Nourishing Communities Part 2: Tackling Health Disparities Through Accessible Food Resources

Faculty

Monica E. Peek, MD, MPH, MSc
Moderator
Ellen H. Block Professor of Health Justice
Vice-Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Department of Medicine
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL 
Diana Mesa, RDN, LDN, CDCES
Founder, En La Mesa Nutrition
Miami, FL

Statement of Need

Food insecurity and nutritional inequity disproportionately impact underserved communities. These disparities are directly linked to higher rates of chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Research shows that access to healthy food is limited in food deserts, exacerbating the health disparities experienced by these populations. Addressing these social drivers of health is essential to reducing the burden of chronic diseases and improving long-term health outcomes.

In this CME Outfitters Snack, expert faculty will provide evidence-based strategies for healthcare professionals to address food insecurity by promoting community-based interventions, leveraging local partnerships, and integrating culturally tailored programs. Participants will explore the role of nutrition in managing chronic diseases and the importance of food access in preventive care, with the aim of reducing health disparities in underserved populations.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to better:

  • Identify the impact of food insecurity and nutritional inequity on health disparities in underserved communities
  • Implement actionable strategies for the multidisciplinary care team to address food insecurity and nutritional inequity

Financial Support

This program is supported by an independent medical education grant from CVS Health.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physician associates (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and other applicable health care clinicians

Credit Information

Jointly Accredited Provider

In support of improving patient care, CME Outfitters, LLC, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians (ACCME) 0.75

CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists (ACPE) 0.75

This application-based activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours (0.075 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit (JA0007185-0000-24-096-H01-P).

Pharmacists/Pharmacy Tech (ACPE) 0.75

This application-based activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours (0.075 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit (JA0007185-0000-24-096-H01-T).

Nurses (ANCC) 0.75

This activity is designated for 0.75 contact hours.

California Residents: This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. CME Outfitters, LLC’s provider number is CEP15510.

Interprofessional (IPCE) 0.75

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit for learning and change.

Physician Assistants (AAPA): 0.75

CME Outfitters, LLC, has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 11/12/2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ABIM MOC 0.75

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

MIPS Improvement Activity

Completion of this accredited CME activity meets the expectations of an Accredited Safety or Quality Improvement Program (IA_PSPA_28) for the Merit-based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS). Clinicians should submit their improvement activities by attestation via the CMS Quality Payment Program website.

Royal College MOC

Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

Case Management (CCMC) 0.75

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. The course is approved for 0.75 CE contact hour(s). Activity code and Approval number will be awarded on your certificate of completion.

Disclosure Declaration

Dr.  Peek reports the following financial relationships:

Advisory Board: Abbott–Diabetes Health Equity Advisory Board (2022)

Ms. Mesa reports the following financial relationships:

Advisor: Way

Consultant, Instructor: Wondr Health

The following individuals have no financial relationships to disclose: 

Jeffrey Helfand, DO (Peer Reviewer)
Shirley Michelle Franks, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC (Peer Reviewer)
Thomas Mitchell, MSW (Planning Committee)
Chelsey Goins, PhD (Planning Committee)
Scott J. Hershman, MD, FACEHP, CHCP (Planning Committee)
Sandra Caballero, PharmD (Planning Committee)
Sharon Tordoff (Planning Committee)

Questions about this activity?

Call us at 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767).

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Nourishing Communities Part 2: Tackling Health Disparities Through Accessible Food Resources
Event Date: 11/12/2024