Novo Nordisk has given UAB $4 million to expand its Live HealthSmart Alabama program. Founded in 2019, the program offers free mobile pop-up wellness screenings, resources to help Alabamians access fresh fruits and vegetables, and health and nutrition education initiatives.

The funding will be disbursed to Live HealthSmart Alabama over the next three years. The money will go toward expanding the program’s reach in rural areas, starting with Clanton and Oneonta, as well as urban centers like Montgomery.

Novo Nordisk first partnered with Live HealthSmart Alabama in 2023 with a $2.7 million investment to expand the program’s reach in communities including Selma, Demopolis and Dothan.