Livingston County Prescription for Health is a fruit and vegetable prescription program that aims to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and support healthy behavior change among participants with food insecurity and chronic disease risk. Prescription for Health provides support, education, assistance setting health goals, and up to $100 to spend on fruits and vegetables.
After enrolling in the program, participants periodically check in with Prescription for Health staff at participating farmers market locations in the Howell and Brighton areas. Each time a participant checks in, they receive a set number of tokens, which can be used like cash to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers markets. During each visit, participants also have a brief conversation with staff about the health goals they are working towards and how progress is going to acheiving those goals.
Prescription for Health aims to:
- Increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables among participants.
- Foster healthy behavior change in program participants by providing nutrition education, referrals to community resources, and support from Community Health Workers.
- Create strong partnerships between the local public health department, clinics, and farmers markets to increase awareness of the local food system, promote utilization of community resources, and support participant health improvement.
- Support development of the local food system and economy.
If you have questions about the program you can call the Livingston County Health Department at 517-546-9850 and ask to speak with the Prescription for Health Coordinator, or email your questions to
PrescriptionForHealth@livgov.com.
How to Participate
Participation in Prescription for Health is currently offered by referral only. If you are interested in participating, please contact one of our referral partners listed below.
Resources for Participants
Seasonal Recipes to Try
Outcome Reports
Thank you to our 2022 referral partners!
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Primary Care - Howell
202 W. Highland Rd, Howell, MI 48843 517-234-6540 |
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Primary Care - Hamburg
10020 Professional Centre Dr, Suite 120, Hamburg, MI 48139 810-231-0252 |
Trinity Health Academic Family Medicine - Brighton 7575 Grand River, Suite 210, Brighton, MI 48114 810-844-7950
Kathleen Knapp, DO, PC
1320 Byron Rd, Howell, MI 48843 517-548-9200
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Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Primary Care - Pinckney
10200 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Suite 100, Pinckney, MI 48169 (734) 878-1000
Gleaners Shared Harvest Pantry 5924 Sterling Dr, Howell, MI 48843 517-548-3710 |
Livingston County
Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) 2300 E. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 517-546-9850
Livingston County Catholic Charities
2020 E Grand River Ave, Suite 104, Howell, MI 48843
517-545-5944 |
Livingston County
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Clinic 2300 E. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 517-546-5459
University of Michigan Student-Run Free Clinic
103 E Main St, Pinckney, MI 488 734-936-7804
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Livingston County Veterans Services
1420 Lawson Dr, Howell, MI 48843
517-546-6338
Funding for this program is provided by St. Joseph Mercy Livingston. 