Social Determinants of Health

Project Introduction:

Our Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Program is dedicated to addressing the intricate relationship between food insecurity and child health. Through research and community collaboration, the program seeks to understand how food insecurity and food quality affect chronic childhood diseases, child development, family mental health, and healthcare utilization. In partnership with the MedStar Pediatric Department, our Health Financing Initiative (HFI) team is exploring innovative methods to measure program outcomes and validate its real-world impact. Our goal is to lay the groundwork for impactful, data-informed solutions that address these critical social factors affecting child health.

Related News:

Food as Medicine: Research Shows Partnership to Feed Families During COVID is a Practical and Feasible Model in the Health Care Setting.

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_{Food as Medicine: Research Shows Partnership to feed families during COVID is a practical and feasible model in the health care setting. MedStar Health – Healthcare Provider. (n.d.). https://www.medstarhealth.org/blog/food-as-medicine}