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Connecticut State leaders, doctors, and health advocates gathered at the Capitol to discuss using fresh food as medical treatment. The event focused on House Bill six one zero one, which aims to add coverage for produce prescriptions and healthy meals under Medicaid for low-income residents and expectant mothers. The discussion highlighted partnerships between clinics, farms, and food programs to deliver nutritious options directly to patients. Advocates shared how these approaches can boost outcomes for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Lawmakers pointed to health gaps tied to unequal access to good food and environments, while opponents raised worries about the expense of rolling this out statewide. Connecticuts push signals a shift toward blending nutrition support right into everyday healthcare for fairer results.

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