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Washtenaw County Health Department's Prescription for Health Program |
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Washtenaw County Health Department's Prescription for Health Program connects patients to their local farmers markets though their medical clinics. Clincians identify potential participants when patients come in for a regular visit and write "prescriptions" for them to eat more fruits and vegetables. Patients redeem their prescriptions, worth $100, at a local farmers market, where program staff provide individual nutrition education and support. |
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Partner Organizations |
Various clinics and farmers markets in Washtenaw County |
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Target Population |
Individuals with high chronic disease risk and food access difficulty |
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Care Team |
Referring clincian, program staff |
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Timeframe |
2008 - present |
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Funding |
Health system |
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