Welcome to the
Healthy Food Center
The Healthy Food Center at West Penn Hospital is the fi rst of its kind
in western Pennsylvania. In partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh
Community Food Bank, this center provides healthy food, nutrition
counseling, and other educational materials to patients who are
aff ected by food insecurity.
After being referred to the center by a provider, patients can stop
by to learn family-friendly recipes, how to shop for healthy foods on
a budget, and get tips on managing health conditions and weight.
Thanks to generous donations from Gateway Health and Traveler’s
Aid, patients can also receive kitchen utensils and transportation to
and from the center.
Allegheny Health Network has recognized that health outcomes are
more often driven by social determinants of health — like access to
nutritious food — rather than medical care. The Healthy Food Center
was created to make nutritious meals a reality for more families
in the region.
Find out more about our healthy food and nutrition services by
calling 412-578-5922.
Collaborating for better
patient outcomes
DANIELLE WILLIAMS, CRNP, SEES THE VALUE THE
HEALTHY FOOD CENTER GIVES HER PATIENTS.
As part of the AHN Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Health
team, Danielle Williams, CRNP, helps patients with diabetes
understand and manage their conditions. A big part
of this education is learning proper nutrition.
“To better manage diets, I regularly refer patients to the team
at the Healthy Food Center,” Danielle said. “They provide
compassionate care to my patients and give helpful
insights on how patients can improve their nutrition,
how to shop, and how to cook healthier meals.”
Danielle has seen fi rsthand how the Healthy Food Center can have a
positive impact on her patients’ lives — just like it has for Julia.
“Julia was facing multiple challenges in her life and managing her
diabetes had become overwhelming. Through counseling, and with
help from the Healthy Food Center, she is now back on track, eating
well, and her A1C is coming back down.”
DANIELLE WILLIAMS, CRNP
AHN CENTER FOR DIABETES AND
ENDOCRINE HEALTH
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT BY CALLING (412) DOCTORS OR GET MORE INFO AT AHN.ORG/WESTPENN.