BayouClinic

BayouClinic is a non-profit community health center located in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care to the underserved and uninsured residents of the Gulf Coast. Founded in 1990 by Dr. Regina Benjamin, the 18th U.S. Surgeon General, the clinic offers a wide range of services including family medicine, internal medicine, and social services. The facility is recognized as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and has gained national acclaim for its resilience, having been rebuilt multiple times following destruction by hurricanes and fire. BayouClinic emphasizes preventive medicine and health equity, serving as a critical medical resource for the local fishing community and surrounding rural areas.