Patient Stories Archives | Mercy Care Atlanta

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 […]

A life saving diagnosis

A man wearing a green jacket, scarf, and hat stands against a red brick wall with his hands in his pockets, looking at the camera—capturing the relief that followed his recent life saving diagnosis.

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 […]

On the Move

Tarrance Eatman was looking for medical care and found a home at the Gateway Center where Mercy Care manages a clinic for shelter residents and the community. Tarrance had been […]

A path made straight

A man wearing glasses and a blue shirt smiles at the camera while sitting outdoors near blooming pink flowers, with a straight path, apartment buildings, and parked cars in the background.

“Legwork is legwork,” says Torez Askew, a patient at Mercy Care and a recent hire through Shelters to Shutters. Atlanta’s continuum of care offers a major safety net for individuals […]

Tammy’s story

Two women smiling in a medical setting; one is sitting in a hospital gown while the other stands beside her with an arm around her shoulders, both looking at the camera—capturing a joyful moment from Tammy's story.

Caught in the gap between working part-time and not being able to afford private insurance on her own, Tammy Franklin Wideman has found a true medical home in every sense […]

“Step by step”

Two men stand together smiling in front of a plain wall. The man on the left wears glasses, a hoodie, and a leather jacket, holding a card as if showing step by step progress. The man on the right wears a checked shirt and an ID badge.

Roy Martin walked miles home from the emergency room, his throat cut earlier that night in an altercation on the street that he miraculously survived. But the home he was […]

Mercy Ball 30th Anniversary

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 […]

“A precious family heirloom.”

An elderly woman wearing glasses and a striped shirt sits in a chair, smiling and holding a book titled The Life of Dorothy Gray, which features her photo on the cover—a cherished family heirloom in an inviting indoor common area.

Berry’s books. A patchwork quilt. Spending an afternoon in Adult Day Health at Mercy Care, a clinic for aging adults in downtown Rome, you might hear any number of stories […]

“I wish I knew then what I know now.”

An older woman stands and speaks in a room full of seated people, sharing wisdom as she gestures with her hand. The audience listens attentively, and the setting appears to be a community meeting or discussion.

Journeys intertwine at Adult Day Health. It’s hard to know what to do when your loved one begins to change with dementia. Many caregivers press on and remain unaware of […]

“I haven’t smiled in 35 years.”

A man with a beard and mustache wearing a gray collared shirt and a dark gray cap is smiling broadly, radiating happiness as he looks at the camera, standing against a plain beige background.

Sterling Bishop, a 57-year-old man from Cincinnati, Ohio, flips proudly through the pictures on his phone as he shows off his beloved daughter’s wedding photos from last July. “I didn’t […]