?? We're kicking off February with a jam-packed calendar of Voices of Health Equity programming, and we couldn’t be more excited! ?? This month, we’re bringing you thought-provoking discussions, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories from leaders across the health equity landscape. Applying a Trauma-Informed Approach to Nutrition Security Supports in Medical Settings:? This session explores how trauma-informed approaches can enhance nutrition security programs integrated into medical settings, with a focus on communities experiencing food insecurity and lifestyle conditions. Participants will learn actionable strategies, patient-centered communication techniques, and ways to foster equitable messaging. Date: February 13th, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST Nourishing Health Equity: Exploring Feeding America’s Healthcare Partnerships and Food as Medicine Initiatives? This session highlights Feeding America’s innovative strategies to transform the charitable food experience and improve health outcomes for people facing hunger, particularly those with chronic diseases. Panelists will share insights on healthcare partnerships, data-driven approaches, and community-focused practices that offer actionable takeaways for leaders implementing community interventions. Date: February 18th, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST Creating a Culturally Familiar Medically Tailored Meal Program This session explores the development and impact of Open Arms of Minnesota's Cultural Meals Program, which provides medically tailored, culturally familiar meals for Hmong, Latinx, and East African clients disproportionately affected by chronic illness. Speakers will share insights on implementation, client-centered feedback, and the role of culturally tailored meals in improving health outcomes. Date: February 20th, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST “Stepping Down” from Medically Tailored Meals: A Pilot Program to Empower Individuals to Prepare Healthy Meals on their Own This session highlights Community Servings’ innovative Step-Down Program, a 12-week pilot designed to transition clients from Medically Tailored Meals to independent preparation of healthy, medically appropriate diets. Attendees will learn about the program’s development process, the role of a Community Advisory Board in co-designing interventions, and strategies for addressing challenges in creating food-based health equity programs. Date: February 25th, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST USDA Food and Nutrition Services and Nutrition Security Updates This session will feature key updates from USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) on advancing nutrition security as a critical component of health equity. Speakers will discuss recent initiatives, policy changes, and program enhancements designed to improve access to nutritious foods for underserved communities. Date: February 27th, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST Register for all events: https://lnkd.in/eYiDU3Ky
