Food as Medicine transcends traditional nutrition approaches by recognizing the inherent power of what we consume to influence and enhance our total well-being. Join Dr. Kofi Essel and the Healthy Hospital Initiative as we delve into Food as Medicine in health care settings; strategies to seamlessly incorporate Food as Medicine within complex health systems; and explore real-world examples of Food as Medicine within the DC region. Learn how communities and health care providers use the power of nutrition for transformative health initiatives.

As hospitals in the District continue efforts to improve health equity in accordance with hospital goals and federal requirements, it is important to understand key strategies for the collection of health-related social needs (HRSNs). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlined key strategies to support health care facilities in developing a universal HRSN screening following feedback from organizations using the CMS screening model and recommendations from leaders in the field. The strategies are included in this document to support District hospitals in the successful implementation of universal HRSN screenings.