PEDIATRICS CIRCLE COLOR-orange 2

Newsroom

Your central hub for the latest articles, interviews, and news segments featuring Eisner Health. 

Explore the stories that highlight our commitment to providing exceptional care and making a
positive impact in the communities we serve.

Latest News

Hortofrutícolas Prescrição de frutas e legumes: americanos querem curar doenças com hortofrutícolas
E se quando fosse ao médico recebesse uma prescrição de frutas e legumes em vez dos habituais medicamentos? Nos Estados Unidos da América, uma organização não-governamental está a levar a cabo uma experiência piloto que pretende fazer isso mesmo e...
Take Three Zucchinis and Call Me in the Morning: The Power of Produce Prescriptions
http://modernfarmer.com/2017/01/fvrv-wholesome-wave-target-produce-program/ An FVRx participant picks out produce at LA’s Central Avenue Farmer’s Market. Mpu Dinani Wholesome Wave, a nonprofit founded by chef Michel Nischan, is renowned in social justice circles for its success in bringing healthy food to those who...
California’s undocumented kids could be first to lose medical care under Trump
https://calmatters.org/articles/californias-undocumented-kidswhy-they-could-be-first-to-lose-medical-care-under-trump/ On a recent rainy morning in Los Angeles, Maria Bernal’s stove clicks to life with a bright blue flame to toast bread on a griddle for her 9-year-old son Edwin to smear with peanut butter. As she scoops papaya...
Our Partnership with Target and Wholesome Wave
Just what the Doctor ordered: fresh produce! Through our partnership with Target and Wholesome Wave, we’re helping families become healthier through our FVRx program by giving them prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables....
Healthy Moms and Babies are Top Focus | Mamás y bebés saludables son nuestra prioridad
...
A Mother’s Brave First Step
http://www.first5la.org/index.php?r=site/article&id=3813 A Mother’s Brave First Step When her 2-year-old twins, Lisa and Monica, scored low on their Ages and Stages Questionnaire during a pediatric visit in South Los Angeles, Angela at first felt overwhelmed. She feared the stigma that came...