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OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine July 2023 Highlights Among the Letters Reflections Hispanic and Latinx Voices Global Local Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Our Beautiful Planet Voices of Ugandan Students Nursing Division Congratulations Food deserts clearly pose significant challenges to public health in the US, with far-reaching implications for healthcare. The lack of access to affordable and nutritious food contributes to a range of health issues, particularly among marginalized populations. This contributes to the inequities seen in American healthcare and no number of medications can overcome the issue of poor nutrition. There is an increased number of providers prescribing patients healthy foods to reduce their likelihood of developing the chronic conditions mentioned prior, but not many insurance companies include this in coverage leading to further challenges.5 This is an interdisciplinary issue which requires collaborative efforts from various stakeholders, including policymakers, community organizations, and healthcare providers. For more information, refer to the sources or contact ritesh.vidhun@tufts.edu. References: 1. https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2011/december/datafeature-mapping-food-deserts-in-the-us/ 2. https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/45014/30940_err140. pdf 3. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-are-fooddeserts#typical-populations 4. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesityprevention/food-environment/supermarkets-food-retail-farmersmarkets/ 5. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/01/08/food-medicineprescriptions-doctors/ Video of the Month Article of the Month Calendar Global Health Family Photo News Resources Previous Issues of the eMagazine Sharing is Caring (Rose Schwartz) 22
OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Art To Remind Us of Who We Can Be Global Health eMagazine July 2023 Highlights Among the Letters Reflections Co-Editors: Mitra Sadigh and Elina Mukhametshina, MD Hispanic and Latinx Voices Global Local Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Our Beautiful Planet Voices of Ugandan Students Nursing Division Congratulations Video of the Month Article of the Month Calendar Global Health Family Photo News Resources Previous Issues of the eMagazine During times of confusion, tribulation, grief, uncertainty, and despair, the arts enliven us by reintegrating the disjointed pieces of ourselves and replenishing them with clarity and hope. The arts remind us of our individual and collective potential to grow, evolve, and transform. They remind us of what and who we can be and what we can create. In this new section, we bring you works of art that have moved and inspired us. We encourage you to also share works that have inspired you. In this edition of the Global Health E-magazine, I would like to introduce you to the incredibly talented performance artist from Belgium/Mexico, Francis Alÿs. After reading the comments and feedback from participants of the Global Health Day Conference, I couldn’t help but think of Alys’ remarkable work in Lima titled “When Faith Moves Mountains.” “When Faith Moves Mountains” (2002) is a renowned performance art piece by Belgian/Mexican artist Francis Alÿs. The performance took place in Lima, Peru, and involved a large group of volunteers, including students, workers, and residents of the local community. The meaning behind “When Faith Moves Mountains” lies in its exploration of collective action, the power of belief, and the potential for change. The performance revolved around a symbolic gesture of attempting to move a sand dune using shovels. The participants lined up along the edge of the dune and began to shovel small amounts of sand, attempting to collectively shift the massive mound. The physical act of moving the sand dune was not the primary goal of the performance; rather, it served as a metaphor for the belief in collective effort and the potential for small actions to create significant change. Through their combined faith and labor, the participants aimed to challenge the notion of what is possible and emphasize the transformative power of collective action. 23 Art continued on next page >>
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