“Food-as-medicine is an amazing opportunity to increase health equity for all. It’s one of those interventions and innovations in healthcare which can close the health disparity gap—potentially—if we can make it accessible.” – Dr. Steven Chen
Rodale Institute, a prestigious agricultural research and education nonprofit, recently held its Farm to Healthcare Immersion at St. Luke’s University Health Network.
The conference, which is part of the Institute’s investments in global public health, provided step-by-step guidance on how to adopt, scale, and leverage a farm-to-institution model to elevate patient outcomes and overall wellness among employee populations.
The content covered included insightful presentations from leading experts about how to implement a successful farm-to-institution model, including ramping up local food sourcing and starting an…
Read the full article originally published at rodaleinstitute.org.