Ardmore Institute of Health

11/17/2025

Ardmore Institute of Health is thrilled to announce the establishment of The Dexter Shurney, MD Well-being Fellowship by HERO.

This endowed research fellowship celebrates the ongoing leadership and legacy of Dr. Dexter Shurney and is dedicated to advancing integrity, healthy lifestyle, and equity.

AIH, Blue Zones, and Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation have provided initial funding for the endowment, and we are seeking additional inaugural support that will enable three to four annual research awards.

Click the link below to learn more and contribute to the endowment.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/news/new-endowed-research-fellowship-honors-dr-dexter-shurneys-leadership-in-health-equity

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11/14/2025

Ardmore Institute of Health is proud to welcome Dr. MaryEllen Eller to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Eller is a board-certified psychiatrist who integrates the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of well-being to help clients optimize their performance and live purpose-driven, meaningful lives.

“Dr. Eller’s expertise in behavioral health and commitment to Whole Person Care will be invaluable in helping us change the way people are cared for in America,” says Dr. Ron Stout, President and CEO of AIH.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/news/ardmore-institute-of-health-welcomes-dr-maryellen-eller-to-its-board-of-trustees

11/13/2025

Ardmore Institute of Health is delighted to feature the outcomes of a Community Health Worker-led study which assessed the effectiveness of an adapted intervention in Southern California.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/news/loma-linda-university-supporting-healthy-weight-in-times-of-crisis

11/10/2025

This fall, Ardmore Institute of Health awarded $1,894,818 across 17 projects that will help advance our vision: a future where healthy environments and lifestyles provide equitable and preferred methods to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

Click the link below to learn more about each project.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/news/ardmore-institute-of-health-announces-fall-2025-grant-recipients

11/07/2025

Join Ardmore Institute of Health at the 2025 Teaching Kitchen Symposium, hosted by the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative. The Symposium will unite a passionate community committed to advancing and as medicine in both clinical and community settings.

Click the link below to learn more and register.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/events/teaching-kitchen-symposium

11/06/2025

Ardmore Institute of Health is delighted to support the AAFP’s Scaling Whole Health Convening, bringing leaders together to identify ways payment and workforce training can best facilitate broader implementation of strategies within primary care.

Click the link below to learn more about this week's convening and access the executive summary.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/news/aafp-convening-executive-summary-scaling-whole-health-strategies-in-primary-care

10/30/2025

Join Ardmore Institute of Health at the FAFP 2025 Winter Summit on December 5th-7th in Amelia Island, FL. will exhibit and share more about free nutrition resources available to family physicians and their patients.

Click the link below to learn more and register.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/events/fafp-2025-winter-summit

10/28/2025

In this November workshop, counselor and chaplain Elliot Smith will share evidence behind how can transform physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Participants will discover practical strategies for cultivating a healthier, more grateful life.

Register to join below or share the workshop details with your patients, employees, or community members.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/events/the-gratitude-prescription

10/27/2025

Ardmore Institute of Health is delighted to share this new article that makes the case for a "vital shift in healthcare" through deeper integration of and .

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/news/lifestyle-medicine-and-behavioral-health-a-time-for-deeper-integration

10/22/2025

📣 Grant Opportunity: Spring 2026 Cycle

Ardmore Institute of Health is accepting LOI Invitation Requests for our next grant cycle through next Monday, October 27, 2025. Click the link below to learn more about our funding priorities and apply.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/apply

10/22/2025

With grant support from Ardmore Institute of Health, Loma Linda University Health has created a new patient handbook to help people treat chronic diseases with a whole-food, plant-based diet.

The handbook introduces nutrition's role in overall health and includes the dietary spectrum from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. It offers recipes, practical tips for overcoming barriers like cost and time constraints, guidance on reading food labels and meal planning, and meal planners and grocery lists to help patients get started.

Click the link below to learn more and download the handbook.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/news/loma-linda-university-health-new-patient-handbook-for-restorative-diet-recipes

With grant support from Ardmore Institute of Health, Loma Linda University Health has created a new patient handbook to help people treat chronic diseases with a whole-food, plant-based diet.

10/17/2025

In this October workshop, registered dietitian Kayli Anderson outlines the health benefits of and demonstrates how to incorporate more fiber into existing meals for improved energy, better digestion, and weight loss.

Click the link below to watch the workshop recording or share it with your patients, employees, or community members.

https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/events/what-happens-to-your-health-when-you-eat-enough-fiber

In this workshop, registered dietitian Kayli Anderson outlines the health benefits of fiber and demonstrates how to incorporate more fiber into existing meals for improved energy, better digestion, and weight loss. About the Presenter: Kayli Anderson is a registered dietitian certified in Lifest