Baltimore City Health Department just received $1.85 million to launch produce prescriptions that help residents manage chronic conditions through fresh food. Https://www.baltimorecity.gov/health/news/baltimore-city-health-department-awarded-185-million-to-bring-produce-prescriptions-program-to-baltimore-city-residents-managing-chronic-disease
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Produce prescriptions like this cut long-term costs by keeping people healthier before the medical bills pile up.
Cool to see Baltimore putting money straight into food for chronic care. Simple idea that actually moves the needle.
Great use of targeted food programs to tackle chronic disease at the community level.
Produce prescriptions are a smart way to fight chronic disease and keep people healthier.
Produce prescriptions are a smart way to tie food access directly to chronic disease management.
Innovative use of public funds to address chronic disease through nutrition is a smart investment.
Tying nutrition directly to chronic disease management is smart. Real public health infrastructure.
Private markets and better incentives solve chronic disease faster than fresh new grant streams.
