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![Good Apple](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/2022-04/GoodApple_600x600_navy.png?itok=dPbo20T-)
Good Apple is now Farmhouse Delivery
Good Apple
April 27, 2022
![Dell Medical School](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/2022-04/DellMed_logo_600x600.png?itok=HxuR8KbF)
Early Bird: a Pilot to Improve Children’s Health & Educational Attainment
Dell Medical School Blog
April 22, 2022
![LBJ School of Public Affairs](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/RGB_branded_LBJ_School_alt_dkgray_square.png?itok=eBKjmDeb)
White House taps UT's Dr. Michael Hole for national health equity initiative
LBJ School of Public Affairs
Jan. 12, 2022
![NEJM Catalyst](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/promo-lists/NEJMCatalyst_navy.png?itok=tmoSbo4D)
Article: Applying Value Chain Thinking to Social Drivers of Health: A Framework and Two Case Studies
NEJM Catalyst
December 2021
![Academic Pediatrics](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/promo-lists/AcademicPediatrics_405-2.png?itok=pVLW6ClX)
Anti-Poverty Medicine Through Medical-Financial Partnerships: A New Approach to Child Poverty
Academic Pediatrics
November–December 2021
![Austin American-Statesman](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/AAS_logo_stacked_300square.png?itok=TaV-47u5)
Opinion: Health experts should help Texas reimagine its energy policies
Austin American-Statesman
March 28, 2021
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Opinion: Electric school buses are a win for kids’ health, the environment, and our community
The Austin Chronicle
March 12, 2021
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Local doctor's new initiative aims to improve health among vulnerable
FOX 7 Austin
Feb. 11, 2021
![The Daily Texan](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/DailyTexan_gravy.jpg?itok=AtsLUSVC)
Dell Medical School assistant professor develops The Impact Factory
The Daily Texan
Feb. 2, 2021
![KXAN (NBC Austin)](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/promo-lists/KXANlogo_square.png?itok=Gceozfkr)
‘The Impact Factory’ at UT is helping students tackle Central Texas' toughest problems
KXAN—NBC Austin
Jan. 29, 2021
![LBJ School of Public Affairs](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/RGB_branded_LBJ_School_alt_dkgray_square.png?itok=eBKjmDeb)
New civic impact initiative to help improve health and prosperity for vulnerable populations
LBJ School of Public Affairs
Jan. 26, 2021
![Presidential Leadership Scholars](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/PLS_logo_dkgray_square.png?itok=QGv8_05x)
Notes from the Field: Q&A with Michael Hole
Presidential Leadership Scholars
April 27, 2020
![Today Show](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/Today_logo_dkgray_square.png?itok=zb3VNpAw)
Online platform connects teens and seniors to form unlikely friendships
Today Show
July 24, 2020
![The Catalyst](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/Catalyst_logo_dkgray_square.png?itok=u0q3c1px)
Essay: We rise or fall together — and we are determined to rise
The Catalyst, George W. Bush Institute
Spring 2020
![LBJ School of Public Affairs](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/RGB_branded_LBJ_School_alt_dkgray_square.png?itok=eBKjmDeb)
LBJ School policy leaders craft solutions for a resilient future
LBJ School of Public Affairs
Dec. 8, 2020
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Southlake teen's online platform connects young people and seniors in isolation
Dallas Morning News
Aug. 3, 2020
![KVUE—ABC Austin](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/KVUE_News_logo_dkgray_square.png?itok=Tp-bAWZY)
UT student creates program that virtually connects seniors and teens with similar interests
KVUE—ABC Austin
July 31, 2020
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Good Apple helping keep Austin fed and healthy amid coronavirus pandemic
CBS Austin
July 17, 2020
![Crawfordsville (Ind.) Journal Review](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/JournalReview_logo_dkgray_square.png?itok=XLq0znx8)
Crawfordsville native initiates national Main Street Relief program
Crawfordsville (Ind.) Journal Review
May 8, 2020
![Fox 26 Houston](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/Fox26Houston_logo_dkgray_square.png?itok=TFTgHk4O)
Giving lonely seniors company
FOX26 Houston
April 28, 2020
![Houston Chronicle](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/Houston_Chronicle_logo_dkgray_square.png?itok=3FS2SzKO)
Texas-made Big & Mini site helps young people hang out with seniors stuck in isolation
Houston Chronicle
April 27, 2020
![Austin Chronicle](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/AustinChronicle_logo_dkgray_square.png?itok=M6KB8eZb)
Good Apple works to get healthy food on the table for East Austin families
Austin Chronicle
March 13, 2020
![KVUE—ABC Austin](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/KVUE_News_logo_dkgray_square.png?itok=Tp-bAWZY)
UT med student starts fresh food delivery service to help those in need
KVUE—ABC Austin
March 4, 2020
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This cafe will have a mission: Help homeless youth
Boston Globe
Dec. 30, 2019
![KVUE—ABC Austin](/sites/default/files/styles/utexas_image_style_64w_64h/public/KVUE_News_logo_dkgray_square.png?itok=Tp-bAWZY)
Dell Children's Express bus makes rounds in Central Texas
KVUE—ABC Austin
Dec. 3, 2019
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LBJ School, Dell Med Professor Michael Hole delivered remarks at PLS commencement
LBJ School of Public Affairs
July 8, 2019
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LBJ School, Dell Med Professor Michael Hole named a Presidential Leadership Scholar
LBJ School of Public Affairs
Feb. 7, 2019
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LBJ Faculty Fellow, Dell Med professor testifies before U.S. House Hunger Caucus on food insecurity
LBJ School of Public Affairs
April 10, 2018
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Forbes 30 Under 30 2016 — Social Entrepreneurs: Michael Hole
Forbes
December 2016