In 2012, Wholesome Wave — a nonprofit organization working to end food and nutrition insecurity — launched its Produce Prescription Program. The program combines healthcare with nutrition incentives, ...

In every corner of our world, research indicates that a poor diet is a leading contributor to diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers that can cause death. In the ...

Food Lion has launched a “food pharmacy” pilot to address food insecurity and provide smarter food choices to customers with chronic health conditions. Under the two-year program with Novant Health’s ...

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a heightened sense of awareness among consumers about the importance of taking better care of their health. Grocers with pharmacies are responding to customers’ new ...

Fourteen Giant Food pharmacy locations throughout Maryland and Virginia are now offering on-site testing for flu A and B strains and strep throat for individuals who are aged 3 years old and older.

Giant Food, a supermarket chain with stores in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and Washington, D.C., is officially rolling out its seasonal vaccines. The chain announced Wednesday that seasonal flu ...

WASHINGTON — In a departure from traditional pharmacies, Unity Health Care has launched a food pharmacy in Washington, D.C.’s Ward 7, providing fresh produce, proteins, and grains instead of pills.