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!…
Mercy Care’s Recuperative Care programs for men and women provide a safe, healing place for those experiencing homelessness to stay after discharge from hospitals. For the compromised patients currently sheltering in City of Refuge and Gateway Center dorms, COVID-19 poses a very real threat. As one male resident said to the group: “If anyone catches…
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 few weeks, Mercy Care has seen an outpouring of support from volunteers and donors who wish to make a difference during this unprecedented time. On…
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 to seniors with memory issues and other chronic conditions that need monitoring, while also acting as a social and resource center for these patients and…
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 unsheltered homelessness, many do not have internet access and lack crucial resources and sometimes basic awareness of the current pandemic. And for those who are…
Among financial uncertainties and prolonged time shut-in at home, the need for mental health check-ups may be greater than ever. Mercy Care is using phone and virtual visits to continue to help behavioral health patients. Over the phone or computer, patients can keep their appointments – at a safe distance. “Giving our patients some options…
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 March 2019, Sister Angela Ebberwein, RSM, retired as vice president of mission after 26 years of service and graciously continued to lead the mission activities…
A night to remember. Mercy Care’s dental team has had a great few weeks. The Wings for Mercy Ball cleared $221,000 to provide dental care to those who cannot afford it. The 1980s tribute band, Electric Avenue, that performed at the Ball had people on the dance floor until the very last minute of the…
Women’s Recuperative Care opens at City of Refuge. Building upon one of our most effective programs for helping people out of homelessness, Mercy Care has opened a 14-bed, Recuperative Care program for women recovering from a hospital stay at the City of Refuge, located in one of historic West Atlanta’s most struggling neighborhoods. “We’re creating a supportive…
Mercy Care, a network of 13 fixed and mobile primary care clinics, opened its new 45,000-square-foot facility at 5134 Peachtree Road in Chamblee to the community on April 18. The clinic accepts Medicare, Medicaid and all other major insurance plans and offers sliding fee discounts based on income for self-pay patients. Mercy Care Chamblee features…
