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SISTERSVILLE -- A Memorial Health System hospital has joined a program to bring the FARMacy WV program to Tyler County.
Sistersville General Hospital has joined local farmers, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, West Virginia University, the West Virginia Farmers Market Association, Grow Ohio Valley and others.
The year-long program is an opportunity combining education in lifestyle changes, healthy cooking classes, guided exercise programs and a summer of fresh produce each week for participants. FARMacy WV targets chronic diseases and risk factors such as diabetes, prediabetes, high-blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight and obesity.
The first distribution of produce and activity session will will be held 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Chelsea St., Sistersville. Produce distribution begins at 11 a.m. with education sessions to follow.
Participants can visit with partners, meet other participants and get a taste of what living a healthy lifestyle is all about. FARMacyWV, Memorial Health System, Grow Ohio Valley, the Department of Agriculture and other partners will hold activities including a cooking class, group movement session and more to better the lives of West Virginia residents.
Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit integrated health system lead by a volunteer board of community members committed to providing comprehensive care services that meet the needs of our region.
It is comprised of a network of locations and specialties provided by over 3,000 employees, including Marietta Memorial Hospital, Sistersville General Hospital and Selby General Hospital, outpatient service sites, provider clinics and a virtual urgent care app.