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For Immediate Release

 

September 23, 2026

The Luke Project 52Clinic of Flint Announces Leadership Transition as Founding Medical Providerand current Medical Director Dr. Lyric Walsh DNP, CNM Steps Down

 

FLINT, MI — The Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint announces todaythat Dr. Lyric Walsh DNP, CNM our current Medical Director andfounding medical provider, will be stepping down from her role after 5years of faithful service.

 

The Luke Project 52Clinic of Flint would simply not exist today if not for Dr. Walsh’sextraordinary service above and beyond to the Flint community. Five yearsago, she answered a critical call to action, helping build the clinic from theground up to address healthcare disparities and provide vital medical care tothose who need it most. As a visionary founding provider, her clinicalexpertise, deep empathy, and tireless dedication have shaped the culture of ourclinic and directly impacted the lives of hundreds of Flint residents. While weare deeply saddened to see her leave this position, we are filled with immensegratitude for the solid foundation she has built. Her legacy of compassionate,high-quality care will continue to guide our mission moving forward.

 

AboutThe Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint

Media Contact:
Rev. Brad Garrison RPh
President/Executive Director
The Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint
bradgarrison52@gmail.com
734-646-8206
newlukeprenatal.org

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For Immediate Release

 

September 23, 2026

The Luke Project 52Clinic of Flint Appoints Renowned OB/GYN Dr. Kurt Wharton as New MedicalDirector

 

FLINT, MI — The Luke Project52 Clinic of Flint is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kurt R.Wharton, MD, as its new Medical Director. Dr. Wharton, a highlydistinguished obstetrician-gynecologist and hospitalist, brings over fourdecades of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and executive medicalexperience to the Flint community. Dr. Wharton currently serves as a Professorin the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Oakland UniversityWilliam Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB) and is the Vice-Chair of theDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Corewell Health William BeaumontUniversity Hospital in Royal Oak. His extensive leadership portfolio includesserving as the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service Line Chief and Clinical CarePrograms Chief across Corewell Health East.

 

"We areabsolutely thrilled to welcome Dr. Wharton to our leadership team," said Rev.Brad Garrison RPh, President/Executive Director. "His unparalleledexpertise in maternal-fetal care and maternal health systems will be invaluableas we continue our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate prenatal careto families in Flint. Dr. Wharton’s arrival marks a pivotal chapter inexpanding our clinical impact and addressing maternal healthcaredisparities."

 

Dr. Wharton earnedhis medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine in 1984 aftercompleting his undergraduate studies in Physiology and Anatomy at theUniversity of California, Berkeley. He completed his residency at theworld-renowned University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department ofObstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, where he also served asAdministrative Chief Resident. He is board-certified in Obstetrics andGynecology.

 

In his role asMedical Director at the Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint, Dr. Wharton willoversee clinical operations, guide medical staff, and champion initiativesaimed at improving infant mortality rates and maternal health outcomes in theGreater Flint area. He will maintain his active roles and clinical practicewith Corewell Health.

 

AboutThe Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint

The Luke Project 52Clinic provides comprehensive, mobile, and clinic-based prenatal carecompletely free of charge to uninsured or under-insured families in the Flintcommunity. The clinic focuses on reducing infant mortality and improving healthequity by offering medical care, emotional support, and essential resources tomothers.

Media Contact:
Rev. Brad Garrison RPh
President/Executive Director
The Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint
bradgarrison52@gmail.com
734-646-8206
newlukeprenatal.org

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NAFC 2026 Gold Standard Rating!
NAFC 2022 Standards Gold Rating

The Luke Project 52 Clinic Flint earned a 2026 Gold Standard Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program.  

The mission of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics is to ensure the medically underserved have access to affordable healthcare. The NAFC and our members are dedicated to ensuring that our patients receive quality healthcare. Therefore, to quantify and qualify the care provided at the Free and Charitable Clinic network, the NAFC formalized a set of Quality Standards for member organizations.

These standards demonstrate the quality care provided to our patients to policymakers, partners, funders, and stakeholders. Additionally, the standards assist the NAFC in developing benefits and resources that will help our members enhance the care you provide to patients.

According to the information that The Luke Project 52 Clinic Flint submitted in the 2026 Annual Member Data & Standards Survey, this organization has qualified for the 2026 NAFC Gold Standard Rating.

NAFC Quality Standards elements include policies and procedures related to the following areas: Administrative, Clinic/Pharmacy Responsibilities, Credentialing and Privileging Systems, Patient Care, and Risk Management Systems.  

The Luke Project 52 Clinic Flint is excited to have received this Gold rating highlighting our commitment to providing quality care for our patients.  For more information on the NAFC, please visit www.nafcclinics.org.