Mercy Health Center

08/08/2026

We were gifted this beautiful zucchini? Watermelon? Papaya? Watch until the end to find out!

08/07/2026

SINGER- SONGWRITER IS BACK! https://buff.ly/Zivcog1

Join us for Music on the Lawn, Mercy Health Center's signature fundraising event an unforgettable evening featuring Nashville hit songwriters Corey Crowder, Justin Halpin, and Cale Dodds.

Hear the stories behind the songs, enjoy dinner, bid on incredible packages in our silent and live auctions, and experience the mission of Mercy in a whole new way.

And if you already know and love Mercy, we hope you’ll help us grow our community.

Purchase a table and fill it with people who may not know Mercy yet. Invite friends, colleagues, neighbors, or others in your circle to experience the mission you believe in and see firsthand what their involvement can make possible.

Every table helps provide free medical, dental, behavioral health, and spiritual care to our underserved neighbors—and introduces more people to a mission that has been changing lives for 25 years.

✨ Tables are available now. Gather your people and join us for Music on the Lawn.

08/04/2026

Just TWO internship opportunities remain for Fall 2026! 🍂

We're looking for:
🩵 1 Master's-Level Clinical Intern
🩵 1 Bachelor's-Level Public Health or HDFS Intern

At Mercy Health Center, you'll gain real-world experience while serving patients who otherwise couldn't afford care. You'll work alongside an incredible team, learn from experienced professionals, and be part of a mission that's changing lives every day.

If you're looking for an internship that's meaningful, hands-on, and rooted in compassionate care, we'd love to connect.

One position remains in each internship track.

Interested? Send us a message or contact [email protected] for more information.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with students, professors, and anyone who may know the perfect candidate!

07/23/2026

We're thrilled to celebrate our CEO, Dr. Cole Phillips, on being named to the 's Class of 2026!

This recognition reflects not only Cole's leadership, but his heart for serving others and his commitment to ensuring our uninsured neighbors receive compassionate, whole-person healthcare in the name of Jesus.

We also want to congratulate all of this year's incredible honorees. What an outstanding group of Bulldogs making a difference across Georgia and beyond.

As a community nonprofit, we are especially grateful for our partnership with UGA. From student volunteers and clinical rotations to faculty, alumni, and countless supporters, the University of Georgia has been an invaluable partner in our mission for many years.

Congratulations, Cole! We are grateful for your leadership and proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor.

07/22/2026

This past Sunday, Dr. Cole Phillips had the privilege of joining Katharyn Richt for a panel discussion at Cornerstone Church to share about the work God is doing through Mercy Health Center.

We are so thankful for the Richts' love for Mercy and for the encouragement they continue to be to our ministry. Katharyn and Mark Richt have faithfully invested in organizations that are making a difference, and we are grateful to be among them.

exists to love God, love people, and make Jesus known. Those values resonate deeply with Mercy's mission to demonstrate and share the love of Jesus through quality, whole-person healthcare for our underserved neighbors.

Thank you, Cornerstone Church, for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity to share how God is changing lives through Mercy. We are grateful for partners who help make His love known throughout our community.

07/10/2026

Today is Chronic Disease Awareness Day. ❤️

Living with a chronic disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease is hard enough. For neighbors without insurance, getting the consistent care they need can feel impossible.

As a proud member of the , Mercy Health Center joins clinics across our state in providing a vital safety net for uninsured Georgians. Through compassionate, Christ-centered care, we help patients manage chronic conditions with ongoing medical care, education, and medications so they can live healthier lives.

Today, we celebrate the power of accessible healthcare and the organizations working together to make it possible.

If you'd like to help more neighbors receive the care they need, visit https://buff.ly/McUVUsg

07/01/2026

We're grateful for opportunities to share the story of Mercy with our community.

In this interview with Athens CEO, our CEO and Medical Director, Dr. Cole Phillips, shares his journey to Mercy and what makes this ministry so unique. He also talks about the mission that drives us each day as we provide free, whole-person healthcare to uninsured adults across Northeast Georgia.

We hope you'll take a few minutes to watch and learn more about the work God is doing through Mercy.

Cole Phillips, the CEO of Mercy Health Center, shares his career journey and the factors that led him to this position.

06/16/2026

For 25 years, Mercy Health Center has been bringing healing and hope to our community. Today, we're excited to launch Mercy Heals. Our new recurring giving community with giving levels related to the number 25!

When you join Mercy Heals, your monthly gift helps provide quality, whole-person healthcare while creating sustainable support for the ministry God has entrusted to us.

No matter the amount, your consistent generosity helps make healing possible.

Join the movement. ❤️ https://buff.ly/Zq2wFoZ

06/05/2026

We were honored to attend Mercy Health Center’s celebration recognizing their selection as the Athens Area Community Foundation’s 2025 Nonprofit of the Year.

It was a wonderful evening spent celebrating an organization that has faithfully served our community for 25 years through compassionate, quality healthcare for underserved neighbors. The impact Mercy Health Center has made is a testament to the dedication of its staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters.

Congratulations to everyone who has played a role in this well deserved recognition. We’re grateful to be part of a community that comes together to support organizations making such a meaningful difference in the lives of others.healthcenter
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06/05/2026

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate being named Nonprofit of the Year by the Athens Area Community Foundation alongside so many friends, supporters, volunteers, partners, and neighbors who have made this ministry possible.

This recognition belongs to our entire community. Every volunteer hour, every donation, every prayer, every partnership, and every patient story has helped shape the last 25 years of Mercy.

We are deeply grateful for the support that allows us to demonstrate and share the love of Jesus through quality, whole-person healthcare to our underserved neighbors.

Thank you for celebrating with us. We're excited for what God has in store for the next 25 years.