01/27/2026
We're thrilled to announce the launch of a new Produce Prescription Program, enabling HonorHealth physicians to prescribe fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a patient’s care plan.
Led by HonorHealth Desert Mission, the program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP).
“Food is medicine,” said Shad Marvasti, MD, MPH, DipABFM, DipABLM, executive director of the HonorHealth Whole Health Institute. “By prescribing fresh produce alongside clinical care, we’re addressing root causes of chronic disease and supporting patients in taking meaningful steps toward better health.”
Eligible patients enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid who are managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension or obesity, or who are experiencing food insecurity, can receive $50 per month in produce credits for six months. Credits are redeemable at Desert Mission’s Mobile Farm Stands: https://lnkd.in/gShhVBA4
In addition to produce access, participants receive nutrition education and ongoing support from their care team, helping address both immediate needs and long-term health.
Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4bhjStN
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2026) – HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, is expanding its approach to community health with the launch of its new Produce Presc...