LocumTenens.com, a leader in healthcare staffing solutions, today announced Virtua Health’s Eat Well Food Access Program as the latest recipient of its “Heart of Healthcare Award.” The recognition honors hospital- and healthcare organization-based philanthropic programs that offer innovative solutions to community challenges.

Virtua’s Eat Well initiative addresses food insecurity and promotes nutrition as a foundation for better health through a multifaceted approach that includes a mobile farmers market, mobile grocery store and food farmacy programs. Since its launch in 2017, Eat Well has expanded access to affordable, nutritious food, nutrition education and community resources for individuals and families throughout southern New Jersey.

“Virtua Health’s Eat Well program exemplifies the spirit of the Heart of Healthcare Award,” said Chris Franklin, president of LocumTenens.com. “By addressing food insecurity and recognizing the powerful connection between nutrition and health, the Eat Well team is creating lasting impact for thousands of individuals and families. Its innovative, community-centered approach demonstrates what is possible when healthcare organizations invest in the well-being of the communities they serve, and we are honored to support and recognize its impactful work.”

As part of this recognition, LocumTenens.com presented a monetary grant to Virtua Health in support of the Eat Well program and its ongoing efforts to advance community health and well-being.

“We are truly grateful to LocumTenens.com for recognizing the importance of Virtua’s Eat Well food access programs and for this generous investment in the health of our community,” said April Schetler, assistant vice president of community health engagement at Virtua Health. “We know that healthcare plays a critical role in helping people live healthier lives, and that access to nutritious food is fundamental to health and well-being. This contribution will help us continue connecting individuals and families across South Jersey with healthy, affordable food.”

Learn more about Virtua Health’s Eat Well initiative here.

About the Heart of Healthcare Award Program

Launched in 2025, Heart of Healthcare is a philanthropic initiative created and presented by LocumTenens.com twice annually to recognize and support hospital-based organizations making a meaningful impact in their communities. Each honoree is selected by the LocumTenens.com Charitable Giving Committee through a rigorous review process and receives a monetary grant to help further its mission. Nominations for LocumTenens.com’s next Heart of Healthcare honoree may be submitted here.

About LocumTenens.com

LocumTenens.com specializes in optimizing healthcare staffing operations with flexible, hybrid and temporary placement of physicians, advanced practitioners, social workers and psychologists. With a presence in more than 90% of the nation’s top healthcare facilities and supporting 150 medical specialties, LocumTenens.com is dedicated to improving healthcare through innovative staffing solutions, connecting clients and clinicians to deliver exceptional and uninterrupted patient care. Founded in 1995, LocumTenens.com is the largest provider of locum tenens services in the U.S. and a leader in the healthcare staffing industry, annually placing more than 7,000 clinicians who deliver care to more than 10 million patients. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, LocumTenens.com is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies. Learn more at LocumTenens.com.

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