St. Frances Cabrini Clinic

St. Frances Cabrini Clinic is the oldest free clinic in the United States, located in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1950, the clinic provides primary care, prescription assistance, and specialty medical services to uninsured and underinsured individuals who fall below the federal poverty line. The organization operates as a non-profit, relying heavily on a network of volunteer physicians, nurses, and health professionals. In addition to general medicine, the clinic offers mental health counseling, podiatry, and chronic disease management. It serves as a critical safety net for the Detroit community, ensuring access to healthcare regardless of an individual's ability to pay.