Codman Square Health Center Makes National News

On Thursday, August 12, Codman Square Health Center hosted a press conference to celebrate the launch of its pilot “Fruit and Veggie Prescription Program.” Fruit & Veggie Rx is the first-ever health initiative where physicians can prescribe vouchers for local farmers markets and then monitor the impact of the increased fruit and vegetable consumption on patients’ health. Mayor Menino joined Bill Walzack, Gus Schumacher, Chairman of Wholesome Wave, and Makael Constance, a young recipient of the program in welcoming more fruits and veggies into the community.

To read the article in the New York Times, click here.

To read the article in the Boston Globe, click here.