Innis Maggiore, an advertising and public relations agency located in Canton, has donated $1,000 to Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties to help launch an outpatient nutrition program.The program will assist patients over 60 who have been discharged from hospitals and other health care facilities but are still recuperating or rehabilitating at home. Innis Maggiore's donation will enable Meals On Wheels to provide five-day meal packs for up to 100 discharged patients.
"This program is vital, because studies have shown that seniors who receive immediate nutritional support upon discharge are less likely to be readmitted in the first 30 days following a hospital stay," said Teresa Barry, CEO of Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties.
In addition, patients served by such a short-term program often choose to request meal delivery on an ongoing basis. This results in a long-term benefit to those in the community who need it.
"This is an exciting and innovative program that will help people retain their independence and live with dignity," said Dick Maggiore, president and CEO of Innis Maggiore. "We commend Meals On Wheels and are pleased to provide support for their efforts."
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