Register for Spring Into Wellness
Mission of Mercy’s Spring Into Wellness Walk & Health Fair is on March 26th, 2022. We are excited about this in-person event! The event will be located at the south end of the North Phoenix Baptist Church campus from 9:30
Simple Tips to Prevent Heart Attacks
What is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when the heart cannot get the oxygen and nutrients it needs to properly work. Every heart attack can be different. However, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort
Elisa’s Story: Produce Bags Support Diabetes Patients
Clinic days are always packed, with many patients arriving as staff and volunteers first set up. By noon, the rush has passed and our on-site diabetes educator, Cecilia Chapman, RDN, CDCES is preparing to leave. One recent clinic day saw
Strengthening Communities: Bertha Jimenez
At 91, Bertha Jimenez ranks as Mission of Mercy’s most seasoned volunteer. She has dedicated her time since 1997 faithfully serving as a medical interpreter primarily at the Mesa clinic. A dear friend introduced her to Mission of Mercy and
Empowering Patients: Lee and Chandra
Glendale residents Lee and Chandra have been married for 33 years and have six children along with demanding work schedules. Although they are both gainfully employed, like millions of Americans, they find themselves unable to afford healthcare and ineligible for
Our Breakfast is Going Virtual AGAIN!
Our 14th annual Mercy in the Morning Community Breakfast will once again be held virtually on the morning of 9 a.m. Wed., Dec. 1, 2021. Join our host, Sean McLaughlin from 3TV/CBS 5 News, to get a glimpse “Behind the Faces” of
Mission of Mercy Receives $1M Surprise Grant
Last week we were stunned to receive a $1 million surprise grant from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust as part of their Now is the Moment Grants Commemoration initiative. We are in awe of the Trustees’ generosity and commitment
Restoring Dignity: Meet Lee Ann Frade
When Lee Ann Frade lost her job in 2010 and was on crutches due to a work-related injury, she found it impossible to find a new job. Her husband was also out of work and they scraped together their last
MOM In Action
Historically, the bulk of the work Mission of Mission does in our community is due in large part to the passionate doctors, nurses, interpreters, and administrative volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise at our six clinic locations. Many of
