Thrive Food is Medicine

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

We’re excited to share that our Principal Investigator (Dr. Bunmi Ogungbe) was recently invited to speak on the PCNA Heart to Heart Nurses podcast, discussing Food as Medicine, what it means and how nutrition plays a critical role in improving health outcomes.

This conversation explores the intersection of nutrition, behavior, and care, and why it’s becoming increasingly important in today’s healthcare landscape.

🎧 Listen to the full episode:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY5vN2WfA8Q
Podcast: https://pcna.net/podcast/food-as-medicine/

04/15/2026

Join Us: THRIVE Food Is Medicine Community Event,
Hosted by the PCNA Community, Maryland Chapter Faith Elise Metlock, PhD, RN

We’re excited to invite our community and participants to the upcoming THRIVE Food Is Medicine Study: Community Feedback & Panel Discussion.

At this event, we’ll be sharing key findings from the THRIVE study, highlighting what we’ve learned so far and what it means for the future of food-as-medicine.
This will also be a great opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and hear from both expert panelists and community voices.

What to expect:
Insights and outcomes from the THRIVE study
Perspectives from expert panelists and community leaders
A chance to share your experiences and feedback

Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/eff2sfcf

or Use the QR code to register on the flyer

Your voice matters, and your participation continues to shape the impact of this work. We hope to see you there!

The Thrive Food is Medicine is funded by American Heart Association X Food Initiative

03/30/2026

our team’s research is being presented TODAY at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26) in New Orleans!

Our presentation: “Effects of a Food-is-Medicine Intervention on Blood Pressure Among Black and Hispanic Adults with Hypertension in Healthy Food Priority Areas: The THRIVE Pilot Trial”

Guess who will be present!! Dr. Bunmi Ogungbe

03/28/2026

Excited to share that our team’s research will be presented at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26) in New Orleans!

https://cattendee.abstractsonline.com/meeting/21230/presentation/19197

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM - 8:40 AM

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at IThrive ✨🎉
As we step into 2026, we’re reminded that food is medicine, nourishment is power, and daily choices shape long-term health.

Here’s to a year of intentional living, healthier communities, and bold impact.
To our incredible team and community — may 2026 be filled with growth, purpose, and wins in every area.

Let’s thrive together. 💚🥗

11/17/2025

💙 New Research Alert! 💙

Our team just presented our poster “Food Insecurity and Cardiovascular Disease Among U.S. Adults” and the findings are powerful.

🍎 Adults facing food insecurity had:
• 2.7x higher risk of cardiovascular disease
• Higher risk of CHD, CHF, and stroke
• Overall CVD rates of 12% vs. 6% compared to food-secure adults

This reinforces a major truth: food access is heart health.
Improving food security can save lives and reduce preventable cardiovascular complications.

Huge shoutout to the amazing team behind this work

10/27/2025

Enriched experiences last week Friday at The Farmhouse with our amazing partners 🌾✨
At I-Thrive, we believe food is medicine and every visit reminds us how nature nourishes us from the ground up. 💚
-Thrive

10/09/2025

Happy Birthday to our incredible Principal Investigator, Dr. Bumi Ogungbe!
Your leadership, passion, and dedication to advancing impactful research inspire us every day.
Here’s to another year of groundbreaking discoveries and making a difference! 💚🎂