Community Garden Flourishes at UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine

In a remarkable year of growth and community engagement, the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) in partnership with Gardopia Gardens has successfully cultivated its Community Garden, a project embodying the union of holistic health, education, and environmental stewardship.

This initiative has not only enhanced the educational experience for UIWSOM students through hands-on learning about the intersection of botany, and nutrition but has also significantly empowered the local community to progress the vision of food as medicine

The garden, rich with medicinal plants, vegetables, and herbs, serves as a resource for local food banks and a center for community education on sustainable living and healthy diets Furthermore, the partnership has spurred innovative research into the medicinal properties of various plants, reinforcing UIWSOM's commitment to integrating nature and health.

This partnership between UIWSOM and Gardopia Gardens is more than a garden; it's a growing legacy of community, health, and sustainability our future generations.