Innovative Childhood Obesity Program

Albany Medical Center developed the Child Advocacy Resident Education program that aims to improve access to healthier foods in Albany's South End neighborhood. Physicians established a farmers' market in this urban neighborhood to provide locally grown produce and information about healthy food choices and exercise to inner-city families.

Albany Medical Center developed the Child Advocacy Resident Education program that aims to improve access to healthier foods in Albany's South End neighborhood. Physicians established a farmers' market in this urban neighborhood to provide locally grown produce and information about healthy food choices and exercise to inner-city families.

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This case study is part of the NYS Triple Aim, a project from the Healthcare Assocation of New York State to highlight hospitals working to achieve the Triple Aim--improving population health, enhancing patient care quality and reducing costs.