Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** lake county tribal health…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** lake county tribal health consortium's produce prescription program (lcthc PPR) aims toadvance the health and well-being of american indian and alaska native (AIAN) adults livingin lake county, CA, by addressing food insecurity, dietary habits, and optimizing healthcareutilization. Over the three-year grant period, our objective is to cultivate a community whereaian individuals have equitable access to fresh fruits and vegetables; experience improved foodsecurity; and engage proactively with primary care and dietitian services to increase healthliteracy, effectively manage diet-related chronic diseases, and reduce severe diseasecomplications and unnecessary emergency use of healthcare services. Our methods will includethe collaboration of community organizations, the development of an eligibility and enrollmentprocess, the implementation of culturally-tailored skill-building nutrition and cooking educationsessions, coaching on effective budgeting and shopping, and the provision of $100 per month forsix months of fresh fruit and vegetable vouchers through freshconnect. Through these methods, lcthc PPR aims to enroll and empower 300 eligible AIAN adults who are food insecure andmanaging at least one diet-related chronic disease. The collaborative ground-up efforts oflcthc's PPR will create sustainable and positive impacts on the health and resilience of therural and under-resourced AIAN communities in lake county, CA, laying the foundation forlong-term health equity, longevity, and holistic wellness.