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Mesa Clinic Assists Kenyan Woman with Life-Saving Medications
May 18, 2022Many 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 Arizona in February 2021 to visit her sister, who was graduating from nursing school. For more »
MOM Receives Humanitarian Award
May 11, 2022Earlier 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 the working poor and uninsured. We were privileged to receive the award alongside a few more »
Spring Into Wellness Goal Reached
May 11, 2022Our 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 goal! Every dollar raised will help support the operation of our six mobile healthcare clinics more »
#AZGives Day: Invest In Us
April 5, 2022For 24 hours beginning at noon today and continuing through noon April 6, Arizona residents from all walks of life will demonstrate kindness and generosity, and foster a sense of community by participating in AZ Gives Day, an event to encourage philanthropy in Arizona. We humbly ask for your support of Mission of Mercy as part of more »
MOM Type 2 Diabetes Patient Battles Unhealthy Weight Loss with Support
March 11, 2022Seven months of focused healthcare and prescription medications is what it took to change Thomas’ life and put him on the path to a healthier future. Thomas* first came to Mission of Mercy’s clinic at North Phoenix Baptist Church in June of 2021 around his 57th birthday after losing his job, and consequently his health more »
Register for Spring Into Wellness
February 9, 2022Mission 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 to 11:30 AM on Saturday, March 26th. Individual walkers and teams can now start registering more »
Simple Tips to Prevent Heart Attacks
February 9, 2022What 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 of the chest. There may also be pain in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or more »
Elisa’s Story: Produce Bags Support Diabetes Patients
November 11, 2021Clinic 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 Cecilia running late. She happened to still be on site when a patient walked into more »
Empowering Patients: Lee and Chandra
September 30, 2021Glendale 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 government assistance. “The monthly premiums are like a mortgage payment and the deductibles make it more »
Our Breakfast is Going Virtual AGAIN!
September 22, 2021Our 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 and learn about our impact as we work to empower patients, restore more »
