Many hardworking adults in the Downriver area go without medical care because they are uninsured, underinsured or financially unable to afford routine visits, screenings, medications, and follow-up care.

Since 2005, the Downriver Community Clinic has helped close that gap for this growing population by providing compassionate, high-quality free care to people who are working, studying, caregiving, and contributing to our community — but still falling through the cracks because they lack access to medical care.

The Downriver Community Clinic, whose motto is “our heart is in everything we do,” is dedicated to keeping uninsured workers healthy and on the job. The need continues to grow, especially with the recent changes in Medicaid coverage, and so do the costs of providing care.

“As someone who is self-employed, I struggled to find affordable healthcare,” said Olivia, a current patient. “I’m grateful Downriver Community Clinic was able to meet my needs. And everyone was so kind.”

Another recent patient came to the clinic after years without a primary care visit – which is very common. During the appointment, the care team identified dangerously high blood sugar and helped the patient begin treatment, avoid unnecessary emergency care and return to work with a plan for better health.

The Downriver Community Clinic is local care for local people and powered by local volunteers — board-certified physicians, nurses, medical assistants, scribes, medical students, and board members who give their time and expertise so patients can receive high-quality care with dignity.

The Board of Directors, led by clinic founder Dr. Chris Bush, includes four physicians, a patient member and a volunteer member, and members of the community, including from law, business and finance sectors. The Board of Directors includes Dr. Chris Bush, Dr. Donna Angell, Dr. Tom McKeown, and Dr. Rebecca Steele, the clinic’s director of quality assurance. Also serving is Patricia Cook-Anderson, Jerry Bobbitt, Hon. Elizabeth DiSanto, Bryan Morgan, Mary Pilon, Jacob Tuttle, and Nancy Zack.

The clinic is an IRS designated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.


How you can help

Donations help cover diagnostic testing, mammograms, diabetic testing supplies, colorectal cancer screenings, clinic supplies, technology, and the behind-the-scenes coordination needed to keep care accessible. A single donation may help provide a patient with a mammogram, a glucometer, lab testing, cancer screening, or transportation support for follow-up care.

Donations also allow the clinic to expand preventive screenings, support women’s and men’s health services, strengthen patient follow-up, and continue offering care to those who would otherwise go without.

To support Downriver Community Clinic, consider becoming a sponsor, making a donation, volunteering, or attending a clinic fundraiser. Every gift helps provide care, dignity and hope to a neighbor in need.

For more information, visit downrivercommunityclinic.org