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8: How WIC, Medicaid, and SNAP Support Children’s Health
Heidi Russell speaks with Charles W. Mathias about the link between pediatric nutrition and healthcare financing. The conversation explores how better alignment between Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC could improve health outcomes and reduce long-term costs for the state of Texas.
This conversation was recorded on May 4, 2026.
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Mentioned in this episode:
“Aligning Food Health Policy in Texas”
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