Mercy Heart Health Clinic is a charitable health clinic serving the needs of the uninsured in Rockdale County, Ga. Many in our community have found themselves without jobs and, therefore, without health insurance. As a result, these citizens are going without proper and sufficient health care, which creates a burden on emergency rooms, local businesses and their families.

In 2008, Rev. Howard Greer and Dr. Jeff Meyers recognized the need to provide basic medical and dental care for the uninsured in Rockdale County. Through the work and dedication of key leaders, Mercy Heart Inc. was formed.  In March 2009, Conyers First Baptist Church donated the use of a building located at 2796 Ga. Highway 20 S. that has been renovated and is now equipped with three exam rooms, one dental room and a basic lab. Mercy Heart Health Clinic provides a safety net for the uninsured and is a community-supported health and dental clinic that opened its doors to patients in February 2010.

Mercy Heart is a faith-based ministry that is committed to providing not only for the physical needs of its patients, but also for their spiritual needs. Our medical clinics are held each Tuesday evening and our dental clinics are each Thursday evening. Each patient is offered the opportunity meet and pray with a local minister after receiving treatment for his or her physical needs.

Mercy Heart is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) organization that relies on volunteers to provide medical, dental and patient-care services.

Our Board of Directors

Gregory P. Smith currently serves as President of Mercy Heart Health Clinic. One of his enduring passions is helping to provide quality health care. Greg built his career on the front line as a U.S. Army Officer. He served as a hospital administrator in both fixed and mobile healthcare facilities throughout the United States and overseas. His career culminated as a senior consultant to the U.S. Army Surgeon General.

Greg, a business strategist who helps executives and business owners improve and grow their companies, is the founder of Chart Your Course International. He is married to Cathy Smith and has three children.

Deborah Armstrong is Vice President of Mercy Heart. Deborah is Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer at Rockdale Medical Center. Rockdale Medical Center has been a generous supporter of Mercy Heart Health Clinic.

Darlene Hotchkiss serves as Vice President of Mercy Heart Health Clinic. Darlene is the office manager for Hedrick & Dodson Family Dentistry, one of the Mercy Heart’s key supporters. Darlene is also a member of the Rockdale County Board of Education.

Ed Carter, who retired from Lithonia Lighting and a member of First Baptist Church Conyers, is treasurer of Mercy Heart Health Clinic.

Janet Brown is Mercy Heart’s secretary.

Mercy Heart relies on the generosity of many community partners, including The Kaiser Foundation, the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, The Beech Foundation, Snapping Shoals EMC, Hedrick and Dodson Family Dentistry, Rockdale Medical Center, The Rockdale County Rotary Club and Oral Surgery Associates.

The founders of Mercy Heart have prayerfully dedicated its future to God, but depend on the support of the community to fulfill its mission.