Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center Mercer University School of Medicine

11/04/2025

Last week, the Dodge County Hospital Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to improving pediatric emergency care in Dodge County during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The hospital was celebrated for reaching key milestones as a participating member of the Kids Alliance for Better Care (KidsABC). Established in 2023, the alliance is a collaboration between Mercer University School of Medicine, its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Healthy hometowns start with healthy kids!

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The Dodge County Hospital Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Dodge County during an Oct. 30 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

11/04/2025

Join us Nov. 11 for the Healthy Farmer Mindset Virtual Meeting as we celebrate 20 years of the Georgia AgrAbility Project, which supports Georgia farmers, farmworkers, and veterans with resources, education, and on-site assistance that promote independence and improve quality of life.

🔗 Bookmark this link and join us on Zoom: gafarmstress.org/healthy-mindset

11/03/2025

Jobseekers, join us Nov. 13 for the Rural Physician & Provider Recruitment Fair. Learn more at garuralhealth.link/RecruitmentFair.

10/29/2025

On Nov. 12, Sonam Bhalla, MD, a pediatric neurology expert from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, will lead a free training session on epilepsy and nervous disorders. The session is part of the Pediatric Alliance Webinar Series, a monthly training featuring subject-matter experts on a variety of topics. Participants can earn free CME and CNE credits.

Register today: garuralhealth.link/PAWS

10/28/2025

The Bleckley Memorial Hospital Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Bleckley County during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Fall Festival community event on Saturday. Bleckley Memorial was celebrated for reaching key milestones as a participating hospital in the Kids Alliance for Better Care (KidsABC). The alliance, established in 2023, is a collaboration between Mercer University School of Medicine and its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, with support from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Healthy hometowns start with healthy kids!

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The Bleckley Memorial Hospital Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Bleckley County during an Oct. 25 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

10/28/2025

We are hiring an administrative and finance support services coordinator to join our office: https://garuralhealth.link/admin

10/24/2025

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Rural Pediatric Scholars at Mercer University School of Medicine support Children's and superhero patients! Special cameo by sweet pup Finn.

10/24/2025

Our staff proudly support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's . Together, we celebrate the bravery and resilience of young superhero patients at Children’s and across rural Georgia.

10/24/2025

Today is ! Mercer University School of Medicine and its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center proudly support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Cape Day. Together, we celebrate the superhero kids who face illnesses and overcome health challenges across rural Georgia and beyond.

10/24/2025

We are so proud of third-year resident Dr. Nelliena Young, one of the first Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Pediatric Scholars and a 2023 Mercer University School of Medicine graduate. Watch to learn about her journey.

10/22/2025

Spotted in Twiggs County! GRHIC joined community members in Jeffersonville for the Twiggs Senior Center Health Fair. Mercer University School of Medicine student Franklin J. S. Harvey conducted free blood pressure checks.

10/21/2025

Jobseekers, join us Oct. 30 for the Rural Physician & Provider Recruitment Fair. Learn more at garuralhealth.link/RecruitmentFair.