Name
Innovative Partnerships to Reach Underserved Populations
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Speakers
Jeff Domingus, Healthy Community Health Center (HCHC)
Heather Strock, Sentara Healthcare
Erin Lingo, Shalom Farms
Meaghan Butler, Federation of Virginia Food Banks
Stephanie Toney, CHW Strength
Allsion McGee, Feeding Southwest Virginia
Heather Strock, Sentara Healthcare
Erin Lingo, Shalom Farms
Meaghan Butler, Federation of Virginia Food Banks
Stephanie Toney, CHW Strength
Allsion McGee, Feeding Southwest Virginia
Description
Session Summary:
- Explore nontraditional strategies for tackling food insecurity as discussed by expert panelists. Delve into the innovative collaborations between food access organizations and community pharmacies, home health agencies, FQHCs, and health plans. These partnerships operate across diverse settings, geographies, and target populations, offering inspiration for creative approaches to addressing food needs in clinics and communities alike.
Session objectives:
- Explore diverse strategies for tackling food insecurity across different settings and populations.
- Identify successful collaborations between food access organizations and healthcare entities.
- Gain inspiration for creative approaches to addressing food needs in clinics and communities.
Session Type
Breakout Session
Meeting Room
James A