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The Farm to Hospital Story, Part 1: Dr. KimberLee Mudge

The Farm to Hospital Story, Part 1: Dr. KimberLee Mudge13 okt17 min

How can access to fresh, nutritious food help build healthier patients and communities?

Listen in as Dr. Andy Dessel, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, explores the connection between food insecurity, nutrition, and health. Drawing on his experience with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and his work with the Foundation, Dr. Dessel shares how the Farm to Hospital Program is putting fresh produce into the hands of patients today and how the program could continue to grow across Central Pennsylvania. Podcast - Andy