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UMass Chan rural health scholars lead culinary workshops at local senior center

UMass Chan medical students lead Cultivating Connections workshops at the Barre/Hardwick Senior Center to teach cooking skills and provide shared meals.
The program is funded by the 2025 Remillard Family Community Service Fund.
Medical students Lewis, Specht and Thornton lead the sessions from campuses across UMass Chan.
Dietitians from UMass Memorial Health adapt recipes for senior dietary needs, including heart and kidney conditions and swallowing issues.
The group plans another cooking session themed 'Meals that Reduce the Need to Snack' for February.
Senior center participants are engaged in meal preparation alongside students and dietitians
The initiative aims to reduce health disparities by combining nutrition education with social engagement.
Barre's Barre/Hardwick Senior Center is the regular host for monthly sessions.
The workshop supports social connection and community among seniors outside a clinical setting.

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