Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has scheduled the Nourishing Change Conference, an inclusive summit on the future of health and well-being in America, for May 13-15, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This event is designed to explore the transformative power of nutrition, consumer product goods, technology, pharmacy, clinic, retail and other health interventions that can improve the holistic health of individuals and communities. It reflects the cross-sector commitment of organizations to collectively drive change.
“Empowering communities is essential for improving health outcomes and ensuring everyone has access to making healthy choices. It requires a collective effort – from healthcare providers to retailers, policymakers and individuals,” said Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health.
“With the upcoming Nourishing Change Conference, we’re rallying innovators from all corners of business, technology, academia, government and healthcare to discuss how we can collaborate and engage communities to address the barriers to better health. Together, we can redefine the role of food in health and wellness and make a lasting difference in people’s lives.”
The conference will bring together a diverse group of leaders to explore pioneering services and products that signal what the future of retail, health and nutrition can look like. Discussions will delve into the role organizations and innovations can play in nourishing community health. Participants will have the opportunity to personalize their experience through three different tracks – nutrition insecurity, redefining healthy eating and integrative care.
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“We look forward to participating in the 2025 Nourishing Change Conference, which will bring together changemakers from across the health and wellness industry,” said Angie Nelson, SVP of pharmacy at Hy-Vee.
“Hy-Vee, Kroger and other retailers are positioned to bridge the gap between nutrition and health, and this event creates a collaborative space for us to address the issues that are impacting the health of our communities.”
Panel sessions will cover topics surrounding the future of retail health, the business case for integrating health and pharmacy, nutrition insecurity and social care, the art of behavioral shifts, and innovation and AI in health and science.
The conference also will include an emerging brands competition, allowing attendees to interact with up-and-coming companies and learn how their products provide healthy options for customers.
“Getting new perspectives through ongoing dialogue, innovation and collaborations empowers us to keep thinking bigger and finding new ways to make health, wellness and nutrition more accessible to the communities we serve,” said Jim Kirby, chief commercial officer of Kroger Health.
“We’re excited to host some of the top minds at Nourishing Change to explore how personalized approaches to food and nutrition can proactively combat illness and alleviate the strains on our health system.”
The Nourishing Change Conference registration is now open to the public at the conference website, along with information about speakers and travel accommodations.
