03/30/26
In Michigan, 55% of residents have a diet-related chronic condition, and nearly 20% are managing that condition while living below 200% of the federal poverty level. In 2026, that income is less than $30,000 for a single adult. Economic instability, food insecurity, limited access to transportation and housing instability are all factors that affect overall health.
Trinity Health Michigan’s Food is Medicine program, a core pillar of community health and well-being, combines social and clinical care by offering locally grown food to patients experiencing food or nutrition insecurity or managing a diet-related chronic disease. This integration addresses underlying barriers to good health while improving outcomes, reducing the cost of care and enhancing the patient experience…..
Read full article at Michigan Health and Hospital Association
