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Planting the seeds at Recuperative Care

Two men sit indoors; one, in a checkered shirt, smiles and looks toward the other, who wears a hooded jacket and sunglasses, seated in a reclining chair. The black-and-white scene quietly reflects the spirit of recuperative care.

James Bentley never thought he would end up needing Recuperative Care for men at Gateway Center. In the spring 2019, he was engaged to be married, worked at Home Depot, […]

Hortensia’s health journey

Hortensia, wearing glasses, a blue and white patterned top, and a face mask, stands in a well-lit waiting area—an important step in her health journey—while several seated people are blurred in the background.

Five years ago, Hortensia Peters didn’t imagine not being able to work again, and relying on her 30-year-old daughter to help provide for her. After a horrific fall in 2016, […]

Meet Dr. Stewart

Dr. Stewart, a smiling man in a white lab coat, stands outside next to a large sign that reads MERCY in front of a modern building with trees and greenery.

“I enjoy working with kids; I enjoy working with older people; and everybody in between. I just like working with people. And when they succeed, I feel like I’ve succeeded […]

Community rallies to help fight COVID-19

Four women wearing masks and gloves sit and stand around tables covered with bottles and labels in a large indoor space, assembling supplies to support their community in the fight against COVID-19. Boxes and more supplies are stacked in the background.

As the world continues to watch healthcare workers give their all in the fight against COVID-19, many hearts in Atlanta have been inspired to join the battle. Over the last […]

Rome makes a way

One of the first high-risk populations to be identified in the current COVID-19 outbreak was the elderly, particularly those at senior care centers. Mercy Care Rome offers daytime health services […]

Outreach teams tackle COVID-19

Two people wearing face masks and dark jackets, part of local outreach teams, stand in front of a vibrant mural. Both are smiling under their masks, reflecting positivity during the COVID-19 response. The mural features bold red, yellow, and black hues.

While many of us feel an information overload from the media, social networks, and government with COVID-19 updates, a section of our population remains in the dark. For Atlantans experiencing […]

Quilts carry on tradition of lasting warmth

A hand wearing a colorful embroidered bracelet holds a “Blanket Love Project” card next to several crocheted blankets, showcasing geometric patterns and vibrant colors that celebrate tradition and warmth.

Jim Kotaska holds up the vibrant, vintage fabrics of his youth — the very same fabric that his mother used to sew her maternity clothes, his father’s leisurewear, and his […]

Sister Jane Gerety comes home

Sister Jane Gerety, an older woman with short gray hair and a bright blue blazer, smiles at the camera. Colorful, blurred stained glass windows appear in the background.

On Jan. 6, 2020, Dr. Jane Gerety, RSM, will fill the role of chief mission officer for Saint Joseph’s Health System and Mercy Care, reporting to CEO Tom Andrews. In […]

More than meets the eye

Two men in an eye exam room, one in dark blue scrubs at the equipment and the other beside him in a white lab coat—both smiling at the camera, showing there’s more than meets the eye to a great patient experience.

Dr. James Stewart spent his first year at Mercy Care doing what optometrists do — examining eyes and looking for abnormalities — while also hoping to secure grant money to […]

One Day, Two Continents, Three Timezones

Three people stand together smiling at an event. The person in the center holds a trophy and plaque. All three wear business attire and name badges, celebrating success across Two Continents, with a stage and blue lights in the background.

Dermatology clinic and Street Medicine recognized in Milan, Italy and Dallas, Texas. The World Congress of Dermatology in Milan Mark Holzberg, M.D., Mercy Care volunteer physician and founder of Avail […]