Natural Grocers® proudly renews its partnership with UCHealth in its Ready version. Together. CO Challenge

THE LOAN HISTORY. TOGETHER. CO
UCHealth, a Coloradonot-for-profit health system, serves patients throughout the Rocky Mountain region. UCHealth recently launched Ready. Together. CO challenge after Colorado has slipped in various health metrics in recent years.* More than 50 organizations and nine Colorado Sports teams provide information and resources to help participants improve their health and well-being.

“UCHealth provides specialized medical care and advanced treatment options, but our ultimate goal is to keep our communities healthy and out of the hospital,” said Manny Rodriguez, UCHealth’s chief marketing and experience officer. “Ready. Set. CO aims to inspire Coloradans to take steps to improve their health. Working with organizations like Natural Grocers helps us provide the resources needed to achieve these goals.”

UCHealth and Natural Grocers will be part of the upcoming Outside Festival at Civic Center Park, June 1-2 to promote Ready. Together. CO and educate participants on how they can adopt healthy habits.

NATURAL & READY GROCERY. TOGETHER. CO
Based at Lakewood, ColoradoNatural Grocers has been committed to serving Coloradans since 1955. With 46 stores in Coloradoand 168 nationwide, the family-owned retailer believes everyone should be able to afford to care for themselves and live in a thriving, restorative environment.

“At Natural Grocers, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our communities. Partnering with UCHealth for the Ready. Set. CO. program is a perfect fit with our mission to provide access to affordable and healthy nutrition. high quality and promote healthy eating,” said. Rachel Isely, vice president of Natural Grocers. “We are excited to renew our partnership commitment. We are proud to be part of this incredible group of partners, each invested in the health and well-being of Coloradans.”

In 2024, Natural Grocers will continue to supply Ready. Together. CO website featuring fresh, seasonal, nutritious and delicious recipes to help fuel these Colorado adventures and everyday life, while making every meal and snack count. The company also works with the Ready. Together. The CO team for supporting local events, as well as fun and inspiring competitions throughout the year.

JOIN THE CHALLENGE
Get inspired to be healthier by being part of the Ready. Together. CO Challenge. Customers who visit any Natural Grocers store at Colorado in June, we’ll notice co-branded “Ready.” Set. CO/Natural Grocers,” with a QR code, making it easy to scan and participate in the challenge. Sign up to receive health tips, recipes, exercise plans, local event information and more. You’ll also have exclusive opportunities to win prizes like gear autographed by your favorite. Colorado sports teams and more with Ready Extra. Together. CO Partners.

• Click here to join the Ready. Together. CO Challenge.
• To learn more about Natural Grocers and their nutrition education service, click here.
• For media inquiries, please contact Katie Macarelli – (email protected).

ABOUT NATURAL GROCERY BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is a growing specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, personal care products and dietary supplements. Products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and must not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The company sells only USDA certified organic products and exclusively pasture-raised, no-confinement dairy products and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers’ flexible small store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a friendly, clean and convenient retail environment. The company also offers many free, science-based nutrition education programs to help customers and crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its 5 founding principles, including its “Commitment to Community” and “Commitment to Crew”. In fiscal 2023, the company invested $15 million in additional crew compensation and discretionary payments. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood of Lakewood, Colorado, Natural Grocers has 168 stores in 21 states. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.

About UCHealth
UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that provides the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth has 33,000 employees, 14 acute care hospitals and hundreds of physicians around the world. Coloradosouth Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus Hospital As an academic anchor and the region’s only adult academic medical center, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unparalleled patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 200 clinics, UCHealth provides numerous benefits to the community and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation.

*The Centennial State now ranks 12th in the U.S. Health Rankings, a combined effort of the United Health Foundation and the American Public Health Association, and 16th in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings .

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