USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Food Insecurity

In this engaging dialogue, Tumaini Rucker Coker, a pediatrician and member of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, dives deep into the pressing issue of food insecurity in America. She discusses the significance of screening for food insecurity in primary care and its connections to health outcomes. Coker emphasizes the complexities in establishing effective screening practices and the necessity for clinicians to engage in meaningful conversations with patients. Additionally, she advocates for a holistic approach that links healthcare providers with community support systems.