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Beyond the Plate: Confronting Hidden Hunger in Healthcare
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True health encompasses more than just treating illness—it involves understanding and addressing the whole patient, including their access to nourishing food. This isn't just another box to tick; it's crucial for improving patient outcomes. The tricky part is that food insecurity doesn't always look like what we expect. Patients might not come out and say they're struggling to access healthy food. This can lead to misdiagnosis or ineffective treatment plans. Discover how to identify the often-overlooked signs of hidden hunger and integrate essential food security measures into your care plans:
- Ensure every patient has access to the nourishing food they need, directly impacting their health outcomes.
- Forge stronger connections with community resources to provide comprehensive support, extending care beyond the clinic.
- Adopt motivational interviewing techniques to encourage open discussions about food-related challenges, breaking down the stigma and building trust.
- Offer actionable, realistic strategies for patients to secure better access to healthy food, even with limited resources.
- Drive policy changes within your organization to prioritize food security, recognizing its fundamental role in patient health.
This seminar is designed to fit seamlessly into your existing workflow, offering practical, evidence-based strategies that won't overwhelm your schedule but will significantly enhance your patient care approach. Transform your practice by making food security a key component of patient care, ensuring access to healthy food for everyone, and promoting a supportive, stigma-free culture.
Clancy Harrison, RD
Clancy Harrison, RD, is a renowned registered dietitian, public speaker, and author dedicated to transforming the narrative around food insecurity and advocating for food dignity. With over 15 years of experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics, Clancy has emerged as a leading voice in the fight against hidden hunger, leveraging her expertise to challenge misconceptions and educate communities about the complexities of food access and its impact on health. As the president of a large food pantry and a leader in the Community Voice Project, she has firsthand experience in addressing food insecurity at the grassroots level. Clancy’s work extends beyond the pantry, as she collaborates with healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers to create sustainable solutions for food equity. Her innovative approach combines nutrition education with advocacy, aiming to ensure that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to the nourishing food they need to thrive. Clancy’s mission is driven by a deep belief in the power of empathy, education, and action to make a lasting difference in the lives of those affected by food insecurity.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Clancy Harrison is the founder of the Food Dignity庐 Movement and receives compensation as a consultant. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from 小蝌蚪视频. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Clancy Harrison is an ambassador National Dairy Council.