Nourishing Underserved Populations Despite Scarcer Resources: Adaptations of an Urban Safety Net Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2020.306132 and PMC identifier 7958020.
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Abstract
A safety-net hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, made adaptations to its Nourishing Our Community Program to accommodate restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic to continue providing food and education to patients. While participation in programs decreased overall, some of the adaptations made, including virtual classes and food pantry home delivery, were well received and are planned to be maintained after the pandemic subsides. By making adjustments to operational procedures, the Nourishing Our Community Program continued to reach its underserved population despite pandemic challenges.
Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
- Food Assistance
- Medically Underserved Area
- Resource Allocation
- Safety-net Providers
- Vulnerable Populations