosed; operations rely on a third-party volunteer scheduling tool (Rotunda Software) and standard website/donation infrastructure.

GBCHC generates no fee-for-service revenue and accepts no federal funding. Operations are funded entirely by private donations and grants, with 60% from Michigan-based foundations and 40% from individual donors and philanthropic partners. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Strengthening the Safety Net Program has contributed $387,000 since 2008. In 2024, the clinic delivered approximately $3.55 million in services (nearly $1.4M medical, $950K dental, $1M medications, $200K lab/imaging) across roughly 5,000 patient visits and 9,000+ unique encounters, with cumulative services exceeding $100 million since founding. The organization reaches patients from all 83 Michigan counties.

Name

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic

Legal name

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic

Website

https://garyburnsteinclinic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic is Michigan's largest volunteer-driven free clinic, providing no-cost medical, dental, optometry, and pharmacy services to uninsured and underinsured adult Michigan residents from a single integrated facility in Pontiac.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Clinic

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAGAI

Public/County Primary Care Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYHLABAAAF

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/General & Family Dentistry

Keywords

• Community health clinic
• Free medical services
• Dental care services
• Pharmacy services
• Volunteer healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Pontiac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The clinic is funded entirely through private donations and grants with no federal funding. Sixty percent of support comes from Michigan-based foundations and forty percent from individual donors and philanthropic partners. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Strengthening the Safety Net Program has provided $387,000 since 2008.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic (GBCHC) is a non-profit free clinic providing medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, and specialty clinic services to uninsured and underinsured adults aged 18 and older in Michigan. The clinic is funded entirely through private donations and grants, with no federal funding, and is supported by 600-700 volunteers and a small staff of 11.

Product overview

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic (GBCHC) is Michigan's largest volunteer-driven free clinic offering a comprehensive, integrated healthcare delivery model. The organization operates four core service departments: Medical Services (primary care, specialty care, immunizations, laboratory, women's/men's health), Dental Services (check-ups, x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures), Optometry Services (eye exams, diabetic exams, prescription glasses, glaucoma screenings), and a fully licensed in-house Pharmacy. Additionally, the clinic operates 10 specialty clinics (cardiology, urology, podiatry, gynecology, dermatology, gastroenterology, neurology, rheumatology, optometry, ophthalmology). Supporting services include the Adult Vaccine Program (MI-AVP), End-of-Life Care Resources, Patient Application and Eligibility Processing, Rotating Students/Providers Clinical Program, and a Volunteer Program with over 600 active volunteers. The one-stop-shop model enables patients to receive comprehensive and preventative care at a single location, with case management and financial assistance coordination through the Trinity-Oakland Mercy Support Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Care Primary and preventive medical care for uninsured and underinsured adults aged 18 and older in Michigan
• Dental Care Dental services including preventive and basic restorative care for uninsured and underinsured adults
• Optometry Services Eye examinations and vision care services for eligible adult patients
• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy providing medications to patients receiving care at the clinic
• Specialty Clinics Specialty medical clinics providing access to specialized care beyond primary care services
• Adult Vaccine Program Immunization services providing vaccines to adult patients at no cost

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $100 million in free services provided since founding
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oakland University William Beaumont School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical students from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine run a free clinic on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at GBCHC, providing hands-on training while expanding clinic capacity.
• University of Michigan, School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Michigan School of Dentistry increases the clinic's capacity to serve more dental patients.
• Oakland Community College (Hygienist Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Oakland Community College's hygienist program increases dental care capacity at the clinic.
• Michigan Adult Vaccine Program (MI-AVP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-supported initiative providing select vaccines at no cost to eligible adults (19 years and older) who are uninsured or underinsured when seen at participating clinics like GBCHC.
• Dispensary of HopecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmaceutical partner through which 90% of medications are donated, allowing patients to receive complete care at no cost.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Good Samaritan Health Center: Atlanta-based charitable clinic offering free medical, dental, and pharmacy services to uninsured and underinsured individuals with a volunteer-driven care model. Comparable in service mix and donor-funded structure.
• Volunteers in Medicine (national network): A national network of 90+ volunteer-driven free clinics providing free healthcare to uninsured and underserved populations. Most direct comparable on the volunteer-powered free clinic model that anchors GBCHC's operations.
• CrossOver Healthcare Ministry: Richmond, Virginia-based nonprofit providing free medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services to uninsured patients via volunteer providers. Strong analog to GBCHC's one-stop integrated free clinic model.
• Remote Area Medical: National nonprofit operating pop-up free medical, dental, and vision clinics staffed by volunteer professionals for underserved populations. Comparable volunteer-driven free care model, though delivered via temporary events rather than a permanent facility.
• Clinic with a Heart: Lincoln, Nebraska-based free clinic providing free medical, dental, vision, and mental health services to uninsured and underinsured patients using a volunteer-staffed model. Closely mirrors GBCHC's integrated multi-specialty free clinic approach.
• Health Care for the Homeless (Houston): Houston-based nonprofit providing free medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health to homeless and uninsured populations. Comparable mission and integrated free clinic model, rooted in serving marginalized populations like GBCHC's uninsured focus.

Regional players

• Cherry Health: Michigan's largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), offering medical, dental, and behavioral health across the state. Same Michigan geography and patient demographics (uninsured/underinsured) but federally funded; competes for the same safety-net patient pool.
• Family Health Center (Kalamazoo): Michigan-based FQHC providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with sliding-fee scales. Serves a similar uninsured/underinsured patient base in Michigan with federal funding advantages.

Others

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC): The national membership organization of 1,400+ free and charitable clinics; GBCHC is a Gold Standards-certified member. Relevant as the umbrella association and quality benchmarker for GBCHC's peer set.

Emerging players

• Dentistry From The Heart: National nonprofit organizing free dental care events staffed by volunteer dentists. Directly comparable in the dental-only free care space served by GBCHC's dental program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClinicBurnstein
• Facebookfacebook.com/burnsteinclinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/burnsteinclinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gary-burnstein-community-clinic

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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