Dr. Allison Wu Speaks at the Boston Children’s Mexico Pediatric Health Summit

At the 2025 Boston Children’s Mexico Pediatric Summit hosted by the Asociación Mexicana de Pediatría, Dr. Allison Wu presented on the integration of “Food is Medicine” in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition clinical care. Dr. Wu shared evidence-based strategies for addressing childhood obesity and food insecurity through clinic-based interventions—such as medically tailored meal kits and caregiver-centered workshops. Her talk emphasized the importance of culturally responsive care, nutrition security, and community-embedded research, underscoring how pediatric healthcare systems can equitably support children’s full health by recognizing food as both medicine and a tool for social connection.