02/01/26 –
To increase access to fresh produce for Medicaid patients with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, a local health department partnered with 3 Federally Qualified Health Centers to implement a produce prescription program in Los Angeles County. Program participants received $40 per month for 6 months through an electronic debit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating grocery stores. This observational study assessed improvements in participants’ nutrition security, defined as the consistent access, availability, and affordability of foods and beverages that promote well-being and prevent disease…..
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