The clinic opened its doors as Urban Health and Wellness in April 2016, beginning as a volunteer-driven project housed at an Urban Recipe food co-op in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood.

Guided by the vision and leadership of Susan Whatley, the clinic was founded to address critical gaps in access to primary care for uninsured and low-income adults. Today, The Urban Clinic of Atlanta (UCA) remains the only nonprofit clinic in Fulton County providing 100% free primary care services to uninsured and low-income adults.

In 2026, UCA marked its 10th anniversary by merging with Good Shepherd Clinic, a similarly sized free clinic located in Morrow, GA.

With a combined 35 years of service to our communities, UCA is strengthening its reach, expanding access to care, and deepening its commitment to health equity. As a unified organization operating under UCA’s leadership, we look forward to creating greater impact and lasting change for the individuals we serve.