St. Joseph Hoag Health works with grocery stores to combat obesity epidemic

Obesity and other nutrition-related conditions present a huge challenge to the healthcare industry, but Irvine, Calif.-based St. Joseph Hoag Health is tackling this public health crisis at one of its sources — the grocery story.

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St. Joseph Hoag Health is partnering with Ralphs and Food 4 Less — two chains owned by Cincinnati-based food retailer Kroger — to host a unique population health campaign aimed at helping people make healthier food decisions.

The health system will host six “Shop with Your Doc” events in Southern California throughout mid-October and November during which St. Joseph Hoag Health physicians and nutritionists will visit Ralphs stores to help customers purchase items on their grocery list and answer specific dietary questions.

 

 

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