Foods Role in Healthcare with Holly Freishtat

In this episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis engages with Holly Freishtat, the Senior Director of Feeding Change at the Milken Institute, in a profound discussion about the transformative role of food in healthcare. Holly shares her extensive experience in the food system, policy making, and her work on pioneering food as medicine initiatives. Delve into how food prescriptions, medically tailored meals, and nutrition security are reshaping the landscape of healthcare and community well-being. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of nutrition, health policy, and community empowerment.Show Notes1. IntroductionWelcome and introduction of guest Holly Freishtat by host Corey Dion Lewis.Overview of the episode's focus on the role of food in medicine and health.2. Holly Freistadt's BackgroundHolly discusses her 25-year career journey in the food system, from farming to food policy.The passion driving her work in food and its influence on health.3. From Local Projects to PolicyInsights into Holly’s work in Baltimore, addressing food access and policy.Evolution of her career towards health policy.4. COVID-19 and Nutrition SecurityDiscussion on the impact of the pandemic on nutrition security and food distribution.Efforts in Baltimore, including the distribution of produce boxes.5. Food as Medicine: Concept and ApplicationHolly elaborates on the concept of food as medicine.Different types of food prescriptions and their significance in healthcare.6. Scaling Challenges and SolutionsChallenges in nationwide implementation of food as medicine programs.Issues around policy, technology, and funding.7. Healthcare Provider PerspectivesInsights into how healthcare providers view food prescriptions.The importance of patient-centric approaches in healthcare.8. Nationwide Implementation: Current and Future StateHolly’s perspective on the present and future of food as medicine initiatives across the U.S.Connect with HollyFeeding ChangeConnect with The Healthy ProjectLinkedinInstagramFacebookWebsite ★ Support this podcast ★