Food as Medicine Practicum, Grady
Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities
In 2017, Grady established the Food as Medicine (FAM) Partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Open Hand Atlanta to address food access and chronic disease among Grady patients, employees and the greater community. Through this partnership, Grady has established mobile food pharmacies at three neighborhood clinics and opened Jesse Hill Market at Grady Memorial Hospital featuring a Food Pharmacy, Teaching Kitchen, and Farmers Market. Grady is looking for 2-3 students to assist with implementation and evaluation of FAM programs, including Fresh Food Carts serving three neighborhood clinics, JHM Food Pharmacy, cooking classes, and employee wellness efforts.
Responsibilities
Practicum students will work with Grady’s Community Benefit Manager, the Food as Medicine team, and our Registered Dietitians. The primary responsibilities of practicum students will include:
- Support JHM Food Pharmacy and Fresh Food Cart operations including planning, food packing and distribution to patients, evaluation and sustainability
- Assist with patient and employee cooking classes and food demons in the Teaching Kitchen
- Support FAM volunteer recruitment, onboarding and training
- Evaluate the nutrition program currently being offered to Grady employees
- Continue development of employee engagement opportunities related to FAM
- Assist with required FAM reporting for research and philanthropic grants
*Attendance at Fresh Food Carts at the neighborhood clinics twice per month is required. Addresses are located here.
- Asa Yancey: 1st Wednesday of the month at 9am-2pm
- Brookhaven: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 9am-3pm
- Ponce Center: 3rd Wednesday at 9am-2pm
Timeline
The practicum may take place over one or two semesters starting August 2021 and students must work a minimum of 10 hours/week.
Grady Health System Requirements
Students must complete a background check, drug screening, and health clearance through the ACEMAPP platform at their own expense (estimated cost is $100-150).
Students must adhere to all Grady COVID precautions including universal masking, symptom screening when on campus, and social distancing. Students are required to provide their own PPE (medical mask when on campus or cloth mask when working outdoors).
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, contact Katie Mooney, Manager of Population Health and Community Benefit, at klmooney [at] gmh [dot] edu or 678-296-2282 or. Applicants should send their resume and a brief explanation of interest by Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
