{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c82f1828aad6b8827ee23a0/5f6a4e741063e9706318514d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Hunger Awareness Month","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5c82f1828aad6b8827ee23a0/1600804558332-d3e59a43b8390d0ebdf0c96fd9c5e55c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>September is Hunger Awareness Month, a month to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis and dedicate ourselves to a solution. Despite being born in one of the world’s wealthiest countries, there are many&nbsp;children and adults in the United States who are food insecure or hungry. Today we'll discuss the psychological effects of hunger on children, food insecurity&nbsp;and how you can make a difference in your community with our guest Dr. Ruth Patterson, Pediatrician with the University Of Mississippi Medical Center.</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,128,html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Women, Infants and Children (WIC)</strong></a> provides low-income women, infants and children with food, nutrition counseling, and access to health services.</li><li><a href=\"http://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP) </strong></a>provides nutritional food assistance for those who meet eligibility requirements.</li><li>SNAP is <strong>meant to be a supplement to one’s income to help ensure nutritional needs are met.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you or someone you know needs help please contact:</strong></p><ul><li>MS Department of Human Services  <a href=\"https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/</a>  or call 601-359-4500</li><li>MS State Department of Health <a href=\"http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,128,html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,128,html</a> </li><li>MS WIC Program: Phone (601) 991-6000 or call toll-free (800) 545-6747</li><li>The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) Ambulatory EversCare Clinic <a href=\"https://umc.edu/evers-williams/Focus-Areas/health-care/EversCare.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://umc.edu/evers-williams/Focus-Areas/health-care/EversCare.html</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}