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 and
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 Arizona
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
#AZGives Day: Invest In Us
For 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
MOM Type 2 Diabetes Patient Battles Unhealthy Weight Loss with Support
Seven 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
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 of
