In 2003, an organic farmers' market was established at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Oakland, CA.

The goal was to:

1. Promote healthy eating as a key element of our health education and health maintenance programs;

2. Create a healthy food environment for staff, patients and community residents; and

3. Support the agricultural community.

Coming soon, there may be as many as 30 farmers' markets at Kaiser Permanente facilities in 5 states.

At Axis-360.com we recognize Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center as being one of the pioneers in supporting healthy lifestyles within a healthy community.