2023 Department of Pediatrics Academic Annual Report

Community Impact

Increasing Food Insecurity Screening by Emily Franklin

In a dedicated effort to alleviate the struggles of families facing food insecurity, the Increasing Food Insecurity Screening project at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics and Children’s of Alabama is committed to providing resources both within and beyond the confines of the hospital. “While the global aim is to support families admitted to Children’s of Alabama, our current focus is on refining the screening process to accurately identify those experiencing food insecurity,” said Adolfo Molina, M.D., MSHQS,

Adolfo Molina, M.D., MSHQS

assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. “Overcoming the challenges in this arena is crucial to delivering truly holistic care to our families, recognizing that medical advances are only meaningful when basic needs are met.”

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