Impacts of Nutrition Policy on Food Insecurity and Individual Health in the United States: A Narrative Review
Read the article Click here Food insecurity remains a persistent and inequitable public health issue in the United States, disproportionately affecting low-income households, communities of color, and rural populations. Despite an abundant national food supply, systemic barriers to accessing nutritious food continue to undermine health equity. As food insecurity rates climb in the postpandemic […]
Social Determinants of Health in Practice: What It Takes to Move From Data to Action
Read the article Click here Decades of research have shown that where you live, what you eat, and whether you can pay your bills shape your health just as much as the care you receive in a doctor’s office—if not more. In fact, research results consistently show these social determinants of health (SDOH) as responsible […]
Letter to Editor: the Underrecognized Barrier of Enrollment in Nutrition Programs
Read the article Click here Author contributionsThe authors’ responsibilities were as follows – MPM, MCG: drafted the manuscript; MPM, MCG, AFM: edited the manuscript; and all authors: read and approved the manuscript.
Impact Report 2025
Read Full Impact Report Here Click here Despite the extraordinary challenges presented last year, we achieved something remarkable: our highest enrollment numbers since our inception. We connected more families to life-sustaining benefits than ever before, proving that with the right infrastructure, expertise, and commitment, barriers can be overcome even in the most difficult circumstances. […]
Impact Report 2024
Read Full Impact Report Here Click here Our team has grown not just in size but in spirit, purpose, and impact. We’ve expanded our ability to enroll more patients in federal benefits, translating directly into real financial relief for over 3,000 families. Each successful enrollment means someone can afford groceries, rent, or essential prescriptions: real […]
The Hidden Work of Staying Enrolled in Federal Benefits
By Regina Agyemang – When we talk about access to public benefits, the conversation often centers on enrolling individuals in programs such as SNAP, WIC, or energy assistance. While this is the important first step, it does not capture the full picture. For many individuals and families, the real challenge begins after they are approved. […]
The Next Frontier: AI, Equity, and the Future of Public Benefits
Read the article Click here Millions of Americans miss out on health and food assistance benefits due to fragmented systems and complex enrollment processes. This piece explores how Link Health, in partnership with the AI for Impact program, is combining AI tools with human navigators to rethink how public benefits are delivered in healthcare settings. […]
Where We Live Matters for Our Health
By Regina Agyemang – When people think about health, they often think about doctors, medications, and hospitals. While medical care is important, many of the factors that shape health exist outside the walls of a clinic. One of the most powerful but often overlooked determinants of health is housing. Where people live influences their ability […]
Streamlining Government Assistance Enrollment: Demographic Analysis of In-Person and Remote Models
Read the article Click here The damaging effects of poverty on physical and psychological health are well-categorized, yet billions of dollars of government assistance go unspent each year. Convoluted applications, limited education about benefits, and understaffed administering agencies hinder the mobilization of this aid. Link Health, a Boston- and Houston-based nonprofit, seeks to dismantle […]
Women’s Health Beyond the Clinic
By Regina Agyemang – Women’s health outcomes are shaped by more than medical care alone. Access to stable housing, nutritious food, healthcare coverage, childcare, and financial security all play a significant role in determining whether women and their families can thrive. These factors, known as the social determinants of health, shape everything from pregnancy outcomes […]