Mercy Clinic of Fort Worth

Mercy Clinic of Fort Worth provides health care to uninsured adults in south Fort Worth. Open five days per week, the medical providers and other health professionals are largely volunteer. The estimated value of their services during fiscal year 2022 is $438,000. Medical services include lab (on site and in partnership with local laboratory), physical exams, well woman exams, health education, and pharmacy. In fiscal year 2022, approximately 2,000 unduplicated patients received medical and dental services. Estimates for labs performed and RX dispensed are 2,000 and 2,200, respectively. COVID vaccines administered in partnership with community stakeholders approximated 1,300. Spiritual and emotional needs of patients are also addressed.

Mercy Clinic's commitment to community service is traditionally accomplished by regularly scheduled Health Fair events. Mammogram and adult vaccine clinics are also provided. During fiscal year 2022, the Clinic was a site for COVID19 testing in partnership with CVS Pharmacy. Estimate of tests administered exceeds 10,000. In partnership with other professional providers, Mercy Clinic also provided COVID19 and flu vaccines to those in the community. Vision screening and diabetic eye exam events were held on site.

Dental care is provided at least eight times per month. Such care is especially difficult to obtain among the uninsured and underinsured population. Care provided includes complete examination with x-rays, a treatment plan, follow-up appointments for extractions, fillings, root canals and hygiene services. All dental care is provided free of charge to the patient and is provided by volunteer dentists. Approximately 20% of the population served by Mercy Clinic of Fort Worth are dental patients.