Removing barriers to healthcare: Frank’s story
At Mission of Mercy Arizona, 89% of our expenses go directly to medical care, patient support and education each year. This funding supports patients like Frank*, a truck driver who came to our Avondale clinic after passing out behind the
A Diabetes Journey: Anthony’s Story
MOM Patient Story: Anthony* (name changed for privacy) is a relatively new patient to the Mission of Mercy clinic located in North Phoenix Baptist Church. At his first visit in February of this year, Anthony presented with a remarkably high HgA1c
Volunteer Spotlight: Elba Serrato Meza
Meet volunteer extraordinaire: Elba Serrato Meza Elba grew up in Mexico and moved to Arizona when she was 14. She found out about Mission of Mercy while attending an interpreter program offered by St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. “I knew
Taking Action to Combat Type 2 Diabetes
Taking Action to Combat Type 2 Diabetes Alarmingly, the rate of patients with Type 2 diabetes in Arizona has doubled over the past decade. Mission of Mercy (MOM) is at the front lines of this battle. Approximately 80% of the patients
