Thank You Volunteers! 25th Anniversary Reception
Special thanks to all who attended our volunteer appreciation gathering in October 2022! We are grateful to be supported by so many dedicated current and former volunteers over the past 25 years. Here are some photos from that event:
Dr. Smith Reflects on 24 Years with MOM
For Mission of Mercy’s long-time Medical Director Dr. Brad Smith, surprisingly, his career as a naturopathic medical doctor wasn’t what he intended to do upon graduating from college. In fact, it’s his second career! He started his medical schooling at

Catching up with Rachel Oesterle
AZ Health Partnership Fund President shares how clinic tour inspired her As part of MOM AZ’s 25th anniversary celebration, we’re visiting with past and present volunteers, board members, patients and community partners who have been integral to MOM’s mission over
Catching up with Marisue Garganta
As part of MOM AZ’s 25th anniversary celebration, we’re visiting with past and present volunteers, patients and community partners who have been integral to MOM’s mission over the years. Today we connected with Marisue Garganta, who served as Director of Community
A Heart for Preventing Hypertension
Avondale Clinic benefits from American Heart Association’s Target BP program Dr. John Raife, an emergency physician, spent his career caring for vulnerable populations in metro Phoenix via his work in the emergency departments at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Carol Long: One of MOM’s first volunteer nurses reflects on service
As Mission of Mercy Arizona gears up for our 25th anniversary celebration this fall, we have captured some special memories from our earliest volunteers. We caught up with Carol Long, now 88, who was among the first volunteer nurses to work
Mesa Clinic Assists Kenyan Woman with Life-Saving Medications
Many of Mission of Mercy’s patients are referrals from current or former patients who hear about the services MOM provides from friends or loved ones. That was the case for Johanna*, 49, who was born in Kenya and came to
MOM Receives Humanitarian Award
Earlier this spring, Mission of Mercy was honored with the Humanitarian Award by the Arizona Interfaith Movement at the 15th Annual Golden Rule Awards Banquet for the 15,000+ pro bono hours of care provided by our volunteer medical professionals to

Spring Into Wellness Goal Reached
Our inaugural Spring Into Wellness 1-mile walk and health fair was held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Sat., March 26, at North Phoenix Baptist Church. We are happy to note that thanks to our sponsors and donations, we reached our $5,000