Mercy provides quality, whole-person healthcare in a Christ-centered environment to our underserved neighbors. In his time on Earth, Jesus Christ validated the dignity of human beings by taking on human form and concerning himself with feeding, clothing, and healing the people around him, especially those without economic or social resources.
In our time, God has given us the talents and resources to minister specifically to physical needs. In caring for the body, we seek opportunities to minister to the eternally important spiritual needs of individuals. We believe that in Jesus Christ the love, mercy and grace of God are made known to us and to all people.
In our time, God has given us the talents and resources to minister specifically to physical needs. In caring for the body, we seek opportunities to minister to the eternally important spiritual needs of individuals. We believe that in Jesus Christ the love, mercy and grace of God are made known to us and to all people.
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Mercy exists as an extension of the local Christian community and seeks to be an avenue of ministry for area churches. The vision for this ministry began to form in the fall of 1999 when God brought together a small group of individuals with a common desire to use medicine as a doorway to minister the needs of the low-income uninsured in Athens, Georgia.
Christ Centered - We believe that in Jesus Christ the love, mercy and grace of God are made known to us and to all people Rom. 5:1-2. We seek to follow him - in his identification with and compassion for the poor, the afflicted, and the marginalized Matt. 11:5; Luke 4:18; 6:20; 14:13); in his desire for the physical, emotional, and spiritual wholeness of each individual; in his call to share our resources and talents with each other (Phil.
In order to be eligible for services, patients must be completely uninsured, at or below 150% of the Federal poverty level, and a resident in one of the following counties: Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Oconee or Oglethorpe. In order to schedule a new patient appointment, patients must call 706-425-4044 on Tuesdays from 4pm-5pm.
These patients represent the many stories that are encountered on a daily basis. While each person's level of need may vary, there is a general feeling of hope that God will use Mercy Health Center to bring healing and a better tomorrow. We hope you will join us in praying for each one of these patients!
Mercy provides a number of clinical services for our underserved neighbors such as primary care, dental, gynecology, gastroenterology, physical therapy, neurology, vision care, orthopedics, rheumatology, nephrology, pulmonology, urology, and more. Medical care at Mercy is provided by staff and volunteer doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.
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James Ashworth
Jan 22, 2022
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Casey Henderson
Dec 18, 2021
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While I appreciate any place that has people taking time to volunteer, I am beyond disappointed with the way they handle things.... I drove my mom to get her (scheduled) vaccine only to wait two hours for them to say that if it hasn't been 14 days that she can't get it. Why they couldn't have said that on the phone earlier in the day (when they were scheduling said vaccine) is beyond me. Now, "for our troubles of waiting two hours" they assured my mom that they will personally schedule her an appointment. (As if they were doing her a favor)
Tammy Rohme
Aug 20, 2021
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I had been going to Mercy Clinic for about 8 years,my last visit was horrible. It was with the Gastric Dr I went in with severe stomach pain and her visit was over the computer I was evaluated by an intern .My BP was 70/50 my sugar was 50 The nurse immediately went and got someone .The gastric Dr said it was my IBS and gave me biogard and meloxicam. I had to call my son to pick me up .I stayed in bed until FIVE days later I end up in ER by ambulance where Sepsis was setting in and I had to have exploratory surgery .Ended up having a perforated ulcer and staye hospital 7 days.I never went back to
Troy SouKup
May 23, 2021
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Allen Robinson
Mar 02, 2021
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The care provided by the volunteer medical staff at the Athens, Georgia Mercy Health Center is nothing short of impeccable, HOWEVER, beware of the office manager, Gale Nyseth. She is an emotionally-unstable, extremely hostile, impulsive, explosive, volatile, confrontational TYRANT who will not hesitate to scream “I DON’T CARE!!!” at a patient in the waiting room who dares to question her demands for unquestioning submission and obedience. Her behavior is absolutely atrocious, despicable and completely unprofessional.
She should resign immediately. I was present to observe her subordinate
She should resign immediately. I was present to observe her subordinate
Sunny Nelms
Jul 29, 2020
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Bryan Reynolds
Sep 24, 2019
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