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Food Is Medicine Bulletin: Thanksgiving Partnership Highlight
On November 24 and 25, the Food Is Medicine initiative partnered with The Underground Kitchen to deliver complimentary Thanksgiving food boxes to 60 cancer patients in active treatment experiencing the greatest food need across Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover. Each box included fresh produce, recipe cards, and ingredients to prepare a meal that could feed a family of four for 2–4 days. This effort is intended to reduce barriers to healthy eating and provide mea
In Cancer Care Food is Medicine Initiative
3 days ago1 min read


Addressing Food Insecurity: Progress and Initiatives for Cancer Patients
We use two simple, validated questions to identify those with food need: “In the past 12 months, have you worried about food?” “In the...
In Cancer Care Food is Medicine Initiative
Jun 271 min read


Empowering Communities Through Food is Medicine: A Recap of Massey's Participation in the 2nd Annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Virginia constituents gather prior to meeting Senator Tim Kaine to discuss Food is Medicine health policy. Representatives from 200+...
In Cancer Care Food is Medicine Initiative
Mar 241 min read


*NEW* Food is Medicine video goes viral!
We are excited to share the launch of our new Food is Medicine initiative video , now live on the MasseyFoodRx.com homepage. This...
In Cancer Care Food is Medicine Initiative
Feb 51 min read


Unveiling MasseyFoodRx.com
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I am thrilled to introduce MasseyFoodRx.com , a dedicated platform for our Food is Medicine ...
In Cancer Care Food is Medicine Initiative
Jan 72 min read


Expanding Efforts: Recent Developments at Massey's Food Resource Center
At Massey, we recognize that food insecurity significantly impacts the overall health of cancer patients. Our commitment to tackling this...
In Cancer Care Food is Medicine Initiative
Dec 9, 20242 min read


New Food is Medicine Initiative Enhances Care at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
As we progress through this meaningful journey detailed in our bi-monthly bulletin, the In Cancer Care, Food is Medicine initiative...
In Cancer Care Food is Medicine Initiative
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Our Seat at the Table: A Call to Action to Join the National Food as Medicine Movement
The Food is Medicine initiative at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center represents a pivotal moment in how we perceive cancer care. By...
In Cancer Care Food is Medicine Initiative
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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