Planting the Seeds of a Healthy Diet
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The innovative Food as Medicine program bring food and nutrition education to families facing food instability.
Food Pharmacy News and Updates
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The GIANT Company Donates $1 Million to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to Expand Food Pharmacy Program
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announced it has received a $1 million gift from The GIANT Company to fund the expansion of its Food Pharmacy program to the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Primary Care Center in Norristown, PA and deliver much-needed services to families.
Weight Gain During COVID-19
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Three key factors seem to be causing weight gain in children and teens, largely related to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are tips to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Compassion Key to Helping Families Experiencing Food Insecurity
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CHOP’s Food Pharmacy 2.0, launched in March 2021, is an expansion of the original Food Pharmacy (FP), which offered healthy food to food-insecure families with a child in the Healthy Weight Program.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Announces Opening of New Healthy Weight Food Pharmacy at its Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center
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CHOP is proud to announce the expansion of its Healthy Weight Food Pharmacy to a second location at the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center. The aim of the new location is to increase food access to more patient families, while also providing ongoing support to identify and address broader social determinants of health.
Healthier Together Led "Disrupting Determinants" Panel for Amplify Philly series
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Together the speakers offered a powerful discussion about the importance of working together to provide services and resources for our communities and the need to quickly innovate during multiple converging crises.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Announces Expansion of Healthy Weight Food Pharmacy
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The GIANT Company donates $100,000 to support hospital’s efforts in addressing food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic.
When Food Is Medicine
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Opened in fall 2018, the Food Pharmacy is expected to assist about 250 families each year in its current West Philadelphia location.