Newark Gets Healthier With New Pharmacy & Farmacy

A new pharmacy and food “farmacy” are now open to help people in Newark, New Jersey, afford medicine and healthy food.

The new businesses are part of a collaboration between RWJBarnabas Health and Saint James Health to improve health outcomes in the city. The new pharmacy is located at 228 Lafayette Street and will offer 340b discounted medications and education to patients.

The food “farmacy” will offer fresh produce, refrigerated food, and shelf-stable food to improve access to healthy food in a geographic area that is considered a food desert.

“A thriving community’s foundation lies in the health and well-being of its residents,” said Nicole Fields, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Saint James Health. “We have big plans to deliver health care in a collaborative way that improves the health of the patient and their day-to-day lives.

We want there to be a noticeable impact on the access to health care, prescriptions, healthy food, and truly create a healthier Newark.”

RWJBarnabas Health and Saint James Health are committed to addressing health equity and social determinants that impact health outcomes, including access to transportation, primary care facilities, safe housing, affordable medications, health foods, and other socio-economic factors.

The opening of the new pharmacy and food “farmacy” is part of their efforts to deliver healthier and more affordable healthcare services to the people of Newark.