Community Benefit in Action: Allegheny Health Network

Community Impact Spotlight: Fiscal Year 2023

A Focus on Healthy Food

Allegheny Health Network is taking a proactive approach to address food insecurity.

In six years, AHN’s Healthy Food Center has grown to six hospitals and has provided nearly 500,000 meals across the community.

The program—a partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank—ensures patients have access to healthy foods and nutrition counseling to help manage their overall health.

“Our findings show that the Healthy Food Center is a proven, scalable and adaptable model for tackling food insecurity. This is demonstrated by its year-over-year growth in both locations and patient volume, its impact on the health and wellbeing of patients, and its resilience in adapting to challenges,” said Dr. Elizabeth Cuevas, division chief, AHN Center for Inclusion Health.

 

 

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Revision Date: 11/19/2024

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