The Clock Versus the Compass - Food First

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Most of us are torn between the metaphorical clock and the compass. Our time to make an impact is short and we need both the clock and the compass to sort through opportunities in our path toward ending hunger and food insecurity. The Fresh Food Pharmacy at Grace Health in Battle Creek, MI is a project that is winning the race against the clock and the compass. This week on Food First Michigan we welcome Peter Chang, MD who is the president and CEO of Grace Health, a federally qualified health center. Join the conversation with Dr. Chang, Dr. Phil Knight, and Gerry Brisson the president and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank, this Saturday at 11:00 PM or Sunday at 9:00 PM on WJR Radio. Obesity and nutritionally related diseases like diabetes and heart disease are on the climb both in the United States and across the globe. These issues can be exacerbated without access to fresh food due to barriers including transportation, cost, and more. To address these issues, Grace Health, the South Michigan Food Bank, and the Food Bank Council of Michigan have partnered together to create the Fresh Food Pharmacy. This program provides healthy, nutritious, fresh food to patients interested in participating. Grace Health supports patients with guidance from dietitians on how to prepare fresh foods, offering recipes and tips to ensure the food provided is meeting the needs of those receiving it. The Fresh Food Pharmacy is innovative, collaborative, and focused on helping others win their races against chronic diseases. The outcomes of this project will demonstrate the impact that access to fresh food has on the health, wellbeing, and lives of those managing chronic health conditions. Stay tuned in the coming months to hear about the changes taking place as a result of the program! Find this episode and all past Food First Michigan episodes at foodfirstmi.org, on Apple Podcasts, or iHeartRadio. Apple Podcasts --> https://apple.co/38UUpFk iHeartRadio --> https://ihr.fm/38WJ2wN #FoodFirst #FoodFirstMI #FoodSecurity #MoreFoodMoreOften2MorePeople

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