Celebrating 50 Years
The East Jordan Family Health Center was founded in 1976 to meet a simple but urgent need, access to healthcare close to home. What began as a community-driven effort quickly became something more, a place built not only by funding and facilities, but by the people who believed in its mission.
From the earliest days, staff and providers were more than employees. They were neighbors, advocates, and innovators who stepped into multiple roles to ensure patients received care. With limited resources, early teams relied on creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to serving the community. Providers were encouraged to live locally, strengthening trust and relationships with the people they cared for.
This hands-on, mission-first approach shaped the culture of the Health Center. Teamwork was essential. Flexibility was expected. Patient needs always came first. That foundation helped the Health Center grow, adapt, and expand services while staying true to its purpose.
Nearly 50 years later, the work looks different, but the spirit remains the same. Today’s teams continue a legacy started by those early staff members who proved that when a community and its caregivers come together, lasting access to healthcare is possible.
Pic: 1977 – East Jordan 5th graders help raise funds for the Health Center.
Did You Know?
The East Jordan Family Health Center was built through true grassroots support. In its earliest days, funding came from bake sales, business donations, non-interest-bearing community bonds, and even contributions from local fifth graders. The Health Center exists today because the entire community believed access to healthcare was worth investing in.
