Key Points
- The USDA Rural Health Liaison works to improve the health of rural communities by expanding access to health care and sharing data and information about relevant departmental programs with stakeholders, partners, and customers.
- The role ensures that USDA is well positioned to address the growing health care needs in rural communities.
FIM Opportunities
Food insecurity in rural areas is strongly associated with chronic diseases and poor health outcomes, exacerbating existing health disparities. Limited infrastructure and smaller population bases in rural areas contribute to the lack of access to nutritious foods, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions, including Food Is Medicine approaches.
The Rural Health Liaison plays a critical role in helping relevant partners and members of rural communities and working to support rural communities navigate relevant USDA and federal resources.
