August 19, 2026- Abbott and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) announced a multi-year “food is medicine” effort – called the NACHC and Abbott Food for Health Initiative –aimed at making healthy, nutritious food a core part of primary healthcare at Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the U.S.
Studies show good nutrition is essential for health and plays a critical role in disease prevention and treatment, especially for chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The NACHC-Abbott partnership will include a national certification program designed to help CHCs develop the systems and capacity to advance food for health, along with structured learning, training and knowledge-sharing for CHC staff to build capabilities and expertise in addressing immediate nutrition needs, integrating nutrition into healthcare delivery, and preventing and managing nutrition-related chronic diseases.