The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced today that AARP has joined as a partner in NACDS’ “Nourish My Health” public education campaign. Since 2023, this ambitious public health initiative has been dedicated to educating Americans on the critical role that nutrition plays in preventing and managing diseases and supporting overall health and wellness.
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson made the announcement today in Washington, D.C. during remarks he made at the AARP Global Thought Leadership Conference titled, “Unlocking Health Longevity: A Blue Print for Thriving with Age.”
Anderson said, “Nourish My Health is a key component of our Food is Medicine initiative and other efforts to reduce chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are fueling poor health outcomes and unmanageable healthcare costs – especially among the populations as we age. Pharmacists are experts in chronic disease prevention and management with unique reach and trust across communities. Today, we welcome AARP as a new partner in the Nourish My Health campaign, which empowers people to take action toward better health by reducing their risk for certain chronic diseases.”
NACDS launched and has expanded the integrated campaign along with a growing alliance of leading health organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association®, the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, March of Dimes, and now AARP.
Nourish My Health is reaching millions of Americans, including in regions with disproportionate risk of diet-related diseases. It encourages baseline health screening to understand disease risks; and offers healthy food guides, nutrition information, and resources for the public and healthcare professionals.
Anderson continued, “Nutrition insecurity is a primary driver of poor health outcomes in the United States that, in turn, leads to billions of dollars in direct healthcare costs, lost productivity, and shortened health spans. Collaborations between like-minded organizations are an essential part of the solution to improve nutrition and promote better health. NACDS created Nourish My Health as part of our health and wellness innovation platform that leverages pharmacies and retail services from NACDS members to help build healthy communities.”
Visit the Nourish My Health website, which serves as the campaign hub for information and resources. Watch the one-year anniversary video of NACDS’ Nourish My Health, and see the Nourish My Health infographic for an overview of results metrics to date.
