Kroger partners with Detroit health system on better eating program

Henry Ford Health System, a six-hospital system headquartered here, and Kroger on Wednesday announced a new partnership designed to answer common dietary health questions and help consumers eat and shop healthier.

Henry Ford LiveWell Wednesdays debuts June 1 at all 126 Kroger stores throughout Michigan. Every Wednesday, Henry Ford will provide Kroger shoppers with a healthy recipe developed by registered dietitian nutritionists. Shoppers will receive a brochure including a list of all ingredients needed for the recipe and a link to a video cooking demonstration.

Henry Ford LiveWell experts will also be onsite every Wednesday at four designated Kroger locations.

"We are so excited to be working with a wonderful community partner like Kroger," stated Kimberlydawn Wisdom, SVP community health & equity and chief wellness and diversity officer at Henry Ford Health System. "We view wellness as a lifelong journey – a daily commitment to making the right choices when it comes to things like healthy eating. Having a presence inside every Kroger in the state of Michigan is a great way to reach the people in the communities we serve."

Henry Ford LiveWell experts will be available at the designated Kroger stores every Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. through September to answer questions, help shoppers understand food labeling and explain how to make healthy substitutions. They will also provide counsel on what to consider when cooking for people with food allergies, current food trends, and what to always keep in the freezer, refrigerator and pantry.

"Providing customers nutritious and delicious food is what we do every day," said Rachel Hurst, consumer affairs manager, Kroger. "We welcome the opportunity to partner with Henry Ford Health System to help customers learn to make healthy choices and prepare foods for the greatest taste and nutrition."

Henry Ford Health System provides both health insurance and health care delivery, including acute, specialty, primary and preventive care services.