Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic

03/14/2026

Are you without insurance and at least 18 years old? There is a place for YOU at the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic!

We offer NO COST Dental, Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Lab and Specialty services to patients in ALL 83 Counties in Michigan. (Yes, that means your county too.)

Call us at (248) 309-3752 or come visit our location in Pontiac (45580 Woodward Avenue).

Our hours are:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am – 4pm.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9am – 9pm

Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!

03/13/2026

March is National Reading Month!

Hear from our CEO Mary Lewis about our Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic (GBCHC) Little Library, which was made possible by our wonderful partners at
Reading is a fundamental part of our lives and is an important tool to help us maintain our health.

Stop by today to learn more about what services our clinic provides at no cost and be sure to grab a book on your way to a healthier future!

03/12/2026

A sizable slice of Americans are cutting back on other expenses in order to afford rising health care costs.

One-third of US adults said they have made at least one tradeoff in their daily life by doinh thing like stretching out their prescriptions, borrowing money, skipping meals, driving fewer miles to save gas money, or cutting back on utilities to pay for health expenses, according to newly released polling from Gallup and West Health conducted last year, before the enhanced Obamacare subsidies expired.

A separate survey conducted later in 2025 found that nearly one in 10 Americans have postponed their retirement due to high and rising health care costs.

At the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic, we believe in providing High-Quality, Free Healthcare for People Without Insurance. Our daily mission is helping communities throughout Michigan thrive by removing barriers and increasing access to quality care. Everything we do is to ensure that no one goes without the care they need due to financial constraints.

Roughly one-third of respondents – equivalent to more than 82 million Americans – said they have had to cut back on at least one daily living expense to cover their health care bills, according to a new survey.

03/11/2026

A recent poll of more than 2,000 UK adults found around one in four (28 per cent) women link menopause to a new mental illness, meaning that nearly three-quarters women do not know menopause can trigger a new mental illness.

Stigma-driven silence is leaving women without crucial support, as lack of knowledge prevents open talks between doctors, employers and family members.

The first UK-wide study of Black women showed 88% received no menopause education at school and over half felt uninformed, with many reporting negative healthcare experiences.

A major review found menopause does not uniformly raise depression risk, but individuals with prior depression, severe nocturnal hot flashes, or recent stress face higher risks, so clinicians should consider patients' histories.

Peri-menopausal women have a 40 per cent higher risk of suffering depression than those experiencing no menopausal symptoms

03/10/2026

It can never be said enough how important our volunteers are to the day to day operations of our clinic. Every department at the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic is strongly supported by people dedicated to keeping patients all across Michigan happy and healthy.

One of these amazing people is our volunteer phlebotomist, Layan!

A phlebotomist’s main job is to collect blood, but it does take a bit more work than just poking someone. Phlebotomists do things like:
- Helping people get ready for blood draws, including offering support when people are nervous or scared.
- Labeling all collection tubes clearly and correctly.
- Making sure all equipment is clean and sanitized before use.
- Finding the best vein or area to draw blood from.
- Providing support if someone doesn’t feel good or has a reaction after their blood is drawn.
- Keeping track of blood samples and storing them safely until they’re sent to the lab.

03/09/2026

They say love is the best medicine.

But honestly? So is community and showing up for each other to create a better tomorrow.

This collage in our clinic is a little love letter to all of it. To the patients, volunteers, and everyone else who has believed in our mission over the years

Let this be your sign to move through this week with intention, care, and a little extra grace for yourself and others.

(Try and spot this picture next time you stop in!)

03/08/2026

We loved welcoming nursing students from University of Detroit Mercy to the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic this week!

03/06/2026

Dreading that lost hour of sleep? You're not alone!

But did you know Daylight Savings Time can impact more than just your mood?

From heart health to mental clarity, the science is clear: that one hour matters.

Click the link below to watch a short video on 5 health risks increased by Daylight Savings Time—and how to navigate the week ahead with your health intact.

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/PeqQY5ndstg?si=2lHykXS411dWsnD-

03/04/2026

It's National Reading Month!

One of my favorite characters is Doc McStuffins—a little girl who reminds children everywhere that they can dream of becoming doctors and healers.

To celebrate National Reading Month, we've placed a few Doc McStuffins books in the GBCHC Little Library with a special note inside for the next reader. My hope is that a child will pick one up, fall in love with reading, and begin to imagine their own future in healthcare.

Who knows… maybe one day we’ll see them caring for patients at the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic.

Because every big dream starts with a story.

03/03/2026

As we continue honoring Dr. Gary Burnstein's legacy for his birthday last week, we were able to get a quick video with our Medical Clinic Coordinator, Tamika Bellamy, describing her role at here GBCHC.

Strong clinical coordination is always important, but especially in a free clinic setting. Delivering dignified, high-quality healthcare to uninsured patients does not happen by accident. It happens because people like Tamika are thinking about every patient's journey as they come through our doors.

Tamika, thank you for your dedication and your commitment to GBCHC's mission and the people who we help!

02/26/2026

Happy (belated) Birthday to Nurse Deb! 🎉

Today, we get to have the honor of celebrate someone extra special: Nurse Deb, one of our longest-serving volunteers.

And here's the beautiful part: Deb and Dr. Gary share the same birthday!

For years, Deb has shown up. Not for recognition, not for pay—but because she believes, deeply, that every person deserves compassionate care. She's held patients' hands, calmed nerves, and quietly helped keep this place running with the kind of consistency that only comes from true devotion.

Deb, thank you. For your hands, your time, and your heart. You are proof that Gary's legacy isn't just a memory—it's alive, well, and still showing up to volunteer.

02/25/2026

Today is Dr. Gary Burnstein's Birthday.

And while he may no longer be with us, his vision—that healthcare is a right, not a privilege—lives on in every single person who walks through our doors.

In this video, our CEO Mary Lewis shares how she works to carry forward his legacy.

This is the first of several videos we'll be sharing over the next few days—stories from the people who make Gary's dream a reality, every single day.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Burnstein.