Evaluation of an Integrated Health Promotion Program for a low-income urban population: Findings and lessons learned

Authors: Weiss L, Quint E, Leto C, Vaughn I, Redrovan A, Fernandes M, Lamourt K, Edgar C, and Reso A

Chronic disease progression is driven in part by unhealthy eating habits, limited knowledge about healthy nutrition, and accessibility of healthy food sources. Linda Weiss and colleagues evaluated the impact of a CHW- and nurse-led program to provide nutrition education, cooking classes, weekly farm shares, and other health promotion services. Program implementation led to improved health, blood pressure, and knowledge about healthy eating behaviors.