Clinical Operations
Community based pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, and psychiatric care.
Graduate Medical Education
The second largest primary care teaching health center in the nation.
Medicaid & Insurance Enrollment
Providing access to the care you need to get well and stay well.
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
Leadership development and sustainable humanitarian service.
Our Vision
We envision all people living healthy lives within healthy communities.
Our Mission
To coordinate efforts to improve population health of residents of the City of Detroit, Wayne County, and the region by assuring access to care.
Need to Make a Medical Appointment?
Visit the Popoff Family Health Center. Call 313-824-1000 or schedule an appointment on our Patient Portal.
Community Resources
Resources are available to assist Detroit & Wayne County residents during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Do You Need Health Insurance?
Through the Michigan Medicaid program, health care coverage is available to individuals who meet certain criteria.
News & Views
April 19, 2026
AI makes content development and problem-solving more expedient, but at what price to our cognitive ability?
By Dennis Archambault In the rush to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI), society may have overlooked a critical risk – the erosion of the ability to think critically. An even...March 24, 2026
Darkness visible: Signs of an impending health crisis
By Dennis Archambault Health care affordability has become a largely invisible crisis—one that is increasingly felt by middle-income households. Many are struggling not only to pay for health insurance...March 17, 2026
HHS’s campaign to promote healthy, efficient cooking could use SNAP-Ed support
By Dennis Archambault It’s difficult to argue with the statement, “Americans have forgotten how to cook.” Certainly, multiple American generations have eaten with variations on convenience food. Despite growing...February 19, 2026
Understanding the interconnectedness between heart and kidney disease
By Dennis Archambault The transition from February (American Heart Month) to March (National Kidney Month) is a natural moment to reflect on how closely the heart and kidneys are...February 09, 2026
Michigan Public Health Professionals Select Loretta Bush as ‘2026 Hometown Health Hero’
Loretta Bush has been named one of the 2026 Hometown Health Heroes by the Michigan Public Health Week Partnership, announced James F. Koval, MDiv., MPA, coordinator of the...February 09, 2026
Shine a light on the humble walnut for healthy meals and snacking
By Dennis Archambault Much attention has been given to improving the nutrient content of meals to lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Healthy cooking classes like those...January 27, 2026
Equity for urban farmers and the need to connect local growers to community consumers
By Dennis Archambault Kate Krauss, CEO of the Fair Food Network, in a recent commentary applauds the new federal dietary guidelines to the extent that they promote “whole” food...January 19, 2026
Our kitchens provide a place of inspiration and important conversations
By Dennis Archambault The kitchen is a place of inspiration, a “sacred space,” the “heart of the home.” Loretta Bush, president & CEO of Authority Health, has often said...January 14, 2026
