Riverview Health and partners launch six‑month ‘Food is Medicine’ initiative in Hamilton County
A coalition led by Riverview Health announced a six-month Food is Medicine initiative to improve health outcomes and increase access to nutritious food for Hamilton County residents experiencing food insecurity, Current Publishing reported on Oct. 5, 2026.
Current Publishing reported Oct. 5, 2026 that a coalition launched a six-month Food is Medicine initiative designed to improve health outcomes and increase access to nutritious food for Hamilton County residents experiencing food insecurity. Riverview Health is facilitating the program with Teter Retreat and Organic Farm, the Hamilton County Community Foundation, the Hamilton County Health Department, the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank and partners from the Indiana Wellness Coalition.
The article names Riverview Health staff quoted in the announcement: Alex Hunt, director of employer services, said, “Access to nutritious food is one of the most important factors influencing health outcomes.” Dr. Eric Marcotte, Riverview’s chief medical officer, said combining regular medical care with access to fresh food can help patients manage conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. The announcement directs readers to riverview.org/wellnesscoalition for more information.
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