Fernando came to Mission of Mercy after being laid off from his job where he had health insurance. He then briefly worked for an employer who did not provide health insurance coverage. Fernando has been a diabetic since he was 19 months old. He relies on insulin and not being able to afford the lifesaving […]
Meet Mendee who was referred to Mission of Mercy because she was having health issues with her eyes and vision. She was seen by Dr. Villarreal who found the problem to be a staph infection which he helped clear up through medication. While coming to Mission of Mercy, she also found out she was diabetic […]
Guadalupe first came to Mission of Mercy in 2017 with an A1C of 11.1, high blood pressure, and depression. Through medication and education, Guadalupe has learned to managed her diabetes and blood pressure. She was also diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy which is caused by diabetic complications that can lead to blindness. Our medical team […]
Meet Renee who was experiencing high blood pressure and gynecological health issues. She was a full time employee with no insurance. She tried navigating the health care system while saving money when she was able to for a doctor’s appointment. Renee heard about Mission of Mercy from her mother who told her that Mission of […]
