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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Community Health: Social Determinants of Health
Description: As part of a community health partnership with Valley Health, in this episode of the Valley Today, Janet Michael welcomes back Jason Craig, Director of Community Health from Valley Health for a discussion about social determinants of health and the impact of the health system's Community Health Needs Assessment. Jason discusses how integral food is to health and the impact of social determinants on hospital readmissions. Food insecurity is highlighted as a significant issue affecting health outcomes. Jason and Janet elaborate on the complexity of food access, noting how economic constraints often lead to unhealthy eating choices...