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From Food Deserts to Food Security: Changing the Narrative

Food is medicine. But what if you can’t get it? In this episode, we explore how access to nutritious food shapes health in underserved communities, and what happens when that access is out of reach. Dr. Laura Samuel from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing joins us for a conversation on why food isn’t just fuel—it’s healthcare. 00:00:00 - Introduction: Food as Medicine in Community Health 00:03:07 - What Is Food Insecurity? 00:05:46 - The Impact of Nutrition on Chronic Disease & Care Management 00:08:50 - The Hidden Mental Health Toll & Financial Strain 00:11:42 - Food Deserts and Barriers in Underserved Communities 00:16:12 - SNAP 101: How the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Works 00:18:12 - Addressing the Stigma of Food Assistance 00:23:55 - Rural vs. Urban: Different Realities of Food Access 00:29:17 - The Critical Role of Nutrition Education and SNAP-Ed 00:33:00 - Health Center Innovations: Community Gardens and Food Prescriptions 00:40:28 - Systemic Issues: Why Economic Policy is Health Policy 00:45:46 - Conclusion & Call to Action