In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Patrick O'Shaughnessy, President & CEO at Catholic Health, to discuss the different ways that Catholic Health is bending the disease curve by identifying and supporting people who are food insecure.
Summary
Catholic Health: Bending the Disease Curve by Addressing Food Insecurity
Introduction
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Patrick O'Shaughnessy, President & CEO at Catholic Health, to discuss the different ways that Catholic Health is bending the disease curve by identifying and supporting people who are food insecure.
Bending the Disease Curve
Dr. Patrick Oshan is the President and CEO of Catholic Health, and he has been working to address food insecurity through partnerships with community-based organizations. By screening patients in the emergency room for hunger, they are able to provide immediate nutritional support when necessary, as well as enrolling them in long-term nutritional assistance programs such as SNAP. These partnerships are important for creating healthier populations and reducing healthcare expenditures.
Link Between Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease
Dr. Rohani talks about the link between food insecurity and chronic disease, citing statistics such as 44%, 99% positive health outcomes, and 11% added healthcare costs for older adults. He also discusses ways that health systems can address food insecurity, including SNAP programs, cooperative gardens, and other creative solutions.
Learn More About Catholic Health's Work
Dr. Rohani encourages people to learn more about Catholic Health's work with food insecurity by visiting their website www.chsli.org. By addressing food insecurity, Catholic Health is not only improving the health outcomes of their patients, but also creating a healthier community overall.
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This episode aired on 01/13/2023 and can be listened here.
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