"Everyone's struggling right now": Impact of COVID-19 on addressing food insecurity in rural primary care.
Arvind SureshKayla E HatchellMaureen B BoardmanChelsey R CanavanTiffany T D'cruzeAlka DevMeaghan A KennedyPublished in: Family practice (2023)
Screening for and addressing FI was a priority for rural primary care practices during the pandemic. The implementation of practice-based FI interventions was supported by stronger practice-community connections and a decrease in stigma. The experiences of providers and staff during the pandemic provide insight into best practices for engaging primary care practices in reducing FI.