Powering Human Care Sodexo

Explore the evolution of pediatric healthcare and community impact with Jenine Rabin, head of the All Children's Foundation at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Join the conversation as she shares the hospital's journey from expanding academic missions to transforming fundraising for groundbreaking initiatives. Discover how they address vital community needs, from food insecurity programs (reaching thousands!) to creating thriving, healthy communities. Gain insights into the unique challenges and triumphs of pediatric care, and how collaboration and sharing best practices can elevate healthcare for all.

In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges for hospital administration in rural areas. Our guest, Lauren Faison-Clark, CEO of Doctors Memorial Hospital in Perry, Florida, discusses how she and her team address social determinants of health -- especially access to proper nutrition. Listen along as she and host David Gillan explore solutions to hospital challenges, aiming to enhance patient care amidst economic hardships and natural disasters.

We're proud to welcome from New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ office, Kate MacKenzie, the Executive Director for the Mayor's Office of Food Policy. She and host David Gillan discuss the important work she and her team are doing for the health of the people of New York -- especially at New York City Health and Hospitals, where Sodexo teams are providing nutritious and delicious plant-based meals.

In this episode, David Gillan discusses community outreach team leaders focused on addressing food insecurity at Augusta Health. They explore initiatives like the food pantry and food pharmacy, detailing how they reach participants through community events, referrals, and partnerships with providers. You'll hear about the challenges of screening for food insecurity and the importance of creating a supportive and respectful environment for participants in addition to the role Sodexo plays in supporting programs like the Food Pharmacy, providing healthy food demonstrations, and collaborating on initiatives such as Meals on Wheels. Our guests offer advice for similar programs, emphasizing the value of community partnerships and diversifying funding sources to make a positive impact on food access and nutrition in the community.

In this episode, David Gillan is joined by Dean Caruso of Yale New Haven Hospital to
discuss the importance of healthcare resilience, emphasizing the need for
efficient supply chain management, workforce sustainability, and financial cost containment in the face of challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join us on a captivating journey through the world of nutrition and dietetics in this episode of "Powering Human Care." First, meet the remarkable Dr. Claudia Sealey-Potts, Director of the Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition program at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and an esteemed leader in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Sealey-Potts shares her inspiring journey, from her roots in Trinidad and Tobago to becoming a trailblazer in boosting the dietitian workforce. In our second segment, Dr. Jen Arts-Salvatore, the director of the Master's in Dietetics Online Program at the University of Rhode Island, takes the stage. Dive into a conversation about the evolving landscape of dietetics education and the crucial role it plays in the future of healthcare. Discover how URI is revolutionizing dietetics education with an innovative and flexible master's program that's accessible to students from across the nation. Explore the challenges and opportunities facing registered dietitians as they navigate a changing industry and a new requirement for a master's degree. Uncover the financial support and incentives available to students, making this essential career path more accessible than ever before. Whether you're a healthcare enthusiast or aspiring dietitian, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the intersection of nutrition and healthcare.