Healthcare for Humans: Food is Medicine: How UC Davis is Bridging Healthcare and Community

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Episode 57 Food is Medicine: How UC Davis is Bridging Healthcare and Community w/ Dr. Reshma Gupta On this episode host Raj Sundar delves into the "Food is Medicine" concept with Dr. Reshma Gupta, Chief of Population Health and Accountable Care at UC Davis Health, exploring how culturally appropriate food programs can enhance health outcomes and bolster local economies. Their discussion highlights the importance of cultural connections, integrating economic and environmental factors, and addressing food insecurity through innovative healthcare models. By sharing patient stories and program successes, they illuminate the transformative power of culturally relevant, nutritious food in healthcare settings. They envision a future where healthy food is accessible and affordable and examine the need for policy advocacy, better data collection, and community collaboration to achieve it. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/