Hunger and Housing: Lessons from COVID-19

Hunger and Housing: Lessons from COVID-19 is organized by Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS).,Activity Term:,Original Release Date: October 5, 2020,Termination Date: October 5, 2023,Course Overview:,COVID-19 has exacerbated the effects of the social determinants of health, especially around housing and hunger. Food insecurity and the ability to afford safe and stable housing lead to physical and mental health consequences that are disproportionally felt by marginalized populations. This webinar (recorded on September 23, 2020) examines the physical and mental health impact of housing and food insecurity, and its effects during COVID-19.,Course Objective:,• Examine the physical and mental health impact of housing and food insecurity,• Describe the disproportionate effects of housing and food insecurity during COVID-19 on marginalized populations,• Identify the systemic approaches needed to address food and housing insecurity