Ardmore Institute of Health

19/06/2026

This spring, Ardmore Institute of Health awarded $1,381,237 across 9 projects that will help advance our vision: a future where healthcare and communities support whole person care, and healthy choices are accessible and effective in preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease.

Click the link below to learn more about each project.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/resource-hub/ardmore-institute-of-health-announces-spring-2026-grant-recipients

18/06/2026

The Full Plate for Kids activity book, developed by Stanford University Nutrition Studies Research Group, and accompanying University of Massachusetts-developed facilitator resources are now available for download.

Learn more: https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/resource-hub/full-plate-for-kids-activity-book-and-facilitator-resources-available

18/05/2026

With grant support from Ardmore Institute of Health, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine produced key publications to address identified gaps in practice models and the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Learn more: https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/resource-hub/aclm-publications-address-gaps-in-type-2-diabetes-treatment

07/05/2026

Join Ardmore Institute of Health at the 2026 Community Health Conference & Expo, hosted by the National Association of Community Health Centers.

This year’s event will showcase how health centers are implementing groundbreaking ideas that help communities thrive, reduce healthcare costs, and build a stronger America.

Learn more and register: https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/events/community-health-conference-and-expo-2026

Join Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH) at the 2026 Community Health Conference & Expo, hosted by the National Association of Community Health Centers. This event is the premiere gathering of the nation’s Community Health Centers, the largest network of primary care providers in the nation.

22/04/2026

With grant support from Ardmore Institute of Health, the National Association of Community Health Centers and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine will host a five-part webinar series that provides a comprehensive, step-by-step exploration of how Lifestyle Medicine Shared Medical Appointments can transform chronic disease care within community health centers.

Learn more and register for the webinars: https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/events/integrating-lifestyle-medicine-into-health-center-transformation

22/04/2026

Each year, Ardmore Institute of Health provides grant funding to mission-aligned organizations doing innovative work to advance .

Through grant-making, we aim to transform the way people are cared for in America and advance a future where healthcare and communities support .

Learn more and submit an LOI Invitation Request for AIH’s Fall 2026 grant cycle (due by May 4th): https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/apply

Explore our grants database for evidence-based approaches, scalable models, and best practices from our funded initiatives: https://ardmoreinstituteofhealth.us-1.smartsimple.com/files/1620756/f173748/index.html

20/04/2026

In this May workshop, Dr. Seth Serxner will explore how to rewrite the wellness playbook. Register to join below or share the workshop details with your patients, employees, or community members.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/events/from-ripples-to-waves-unlocking-the-wellbeing-effect

14/04/2026

In 2025, Vanderbilt University Medical Center received grant funding from Ardmore Institute of Health to deliver and evaluate Shared Medical Appointments in an employer health setting at Metro Nashville Public Schools.

Learn more: https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/resource-hub/vanderbilt-university-medical-center-utilizing-full-plate-living-shared-medical-appointments-in-an-employer-health-setting

13/04/2026

The Smoothie as a Clinical Tool: Integrating High-Fiber Plant Protein for Active Adults

This article, authored by Program Director, Amy Hanus, introduces the smoothie as a culinary medicine vehicle that clinicians can utilize to help patients integrate high-fiber, nutrient-dense protein sources—such as legumes and seeds—into a daily routine that supports an active lifestyle, metabolic health, and chronic disease prevention.

Click the link below to access the article.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/resource-hub/the-smoothie-as-a-clinical-tool-integrating-high-fiber-plant-protein-for-active-adults

09/04/2026

This article, co-authored by Ardmore Institute of Health trustees and staff, proposes action steps for organizations committed to making a powerful force in American health care.

"The time has come for health care organizations, practitioners, and patients to unite behind a clear, compelling message of healing as the organizing principle of our health care system, and take concrete steps to make that message routine in everyday practice."

Read the article: https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/resource-hub/whole-person-health-care-a-way-forward