 Welcome
to Mercy Primary Care Center! In 2007, Mercy Primary
Care celebrates six years of service to the community.
Mercy Primary Care Center was established as a continuing
ministry of Trinity Health in Detroit, in the face of
a significant community need for access to primary care.
Since opening in 2001 with the mission of providing
a medical safety net to uninsured adults in Detroit,
Mercy Primary Care Center has touched the lives of more
than 4,500 individuals and currently provides a medical
home for approximately 1,300 patients. By providing
a medical home, Mercy offers much more than primary
care. We facilitate comprehensive health care services
and provide the support that will help our patients
maintain their health. From transportation services
to help patients access care to an on-site pharmacy
which provides the medications the patient will need
to manage their condition, Mercy surrounds patients
with the resources they need to improve not only their
health, but also their quality of life. Strong partnerships
with other health service organizations and community
agencies help make this possible.
Six years after we opened our doors, there continues
to be a need for the care that Mercy provides. Many
Detroit residents are coping with chronic diseases and
do not have a medical home. Without a primary care provider
to provide screening and preventative care, a number
of these individuals don't know that they have a chronic
condition. These conditions can go undiagnosed until
they are hospitalized as a result of a serious complication.
As many as 37% of residents in the area surrounding
MPCC lack health insurance. Furthermore, disparities
in access to health care and the quality of care received
are getting worse, with lack of insurance having a larger
impact on care disparities than race, income or level
of education. As MPCC looks forward to the future, it
is clear that our mission is still relevant and our
existence is vital. Mercy intends to continue to provide
high quality health care to the uninsured to meet the
growing needs in the community.
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