Feeding the Sick

We know good nutrition is tied to good health. But is there evidence that food should be prescribed and paid for like medicine?


Guests: Bouba Dieme and Desirée Allen

David Waters, CEO of Community Servings

Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services


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