Last Monday, Maxim Barbers in Decatur hosted nine Recuperative Care clients at their shop. Six ladies and three men received haircuts, washes, and trims. Steve Siler, President of the Mercy Care Foundation, who goes to Maxim, pioneered the event. “I started going there because of the beard guy,” Steve said. “But I felt so much…
From Brooklyn, New York, to Marietta, Georgia, Yolanda Davis, Doctor of Ministry and board-certified chaplain, brings her love for God’s people. Growing up in Brooklyn, Yolanda was emerged in multiple cultures and religions. “This initiated my curiosity about God,” she says. So, it is no surprise Yolanda grew her interest in theology while traveling the…
Over two years ago, Earl Everson came to Mercy Care Decatur Street for a regular checkup. His visit went as expected. The nurse checked his vitals, asked a series of questions, and left the room. When the doctor came in, Earl thought he would get a good report and be back next year. Instead, he…
Benjamin Hendricks was making his way through the Mercy Care clinic at Gateway Center walking in a slightly hunched position, when he caught the eye of Rod Stuldivant, Mercy Care practice administrator. It had been a few years since the two men had seen each other. They were no longer the same kids who once…
Erica Stokes joined Saint Joseph’s Health System five years after Mercy Care began to serve the poor and underserved in the community. She was working as a part-time payroll clerk while pursuing a degree in accounting. After graduating, Erica was invited to apply for an accounting position on a team that also handled the books…
Mary Ellen Garrett picked up my call, and instantly I remembered one of the reasons I love talking to Mary Ellen—her voice. It invites you in. You feel like a lifelong friend even if you’ve just met her. I have seen Mary Ellen in action; in the boardroom, ballroom, and one-on-one. Her voice never waivers.…
Maria’s visit for a sore throat brought her to Mercy Care. As her family began to grow, it became their medical home. Maria brought her newborn daughter and step-son to see Mercy Care’s pediatricians. But the family had more than just their physical needs met. With each visit, they received a mental health screening and…
For the past 40 years the former Riverside Elementary School has been home to Mercy Care Rome. In 1929, there was a gym and playing field in the back of the building. To this day the space that used to make children happy, sits empty. But, it is time this sad space creates joy again!…
As a mom, Mona only wanted what was best for her baby. She noticed her baby was skipping certain milestones. Concerned, Mona sought help from a local free clinic but was dismissed as an anxious new mother. She then found Mercy Care where pediatricians listened and made sure Mona had the resources she needed especially…
It can be easy to overlook people as individuals, during a pandemic where distance equals safety. This distance is challenging for the aging seniors in our lives. These special people deserve dignity, respect, and kindness. They have fought in wars, raised families, and worked hard to better their community. When a loved one falls ill, it…
