A non-profit that provides meals for people who are home-bound because of illness is ramping up its operations. Community Servings in Jamaica Plain is trying to stay ahead of the coronavirus while facing higher costs and fewer volunteers.
Read MoreToo often, nutrition counseling at the doctor’s office has consisted of little more than advice to eat less and move more — followed by a physician offering a stern look and higher dose of insulin at the next visit. But that’s starting to change amid mounting evidence that crafting the right diet for patients can improve outcomes and reduce costs.
Read MoreCommunity Servings, a nonprofit provider in Jamaica Plain of medically tailored meals and nutrition services to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses, recently announced the expansion of its programs with the support of a $300,000 grant from The Boston Foundation.
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