Our Wellness Strategy is to Eat Well, Move Well, Rest Well, and Be Well. We offer multiple wellness classes each week, for FREE, to give patients the opportunity to improve their nutrition, mobility, sleep quality, stress management, and overall well-being. These are inviting classes for beginners and those new to working out, with limited mobility or balance, or who face health-related … [Read more...]
A Letter of Encouragement from Dr. Scarborough
Letter Writing by Dr. Grant Scarborough Letter writing. Well that’s a crazy thought. What about tweeting!? Or maybe just emailing? Maybe a little TikTok messaging? I know, I know. It’s old school. But sometimes old school is cool. Remember record players? They made a short and unnecessary return. My daughter played hers for at least two weeks. We even got her the Michael Jackson Thriller … [Read more...]
These are the Days to Remember
These are the Days to Remember by Dr. Grant Scarborough Dr. Scarborough's writings from March 17,2020 that ring true still today. Emotions are everywhere at my house. Life is changing right in front of us. I have a child mourning the loss of soccer season, prom, friends and school. I have another so excited to be out of school, she is not sure what to do. A friend of my daughter’s friend … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Update for Parents
Hi MercyMed parents! Here are some answers to questions you may be asking yourself! If you have further questions regarding the health of yourself or your child, please reach out to any of these resources! Mercy Med of Columbus 3702 2nd Avenue Columbus, Ga 706-507-9209 Columbus Department of Public Health 2100 Comer Ave 706-321-6300 CDC … [Read more...]
Joyce’s Laptop: The Stolen Computer Caper of 2018
by Dr. Grant Scarborough Black Friday comes first, then Cyber Monday, and finally Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is the day people give online to local non-profits. Here at MercyMed, we want money to be given, but sometimes we want other gifts too – like a laptop. Allow me to explain. Our story begins on Cyber Monday, 11/26 (2018). It was late in the morning when a couple of the staff … [Read more...]
Recovery
An Interview with Jimmy Ward September is Recovery Month so we wanted to do something special. We sat down with Jimmy, our Substance Abuse Counselor, and asked him to tell his story. His work is so important, and an inspiration to all of us at MercyMed. He has dedicated his life to pursuing people who are suffering from addiction to help them in any way that he can. We hope you are encouraged … [Read more...]
I Got a Ticket
Dr. Grant Scarborough I got a ticket two days ago – and yes I am bitter. It is all I can talk about. Maybe if I write it down, I can let it go. But before I let it go, I need to set the record straight. I need to make things right. I need to clear the air and my name. I received a ticket for not wearing my seat belt. . . . . while wearing my seat belt. That’s right people. The officer asked, … [Read more...]
We all Want to be Great Commandment Christians
Dr. Grant Scarborough “Love the Lord with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Well – absolutely. I believe God left heaven for us. He was born to a young girl in poverty in a barn for us. He lived for 33 years on earth for us. He was loved, hated, embraced, persecuted and then sentenced to death for us. He then was crucified – blood flowed down, body broken, thorns on … [Read more...]
Writers Wanted!
MercyMed Family, We are excited to introduce a collaborative opportunity with our friends at All Good Things Collective. The origins of this effort came about from brainstorming with our neighbor and friend, Helen Brooks. She was helping us come up with ideas to honor our donors with a gift. Helen said “What if we created a devotional? MercyMed patients, donors, board members, and staff can write … [Read more...]
Six Years of Memories
by Dr. Grant Scarborough Three employees, an old empty bank and lots of friends – that was the complete make up of MercyMed six years ago. It is easy to forget how far we have come. Today we work out of three locations: a brand new building, a school, and the ground floor of the Baptist Association building. When I look around and see dentists, counselors, subspecialists, 6 full time providers, … [Read more...]