MERCI Clinic

MERCI Clinic is a medical clinic in New Bern, NC, providing free healthcare services to uninsured adults across Eastern North Carolina. The clinic offers primary care, women’s gynecological health care, orthopedic care, physical therapy, limited dental care, pharmaceutical support, lab services including phlebotomy and urinalysis, patient education, medical transportation, and community referrals. It serves adults without medical or dental insurance and operates as a nonprofit organization. The clinic holds a 4.40 rating based on reviews from its patients.

Founded in 1996 by Dr. Ralph Redding, Beverlee Redding, the Rev. Caroline West, Sonya Moore, Matthew 25, Monica Parker, and Harriet Milde, MERCI Clinic began with two examination tables in a drug rehab facility and operated one night per week. It was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1997 and moved to commercial space on Broad Street before relocating to its current location at 1315 Tatum Drive in 2001. The clinic has been recognized by the North Carolina Association of Free Clinics as one of the most successful free clinics in the state based on patient outcomes. Its services are delivered by a team of healthcare professionals including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and patient access coordinators.

MERCI Clinic is located on Tatum Drive, about 0.1 miles from Dermatology Associates and the Merci Free Clinic, and approximately 0.3 miles from Neuse Boulevard and Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. It is situated within 0.3 miles of CarolinaEast Medical Center and within 0.5 miles of the Carolina East Medical Center Heliport.

The clinic is known for providing essential healthcare services to underserved populations in New Bern and surrounding communities, maintaining a long-standing commitment to accessible, compassionate care. It stands as a vital resource for uninsured adults in Eastern North Carolina, offering comprehensive medical and dental support without charge.