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Mercy Care Names Rick Gitomer as New Chief Medical Officer

Former health system executive brings deep expertise in quality improvement and patient-centered care ATLANTA, GA — Mercy Care today announced the appointment of Dr. Rick Gitomer, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer. […]

Mercy Care case manager finds creative solutions to bring her client off the street

Can you imagine surviving on the streets of downtown Atlanta for 13 years? That’s how long Peaches lived outside before Mercy Care Case Manager Vickie Moore‑Clark was finally able to […]

“I feel like a king!”

Mercy Care hosted its annual Holy Thursday foot washing event at which we welcomed 49 clients to have their feet washed by 44 volunteers, and physicians were on hand to […]

The Power of Trust

How one Mercy Care case manager brought her client stability, trust and eventually, a home. When Sonja Kilgore first walked through Mercy Care’s doors in late 2023, she was […]

Kathryn Lawler Makes the 2025 Atlanta 500 List

Kathryn Lawler is CEO of Saint Joesph’s Health System and Mercy Care, Atlanta’s federally qualified health center. In 2024, Mercy Care, Pennrose and project partners celebrated the grand opening of […]

Mercy Care and Pennrose Break Ground on Phase II of McAuley Station

Mercy Care ‘Conspiracy of Compassion’ invites citizens to prioritize dignity

Housing is Healthcare

A man stands outside near a decorative black metal door, wearing a gray T-shirt and dark shorts. He appears to be talking or explaining something about housing, with buildings and cars visible along the city street.

When Willie arrived at Mercy Care’s recuperative care program, he was in need of healing — not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Recuperative care offers a safe place to […]

Mercy Care foot washing offers healing for Atlanta’s homeless

Several people sit in chairs while Mercy Care volunteers provide foot washing and tend to their feet. The setting appears to be a community service event for Atlanta homeless, with supplies and equipment visible around them.

Saint Joseph’s Health System Names Mary Ellen Garrett as New Chairperson of the Board

A smiling woman with short hair, wearing a black blazer, black dress, and pearl necklace, stands by a glass railing in a bright, modern building—Mary Ellen Garrett, Chairperson of the Board at Saint Joseph’s Health System.

April 7, 2025 (ATLANTA): Mercy Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Ellen Garrett as the new board chair of Saint Joseph’s Health System. Ms. Garrett succeeds outgoing […]