New Healthy Food Center opens at Allegheny Valley Hospital
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A new food pharmacy is now up and running in the Allegheny Health Network.
The Healthy Food Center at Allegheny Valley Hospital is the sixth one to open.
Patients who live in food deserts or lack access to healthy food can receive nutritious and fresh food items at no cost. They can also learn about disease-specific diets.
Organizers say food is medicine, and part of providing complete healthcare to patients is making sure they have the right foods