JMU, health officials announce $1.97M Central Shenandoah Maternal Produce Prescription Program
James Madison University and the Central Shenandoah Health District have launched a $1.97 million initiative to provide pregnant and postpartum women with monthly fresh produce vouchers and nutritional education. The program, which begins in 2027, requires a referral from a healthcare provider and aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by addressing food insecurity.
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This program highlights the growing trend of integrating 'food as medicine' models directly into prenatal and postnatal clinical care to address regional health disparities.
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