MISSION STATEMENT:  “To Reflect the Love and Compassion of Jesus Christ by Providing Healthcare Services to ALL children and support to their families.”

Compelled by the grace of God and the biblical mandate to serve our neighbors in “word and deed”, Mercy Health Services is distinct as a pediatric health center.  Mercy was opened in 1999 through the efforts of Franklin and many in the faith community.

Today, Mercy has a staff of more than forty full and part -time staff.  Each of our physicians is Board Certified in Pediatric Medicine.  Our patients come from more than thirty counties in Tennessee.  Why do they come so far? Great doctors giving great care!  In the for-profit medical communities, it is unprofitable to care for the underserved and uninsured.  Consequently, 67% or 2/3 of Mercy’s patients are uninsured or on TnCare (Medicaid).

Currently -

• More than 6,500 children call Mercy Clinic their healthcare home

• There were almost 17,000 patient visits last year

• Approximately 50% of our children are struggling with chronic diseases like asthma,, diabetes, and heart disease

• Missionaries at heart, our physicians are compensated well below those in the for-profit arena

• MHS must raise approximately $1.7 million annually

Mercy Health Services is known for its accessible, affordable, compassionate, wholistic care as we desire to serve our neighbors in body, mind, and spirit.  No one is turned away because of their inability to pay.  Mercy is removing additional barriers by working constantly to provide more bilingual services to the Hispanic community.

Complimenting primary healthcare, Mercy provides comprehensive social and behavioral health services to our clients.  Mercy Family Services, begun in 2006, currently has two full-time and four part-time counselors and a part time Psychiatrist providing state certified mental health care for our patients and their families.  Additionally, our staff works in collaboration with other agencies in our community to provide food, clothing, and shelter.

One of our patient-parents recently commented,

“. . . you represent Jesus to me and my family.  When my family and I come to Mercy, I know we will be cared for like no where else.  I don’t know where I would go if you weren’t here.”

Mercy has two revenue streams; reimbursement for services from TNCare/insurance companies resulting in approximately $1.5 million and the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations for about $1.7 million.

➢    $62,000 provides a week of care for 325 children
➢    $20,000 provides needed medications and immunizations for a month
➢    $8,000 provides a week of mental health care for 60 children
➢    $7,000 provides a full day of care for 60 children
➢    $3,000 provides Spanish language immersion for a physician or therapist
➢    $1,200 ($100 a month) provides care for an uninsured child each and every month

For additional information and opportunities, please contact
David Winningham, Chief Executive Officer
(615) 790-0567 Ext. 232
davidw@mercytn.org
www.mercytn.org

Download our Development Brochure here.