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Published 1 year ago

Fresh produce is an increasingly popular prescription for chronically ill patients

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Montana Produce Prescription Collaborative brings together nonprofits and health care providers. Eligible patients receive prescriptions in the form of vouchers or coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables. Research shows long travel distances and lack of transportation are significant barriers to accessing healthy food in rural areas. The initiative was recently awarded a federal grant of $500,000 to support Montana produce prescription programs.

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Fresh produce is an increasingly popular prescription for chronically ill patients

When Mackenzie Sachs, a registered dietitian on the Blackfeet Reservation, in northwestern Montana, sees a patient experiencing high blood pressure, diabetes, or another chronic illness, her first thought isn't necessarily to recommend medication.

1 year ago·United States
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The Free Press (Tampa)The Free Press (Tampa)

Fresh Produce Is An Increasingly Popular Prescription For Chronically Ill Patients

When Mackenzie Sachs, a registered dietitian on the Blackfeet Reservation, in northwestern Montana, sees a patient experiencing high blood pressure, diabetes, or another chronic illness, her first thought isn’t necessarily to recommend medication. Rather, if the patient doesn’t have easy access to fruit and vegetables,…

1 year ago·Tampa, United States
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Montana Free PressMontana Free Press

Fresh produce becoming an increasingly popular prescription

When Mackenzie Sachs, a registered dietitian on the Blackfeet Reservation, sees a patient experiencing high blood pressure, diabetes, or another chronic illness, her first thought isn’t necessarily to recommend medication. An example of a voucher for fresh produce distributed by the FAST Blackfeet produce prescription program. FAST, which stands for Food Access and Sustainability Team, provides vouchers to people who are ill or have insecure fo…

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Kaiser Health NewsKaiser Health News

Fresh Produce Is an Increasingly Popular Prescription for Chronically Ill Patients

Fresh produce prescription programs are getting a boost in Montana as a way of helping people with chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. The approach may be a model for other rural states to promote healthy eating in food deserts.

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Lake County Record-BeeLake County Record-Bee

Fresh produce is an increasingly popular prescription for chronically ill patients

When Mackenzie Sachs, a registered dietitian on the Blackfeet Reservation, in northwestern Montana, sees a patient experiencing high blood pressure, diabetes, or another chronic illness, her first …

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Missoula CurrentMissoula Current

Fresh produce a popular prescription for Montana's critically ill

Sachs is one of a growing number of health providers across Montana who now have the option to write a different kind of prescription — not for pills, but for produce. Continue reading…

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