Prescription for Better Health
USDA grant expands food access
A 3-year grant of nearly $500,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture brought together and expanded several small produce prescription programs to create the Southwest Virginia Produce Prescription Program (SWPRx), with the goals of improving chronic disease outcomes and strengthening food security.
Prescription for Better Health
USDA grant expands food access
A 3-year grant of nearly $500,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture brought together and expanded several small produce prescription programs to create the Southwest Virginia Produce Prescription Program (SWPRx), with the goals of improving chronic disease outcomes and strengthening food security.
Melrose Plaza Opens
Investment to revitalize Roanoke Neighborhood
Melrose Plaza, a new community center in Northwest Roanoke, promises to transform the neighborhood by improving access to education, health services, nutritious food, financial tools, and cultural resources. The project was developed by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in partnership with Carilion Clinic, the City of Roanoke and other community supporters.
Melrose Plaza Opens
Investment to revitalize Roanoke Neighborhood
Melrose Plaza, a new community center in Northwest Roanoke, promises to transform the neighborhood by improving access to education, health services, nutritious food, financial tools, and cultural resources. The project was developed by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in partnership with Carilion Clinic, the City of Roanoke and other community supporters.
Better Health Beyond Our Walls
Tackling our region’s needs together
From preventing chronic disease and improving access to healthy foods and vital resources, we’re making a difference in the lives of thousands each year. The impact of this work is profound, as these key data points from our latest Community Benefit Report confirm:
- $2.3 million invested in grants, sponsorships and community building
- 168,500 individuals served through health education
- 91% event participants reported improved well-being
Better Health Beyond Our Walls
Tackling our region’s needs together
From preventing chronic disease and improving access to healthy foods and vital resources, we’re making a difference in the lives of thousands each year. The impact of this work is profound, as these key data points from our latest Community Benefit Report confirm:
- $2.3 million invested in grants, sponsorships and community building
- 168,500 individuals served through health education
- 91% event participants reported improved well-being
Community Benefit
Our investment in dollars and cents
As a not-for-profit health system, we invest millions each year to improve our region's health and economic vitality. The impact can be profound. For example, our activities together with Virginia Tech produced an estimated $475 million in statewide economic impact and 3,628 jobs, according to a report from the Virginia Tech Foundation.
Community Benefit
Our investment in dollars and cents
As a not-for-profit health system, we invest millions each year to improve our region's health and economic vitality. The impact can be profound. For example, our activities together with Virginia Tech produced an estimated $475 million in statewide economic impact and 3,628 jobs, according to a report from the Virginia Tech Foundation.