Convening: Food & Nutrition in Healthcare Coalition
Friday, September 15 from 2 - 3 p.m.
With partners and advocates across the state, we’re building a diverse, cross-sector coalition to organize around “food and nutrition in healthcare” policy and program implementation opportunities in Colorado. Efforts will also align closely with priorities identified during the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
This work will prioritize food and diet in an individual’s health plan, with the goal of preventing or treating costly chronic health conditions. Such nutrition interventions also can improve household food security and address health disparities. We intend to ensure the coalition’s work is informed and transformed by Medicaid members and those working as advocates for their communities.
We’re hosting this convening for those interested in participating in the Food & Nutrition in Healthcare coalition. The group will begin strategizing around future advocacy and policy opportunities, plus discuss the frequency of meetings and communications.
All are welcome to join! As part of our community to equity, we offer interpretation in Spanish and English, along with closed captioning, during all Blueprint-hosted meetings and activities. Compensation is also available to anyone who voluntarily participates outside of their regular job.
The Food & Nutrition in Healthcare coalition is officially a part of Workgroup 4: Increasing Enrollment in SNAP and WIC – and some collaborative efforts are already underway. If you or your organization are interested in getting involved, please contact Greta Allen, the Blueprint’s Policy Manager.