Mercy Care, in partnership with Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Office of Philanthropy, has awarded Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) a 2024 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant in the amount of $178,000. The grant will fund NAH’s Inspire Program, a service of the Children’s Health Center that helps kids and their families learn about healthier ways to live. The Inspire clinic team provides one-on-one education and support in making healthy changes to last a lifetime. Through consistent, flexible appointments with each practitioner, families learn how to improve their health and receive support while making goals for change.
“NAH is thrilled that Inspire was chosen as a recipient of this generous grant from Mercy Care. We are also so thankful to NAH’s Office of Philanthropy for being a pivotal part in securing the grant,” said Keith Garrison, director of Children’s Health Center. “We all know how important it is to bring healthy changes to children’s lives and we feel honored when a statewide organization gives us a helping hand in supporting these important causes. This grant will help children and adolescents develop healthy exercise and lifestyle habits, which will provide myriad life-long benefits.”
Mercy C.A.R.E.S., which stands for Community Action Resources Education and Service, is Mercy Care’s community giving initiative. Through grant funding, sponsorships, volunteer efforts and board participation, Mercy C.A.R.E.S. supports the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Whole Person Care Initiative, which addresses social risk factors to improve health outcomes.
“Through Mercy C.A.R.E.S., we are proud to partner with organizations across the state – like Northern Arzona Healthcare – whose health focus areas align with ours. Teaching children at a young age learn the importance of exercise and healthy lifestyle choices is one important way to support our mission of helping individuals live healthier lives and achieve their full potential,”” said Trisha Stuart, Mercy Care director of community relations.