37 min
Understanding Food Insecurity in Rural California This Is Rural Health
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In this episode of "This is Rural Health," brought to you by the California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA), we discuss a critical issue that affects communities across California and beyond: food insecurity in rural areas. Our host, Scott Hertzberg, President of the CSRHA, is joined by Dr. Laura Clapper, the Market Medical Director for CCA Health California. Together, they shed light on the multifaceted nature of food insecurity and its challenges to rural populations.
As the Medical Director for CCA Health California, Dr. Clapper provides clinical leadership to the health plan, including the quality, clinical operations, and provider network development teams. She works closely with the health plan’s providers and clinical experts to improve the health and well-being of its Medicare members and communities.
Dr. Clapper highlights that food insecurity goes beyond low income, touching on limited transportation access, mobility issues, and the stigma surrounding it. The episode emphasizes the need to reduce this stigma and make food assistance more universally accessible, showcasing the positive impact of universal meal programs and community support.
With a heartwarming real-life story, Dr. Clapper illustrates the complexities of food insecurity, where individuals resort to the emergency room for medical care and a warm meal. Tune in to gain deeper insights into this critical issue and discover how collective efforts can make a significant difference in improving the lives of rural Californians.
The CSRHA has been a go-to resource for rural healthcare and community leaders since 1995. The CSRHA brings an accumulation of actionable insights to the next generation of rural healthcare leaders.
For more behind the scenes of this podcast follow @CSRHApodcast on Twitter or @csrha.advocate on Facebook.
If you enjoy This Is Rural Health, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this!
Learn more about the CSRHA at csrha.org.
In this episode of "This is Rural Health," brought to you by the California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA), we discuss a critical issue that affects communities across California and beyond: food insecurity in rural areas. Our host, Scott Hertzberg, President of the CSRHA, is joined by Dr. Laura Clapper, the Market Medical Director for CCA Health California. Together, they shed light on the multifaceted nature of food insecurity and its challenges to rural populations.
As the Medical Director for CCA Health California, Dr. Clapper provides clinical leadership to the health plan, including the quality, clinical operations, and provider network development teams. She works closely with the health plan’s providers and clinical experts to improve the health and well-being of its Medicare members and communities.
Dr. Clapper highlights that food insecurity goes beyond low income, touching on limited transportation access, mobility issues, and the stigma surrounding it. The episode emphasizes the need to reduce this stigma and make food assistance more universally accessible, showcasing the positive impact of universal meal programs and community support.
With a heartwarming real-life story, Dr. Clapper illustrates the complexities of food insecurity, where individuals resort to the emergency room for medical care and a warm meal. Tune in to gain deeper insights into this critical issue and discover how collective efforts can make a significant difference in improving the lives of rural Californians.
The CSRHA has been a go-to resource for rural healthcare and community leaders since 1995. The CSRHA brings an accumulation of actionable insights to the next generation of rural healthcare leaders.
For more behind the scenes of this podcast follow @CSRHApodcast on Twitter or @csrha.advocate on Facebook.
If you enjoy This Is Rural Health, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this!
Learn more about the CSRHA at csrha.org.
37 min