Grady Food as Medicine Practicum

In 2017, Grady formed 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 interventions including produce distributions, SNAP assistance, and home-delivered meals, and opened Jesse Hill Market at Grady Hospital featuring a Food Pharmacy, Teaching Kitchen, and Cafe. 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 demos in the Teaching Kitchen
 Lead FAM volunteer recruitment, training, and tracking
 Support program evaluation efforts including data collection, entry, analysis, and presentation of findings
 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 Grady clinics 2x per month is required. Addresses are located here.
 Asa Yancey: 1st Wednesday of the month at 8am-2pm
 Brookhaven: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 8am-3pm
 Ponce Center: 3rd Wednesday at 8am-2pm

Timeline
The practicum may take place over one or two semesters starting January 2022 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 vaccination, universal masking, and social distancing.

How to Apply
For more information or to apply, contact Katie Mooney, Sr. Manager of Population Health and Community Benefit, at klmooney [at] gmh [dot] edu or 678-296-2282. Applicants should send their resume and a brief explanation of interest by Friday, November 12, 2021.