Washtenaw County prescription program creates greater access to healthy foods

Washtenaw County Health Department, in partnership with the Ypsilanti Farmers Market, is showcasing its produce prescription program this Saturday for National Farmers Market Week.

Residents in Washtenaw County can work with the health department to be medically prescribed fresh produce by their doctors. The program is called “Prescription for Health”.

Katey Krohn is the assistant program coordinator. She says the program is for those struggling with their health who have financial or transportation difficulties in getting fresh fruits and vegetables…

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