Join us on the heels of the Heart Health Month and in anticipation of National Nutrition Month's theme "Food Connects Us" for an engaging session on food is medicine approaches to cardiovascular health equity. Dr. Bunmi Ogungbe will discuss the evolving landscape of food is medicine interventions and their integration into healthcare systems, highlighting emerging evidence and implementation strategies. Through the lens of the American Heart Association-funded THRIVE program, participants will learn about innovative approaches to combining produce prescriptions, adaptive dietitian coaching, and community engagement to improve cardiovascular outcomes. The session will explore how human-centered design and cultural tailoring can enhance program implementation and sustainability.
Dr. Ogungbe will share insights from THRIVE's successful implementation, including strategies for community partnership development, participant engagement, and healthcare integration. The presentation will emphasize practical approaches to building sustainable food is medicine programs while addressing health equity considerations. This session will provide valuable insights for healthcare providers, dietitians, researchers, and program implementers interested in advancing food-based healthcare solutions. Participants will gain practical knowledge about implementing food is medicine programs and opportunities for collaboration.