Harris Health is a pioneer in Texas and a national leader in combating food and nutrition insecurity. It launched the Food Rx Program with its first Food Farmacy at Harris Health Strawberry Health Center in 2019. Food Rx helps patients with chronic disease management and strategically supports patients with expressed social needs and uncontrolled diabetes to improve their health outcomes.
In collaboration with community partners, Food Rx offers tailored interventions that address individual needs and improve health outcomes. Food Rx includes:
Co-located Food Farmacies: Convenient store-like locations with nutritious foods directly within healthcare settings.
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Community Redemption Sites: Partner locations where patients can redeem food prescriptions.
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Food Lockers: Secure and accessible storage units for nutritious foods in a healthcare setting.
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Innovative Research Partnerships: Collaborations that enhance our understanding of food insecurity and its impact on health.
Coupled with tailored education and social service navigation support, these interventions provide essential nutritional support and education, empower patients to manage their chronic conditions and help them achieve better health outcomes.
Join us in our mission to transform health through nutrition.