57 I Food is Medicine: How UC Davis is Bridging Healthcare and Community w/ Dr. Reshma Gupta

We delve 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. Our 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, we illuminate the transformative power of culturally relevant, nutritious food in healthcare settings. We 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.

Overview:

• 03:29 Food empowers health, community, climate, and economy.
• 06:11 Connect with communities for culturally palatable food.
• 12:51 Food unites communities through cultural cooking classes.
• 14:57 Understanding, connecting, and revitalizing community food initiatives.
• 19:42 Deliver local, healthy, affordable foods to schools.
• 22:35 Medicaid targets disparities; Medicare lacks similar policies.
• 26:52 Early adopters invest in wellness, promising results.
• 28:56 UC Davis cafeteria offers gourmet-quality meals.

Resources:

• Food is Medicine - UC Davis

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