EPISODE · Nov 13, 2024 · 33 MIN
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from Healthier Habits · host Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion
Today's episode explores the importance of nutrition and healthy cooking for building stronger communities. Miriam Virto has been part of Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion as a Nutrition Peer Educator for 15 years. She is currently the Cooking Matters Coordinator and has been partnering with the Veggie Rx program for the past 6 years. For Veggie Rx, she engages participants with healthy cooking demonstrations and nutrition lessons. In 2019, Miriam received the Robin Orr Spirit Award in recognition of her work in the communities she serves. She has worked all over the city of Chicago in partnership with Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park Districts, pantries, and faith-based organizations. Guest Links: Email: [email protected] Veggie Rx for North Lawndale: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture/veggieRx
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