The DEI Shift
In part 2 of this two-part series, we discuss some of the political factors that perpetuate food insecurity, what we can do to combat it, and some of the cool resources available to us.
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The DEI Shift
The DEI Shift's mission is to create a podcast series on diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) in medicine that sparks discussion and provides practice-changing data and stories for a physician, student, allied health professional, and health care leader audience. Listeners will be able to gain useful information to improve their practices and environments, to gain empathy, cultural competency, and humility, and to learn more about emerging D.E.I. concepts. The DEI Shift will discuss issues related to gender, race, sexuality, religion, ability, socioeconomics, and so much more.

Learning Objectives
- Summarize how the Hunger Vital Sign can be used as a screening tool for Food Insecurity.
- Describe the government assistance programs available to combat Food Insecurity.
- Describe some of the challenges food pantries face in terms of the availability of nutritious food items.
- [00:00] Intro to Part 2
- [00:47] Political Factors that Impact Food Insecurity
- Dr. Mathew talks about poverty, racial segregation and other political factors that perpetuate Food Insecurity
- Article from 2011 on the cost of hunger in America
- [2:58] Ways That We Can Combat Food Insecurity
- Dr. Mathew brings discusses the different avenues we have to combat this issue
- Educating ourselves on the issue
- Advocate within various professional societies
- Build awareness
- Dr. Mathew discusses the Hunger Vital Sign, which is >97% sensitive 75% specific for food insecurity
- Government resources available for our patients suffering from Food Insecurity
- Dr. Mathew discusses charity sources and how they should be thought of as an emergency resource
- Additional resources
- GotFood App
- National Hunger Hotline
- English: 1-866-3HUNGRY
- Spanish: 1-877-3HAMBRE
- Dr. Mathew brings discusses the different avenues we have to combat this issue
- [13:30] Food Pantries vs Food Banks
- Dr. Mathew discusses the difference between food pantries and food banks
- Discuss challenges with food pantries, specifically with low nutritious food that can be seen in some food pantries. However some food pantries are insuring that the food being given away at these pantries/banks contain fresh food
- Dr. Mathew shares the great partnership her clinic has with the Chicago Food Bank
- Dr. Mathew discusses the difference between food pantries and food banks
- [17:54] Doctors for Hunger Free America (DHFA)
- Dr. Mathew describes her role in DHFA and their role as an advisory group for Hunger Free America
- [21:57] Outro
- Twitter and Instagram @TheDEIshift, email at thedeishift@gmail.com, and our website www.thedeishift.com
Credits:
Co-Hosts/Producers: Dr. DJ Gaines, Dr. Ricardo Correa,
Executive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin
Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Tiffany Leung
Senior Producers: Dr. DJ Gaines, Dr. Maggie Kozman
Editor/Assistant Producers: Emily Han, Clara Baek
Production Assistants: Deepti Yechuri, Lynn Nguyen
Website/Art Design: Ann Truong
Music: Chris Dingman
Disclaimer: The DEI Shift podcast and its guests provide general information and entertainment, but not medical advice. Before making any changes to your medical treatment or execution of your treatment plan, please consult with your doctor or personal medical team. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by The DEI Shift. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by The DEI Shift team are those of each individual, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The DEI Shift team and its guests, employers, sponsors, or organizations we are affiliated with.
Season 3 of The DEI Shift podcast is proudly sponsored by the American College of Physicians Southern California Region III Chapter.
The DEI Shift theme music is by Chris Dingman. Learn more at www.chrisdingman.com.
Contact us: thedeishift@gmail.com, @thedeishift, thedeishift.com
Contributors
Clara Baek – Podcast Staff
Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD, FACP – Moderator
Dirk (DJ) Gaines, MD, ACP Member – Moderator
Emily Han – Podcast Staff
Dr. Pooja Jaeel – Podcast Staff
Suja Mathew, MD, FACP - Speaker
Lynn Nguyen – Podcast Staff
Deepti Yechuri – Podcast staff
Reviewers
Tiffany Leung, MD, MPH, FACP
Independent Contractor: PlushCare, Inc.
Tammy Lin, MD, MPH, FACP
Stock: Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie, Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc., Sanofi US Services, Inc.
Relevant financial relationships appear in italics below each individual’s name. All financial relationships have been mitigated. All others have nothing to disclose or no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Release Date: July 15, 2021
Expiration Date: July 15, 2024
CME Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Physicians and the DEI Shift. The American College of Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Physicians designates each enduring material (podcast) for 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Points
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.5 medical knowledge MOC Point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
How to Claim CME Credit and MOC Points
After listening to the podcast, complete a brief multiple-choice question quiz. To claim CME credit and MOC points you must achieve a minimum passing score of 66%. You may take the quiz multiple times to achieve a passing score.