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Molina Healthcare of Illinois and Foodsmart celebrate national nutrition month with joint effort to improve nutrition among new mothers. * 1 hr ago * 0 CHICAGO, March 24, 2026 - Molina Healthcare of Illinois is continuing its partnership with Foodsmart, a national tele nutrition and food care provider, to make nutrition a core part of maternal health care for Molina members. Through this collaboration, eligible, expectant Molina mothers can access Foodsmart's maternal health program, including support from registered dietitians and medically tailored meals that improve long-term health. Since its launch in April 2025, Foodsmart's program has engaged more than 850 Molina members in Illinois, delivering over 26,000 healthy meals and connecting program participants to registered dietitians. This has led to a 52% reduction in food insecurity and a 20% decrease in hypertension among Molina members, underscoring the role proper nutrition plays in supporting overall health. "At Foodsmart, our personalized approach to nutrition helps mothers access the food they need during pregnancy while building nutrition independence and honoring cultural food preferences," said Jennifer McGuire, chief customer experience officer at Foodsmart. "Our collaboration with Molina has effectively connected pregnant mothers to registered dietitians within two weeks of enrollment in the program, supporting healthier pregnancies and new beginnings for families in Illinois." Proper nutrition during pregnancy is critical for fetal development and healthy birth outcomes. In Illinois, where the pre-term birth rate is higher than the national average, offering comprehensive support for new mothers is especially important. "Building healthier communities begins with investing in the holistic health of our mothers and babies who are the future of Illinois," said Kris Classen, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Illinois. "This collaboration aligns with Molina's ongoing commitment to advancing maternal health outcomes by addressing the key factors that shape them." About Molina Healthcare of Illinois Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc. provides government-funded, quality health care, serving members through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs in Illinois. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces. For more information about Molina Healthcare of Illinois, visit MolinaHealthcare.com. About Foodsmart Foodsmart is the leading foodcare platform in the U.S., built to deliver nutrition-driven healthcare at scale. Powered by a national network of Registered Dietitians and serving more than 3 million members, Foodsmart combines clinical nutrition care, behavior change tools, and food benefits to improve outcomes while lowering healthcare costs. For more information, please visit www.foodsmart.com.

Foodsmart, a telenutrition and foodcare provider, has appointed Dr Toyin Ajayi, co-founder and CEO of Cityblock Health, to its board of directors. The appointment comes as Foodsmart scales its services for Medicaid populations. Dr Ajayi is a board-certified family medicine physician with extensive experience serving Medicaid and dually eligible populations through value-based care models. At Cityblock Health, she has built a care organisation integrating primary care, behavioural health and social support for underserved communities. Foodsmart partners with health plans and providers to deliver virtual dietitian care, medically tailored nutrition and food benefits. The company currently serves more than 3 million members nationwide. Dr Ajayi also serves on Evolent Health's board and is a National Academy of Medicine member.