A FRESH PARTNERSHIP, ROOTED IN HEALTH

Kaiser Permanente supports the belief that good food and good health go hand in hand. And that’s why, we are proud to be the healthcare partner of the Lane County Farmers Market, with a common mission to grow healthier communities.

With the right mix of foods, you not only get the nutrients you need, but eating right can also lower the risk of serious medical issues, and can even improve your mood. Our doctors, nurses and dietitians are passionate about helping to integrate wholesome foods to help keep you feeling your best – and focus on overall care that’s centered around you.

A recipe for healthy living

Visit the Kaiser Permanente booth at the Lane County Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 am to 3 pm) on the dates below to discover healthy eating tips and recipes, sample healthy treats, enjoy giveaways, and more.

Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave and Oak St.

• Sat, May 31

• Sat, June 28

• Sat, July 26

• Sat, August 23

• Sat, September 13

• Sat, October 18

Plus, check out the brand new KP-sponsored Family Fun Zone, with lawn games and fun photo opps, available at every market!

PARTNERSHIPS FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY

At Kaiser Permanente, we believe that total health is directly linked to the overall health of our community. That’s why each year we partner with and fund organizations here in the Northwest working to improve community health.

As a nonprofit organization, Kaiser Permanente makes carefully selected investments to address the most pressing needs facing our communities and to improve community health.

Housing is one our top priorities. We know that without a secure place to stay, you can’t build a life or take care of your health. In Lane County, we have partnered with regional organizations and invested more than $2 million in local programs that address housing security.

In addition to financial support, Kaiser Permanente staff participate in local committees and workgroups providing expertise and technical assistance to important community initiatives.

These are a few of the partnerships and programs Kaiser Permanente is supporting in Lane County:

• Homes for Good. Working to increase access to secure housing, Kaiser Permanente has supported Homes for Good and ShelterCare. In 2021, Homes for Good’s opened The Commons on MLK, which provides supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.

• Food for Lane County. Grants to support Food is Medicine which distributes healthy grocery boxes to people living with severe, complex and chronic illness and have been referred from a medical professional.

• Springfield Volunteers in Medicine. Supporting access to health care for uninsured and under-insured people.

• Medicaid Redetermination. Donations to organizations aiding low-income immigrants and youth, people with disabilities, families of color, and people facing homelessness, helping them requalify for Medicaid post COVID-19.

• 211info and Connect Oregon. Funding 211info to coordinate with Connect Oregon, a statewide network for easy referrals to resources and social services.

• Medical Teams International Care + Connect. Partnership with Medical Teams International to provide mobile dental and health care at no cost to underserved populations.

• Live Healthy Lane. Supporting the implementation of the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.

• Endeavor Eugene. Partnered with the Eugene Chamber of Commerce to develop Endeavor Eugene, a program to help the business community address equity, inclusion, and diversity within local workplaces.

Community Resource Directory

Kaiser Permanente’s community resource directory is an easy and convenient way for community members to find help with housing, food, finances, utilities, and more in their local area.

Community members can search the directory on their own at kp.org/communityresources or talk with a specialist by calling 1-800-443-6328. Both services are offered at no cost.