Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Increases Access to Nutritious Foods for San Bernardino County Residents

About the Program

Category: Health (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

In support of a healthy community, San Bernardino County and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) aim to reduce chronic disease and socio-economic disparities through health education, promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy city initiatives, developing outcome-based health services, and increasing collaboration between and among providers and community-based organizations. ARMC partnered with Southland Farmer’s Market Association (SFMA) to support this countywide vision. SFMA is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation that develops certified farmers’ markets through family farmers and consumers. By hosting a weekly Farmers’ Market in front of the hospital, patients and visitors can access fresh, locally grown produce and other healthy choice products once a week while simultaneously gaining access to county programs and resources.