Building Trust. Removing Barriers. Connecting People to Care.

Access to healthcare remains a serious challenge for many underserved communities in America. For Black men in particular, the barriers go beyond affordability. Limited access to services, lack of trust, transportation difficulties and fragmented healthcare systems often prevent people from receiving the care they need.

The Black Men’s Health Clinic® (BMHC), founded in Austin, Texas, in 2022, is working to change this.

BMHC has developed a community-centered model that connects individuals with primary care, specialty care, behavioral health and social services. Rather than simply referring patients to providers, its care coordinators help schedule appointments, navigate healthcare systems and follow up to ensure people remain connected to care.

The model brings healthcare providers, community organizations and social support networks together, making healthcare more accessible, coordinated and responsive to individual needs.

The impact is measurable. In its 2025 reporting, BMHC documented more than 6,000 service engagements annually, over 700 physical health screenings and care coordination support for more than 160 clients per quarter. Its work also includes connecting individuals to health coverage, transportation, food assistance and mental health resources.

Behind this initiative is Larry Wallace Sr., a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and healthcare leader with decades of experience building and managing integrated healthcare systems. His leadership reflects a belief that improving healthcare requires more than expanding services. It requires trust, relationships and continuity of care.

BMHC is demonstrating how community partnerships can help close healthcare gaps and create a more connected system of support.

At TALTalks 2026, Larry Wallace Sr. shares the journey of the Black Men’s Health Clinic and how a trust-centered approach to healthcare is making a difference in underserved communities.