Advancing Lifestyle Medicine to Address Chronic Disease with Dr. Michelle McMacken
Advancing Lifestyle Medicine to Address Chronic Disease with Dr. Michelle McMacken  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Mon Mar 16 2026
Description: In this episode, Michelle McMacken, MD, Executive Director of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals, discusses expanding a systemwide lifestyle medicine program focused on preventing and improving chronic disease through nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and community support. She also shares how interdisciplinary care teams and group medical visits are helping patients achieve lasting health improvements.