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An important update for our community on Mercy Care’s appeal of the ALTCS E/PD contract awards. AHCCCS News & Updates: https://lnkd.in/ggERFtpT Mercy Care News Page: https://lnkd.in/giqE32Ci

We get it—having an advance directive may not be top of mind for many people. But choosing a trusted person to speak on your behalf in unexpected situations can bring peace of mind. ?? Making a plan doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive, and it ensures that your healthcare wishes are respected. Take a small step today and visit chooseyourperson.org to learn more and start the process. ??#ChooseYourPerson #AdvanceDirective #EndofLifePlanning #MercyCare

You don’t have to face grief alone. We heal and find comfort by connecting with others.?? When someone dies by suicide, it affects many people—about 135, on average. Healing can come through support groups, friendships and community. ??This International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, let’s listen, support and share stories to help others find hope and healing.?? #SurvivorDay #YouAreNotAlone

In the U.S., someone is diagnosed with lung cancer every two minutes. Regular screenings and watching for early signs—like chest pain, a long-lasting cough or hoarseness—can help catch lung cancer early.?? This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, take a moment to check in with yourself and loved ones. If you have any concerns, reach out to your primary care provider.?? #LungHealth #LungCancerAwareness #CancerAwareness

Did you know quitting smoking can start to improve your health in just 24 hours??? Today is the Great American Smokeout, a great time to decide to quit. The benefits start right away, lowering your risk of heart disease, lung cancer and more.?? Every step you take toward quitting brings you closer to a healthier future. Mercy Care is here to support you each step of the way! #GreatAmericanSmokeout #QuitSmoking #SmokeFree #TobaccoFree

Learn how Peer Support Services can make a difference at our upcoming Lunch and Learn with Hope Lives and Hope Inc. on December 9. The webinar, “Empowering Change: The Role of Peer Support Services for Justice-Involved Individuals,” will focus on how these services help people reenter society after incarceration. Returning to society after time in jail or prison is a tough journey. Join us to hear from experts about how empathy, support and real-life guidance can help people make positive, lasting changes in their lives. ??? Date: December 9? ? Time: 12-1 PM? ?? Link to Register: https://lnkd.in/eUJK_Pxu ?#PeerSupport #MercyCare #JusticeReform #CommunityHealing

At Hope, Inc., every day brings a new step forward. From GED classes to wellness groups, Hope, Inc. provides services that help people face challenges and build strength. Their peer support teams offer caring guidance with crisis support, job preparation and family help. Mercy Care is proud to partner with Hope, Inc. to make these valuable services available to more people. Join us in celebrating the powerful impact of peer support and the many lives touched by Hope, Inc. #PeerSupport #HopeInc #MercyCare #PathToWellness

Your phone is a vital link to health care, family and emergency support. The Assurance Phone Program, part of the Affordable Connectivity Plan, offers qualifying people a smartphone at no cost to them. Learn if you qualify at https://lnkd.in/eFVjtJPi. #AssurancePhone #StayConnected #MercyCare

Mercy Care is proud to partner with Cloud Covered Streets, a nonprofit showering the streets with love. They bring hope to people experiencing homelessness with mobile showers, laundry services, haircuts, job support and more. Mercy Care’s partnership with Cloud Covered Streets has helped them expand their support in our community. Since taking their new trailer to the streets, they have provided over 25,000 showers, 9,000 haircuts and washed 5,000 loads of laundry for people in #Phoenix. We’re honored to support their life-changing work in our community. #CloudCoveredStreets #HopeForHomeless #MercyCares4AZ

In this impactful episode of It Happens at STN, Mercy Care’s CEO Tad Gary, Tara Sundem (CEO of Hushabye Nursery), and Sara Salek, M.D. (Chief Medical Officer at Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)) delve into the life-changing work of providing specialized care to mothers with substance use disorders and their children. They discuss the science-backed methods making a difference in health outcomes and the vital role of community support and empathy in the recovery journey. Watch the full episode at https://lnkd.in/eKkyZy2k