
New meal prep program targets community health
Shaniqua Simuel is on a mission to change lives through food. She is not a nutritionist or a dietitian; instead, she considers herself a community-based advocate
Shaniqua Simuel is on a mission to change lives through food. She is not a nutritionist or a dietitian; instead, she considers herself a community-based advocate
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Changes are quickly approaching for families who have been receiving additional food and nutrition services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The North
Nearly 24,000 services have been delivered to nearly 3,000 NC Medicaid beneficiaries as part of the Healthy Opportunities Pilots since the program began in March
It won’t be long before the aroma of fresh herbs, local produce and pasture-raised meats are boiling out of the kitchen at Foothills Food Hub
North Carolina is piloting an ambitious, $650-million Medicaid program to address the social factors that contribute to participants’ health. It’s a big lift that’s gotten
As the Healthy Opportunities Pilot takes off, how are organizations using the program to better serve their clients? We discussed this topic with Sonya Jones,
(The Center Square) — In about a third of North Carolina counties, certain residents on Medicaid are receiving free food and other services with their
According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 80 percent of health outcomes are determined by social and environmental factors. A new pilot program in
Although the North Carolina General Assembly is formally out of session, it was still a busy week in state government and politics: This week Senate
After piloting the Farm Fresh Produce Prescription in 2021, ASAP has expanded the program this season to partner with multiple healthcare access points and local