Veggie Rx Program at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee
Enroll in our free program.
We are currently full for the September session, check back in October to enroll for the January 2027 session.
About the Veggie Rx program.
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee is offering Veggie Rx, a free 12-week healthy eating and wellness program aimed at increasing fresh produce consumption and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Led by a registered dietitian and physician, the program offers classes on nutrition, cooking, and healthy shopping, as well as free pre and post labs for participants. Our commitment to sustainability and quality drives our mission to deliver nature's best to your table.
We partner with FireLake Groceries to offer participants up to $25 worth of fresh produce every week! (Amount varies based on family size.) SSM Health offers free biometric screening for all participants. This includes but is not limited to:
- Blood glucose
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Blood pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, aside from the option to attend the in person orientation, everything is done virtually through the Facebook group page. Don't have FB? No worries! We can send all of the information through email.
Yes, you will need to sign up for a membership (free) at FireLake Discount Foods. There are currently three participating locations; Shawnee, Tecumseh, and McCloud.
Yes, these are required for the program. They are also FREE at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee.
If labs have been done in the last 30 days, you do not have to do them again.