Helping Patients Use Food as Medicine
A key to treating chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, hypertension and cardiovascular disease is nutrition. But that seemingly simple thing is a huge obstacle for much of the Valleywise Health patient population—both because of food insecurity and lack of education on healthy eating habits.
The good news is that Valleywise Health has stepped up to address chronic diseases in our community by empowering patients to take control of their health by practicing healthy living—especially by using food as medicine.
The Valleywise Health Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP) provides diabetes patients with a monthly box containing glucose monitoring supplies, nutritious foods, and recipes for healthy meals for up to 12 months. It’s just one of many ways we equip people to regain health through a healthy lifestyle.
This program doesn’t just provide supplies; it fosters sustainable, healthy habits that last a lifetime!
By making a gift to Valleywise Health Foundation, you can provide the education, community support, and resources to help patients achieve healthy living and improve their well-being.
Every $65 provides the tools, education, and encouragement a patient needs to regain their health and improve their quality of life.
Your Support Creates a Healthier Future
Programs at Valleywise Health, like the Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP), are life-changing. One DEEP participant achieved remarkable results, lowering her blood sugar from 400 to 120 and losing 40 pounds—all thanks to this vital support. Sometimes, something as simple as a box of nutritious food, paired with recipes and preparation tips, can put the life of a patient in critical condition on the road to recovery.
“As I continued attending the classes, I learned how to eat and take care of myself, and now my blood sugar is super controlled. I really loved the food pantry boxes because I learned how to cook new foods and take care of myself. I was fascinated by the classes because I learned so much.”
— Valleywise Health Patient
Donate Now
The Valleywise Health Food as Medicine initiative is just one of many ways we equip people to regain health through a healthy lifestyle. Your donation supports our mission to provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time.
