by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jul 13, 2026 | Community, Education, Health, Nutrition, Research, Rooted News
The future of healthcare won’t be built by healthcare alone. Across Santa Barbara County — and across the country — we’re asking an important question: What does it really take to build a healthier community? Healthcare has made incredible progress in...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 13, 2025 | Community, Education, Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
We believe real change happens when we think bigger — when we invest boldly in what works. Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation, makes that case beautifully in his recent article “The Case for Big Bets in Philanthropy: Food is Medicine” (Deseret...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jul 25, 2025 | Education, Health, Healthcare Providers, Learning, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Research, Rooted News, Team
A recent survey funded by the Rockefeller Foundation reports that most Americans are interested in Food Is Medicine (FIM) programs. This survey included people from a wide range of cultural and political backgrounds. Food Is Medicine programs might not be something...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | May 1, 2025 | Education, Health, Healthcare Providers, Learning, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Research, Rooted News, Team
A recent study published in Gastroenterology highlights how our diet plays a major role in the rise of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The research points to processed meats, not eating enough fruit, and not getting enough whole grains as the top dietary risk factors...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Aug 1, 2024 | Education, Health, Healthcare Providers, Learning, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Research, Rooted News, Team
Empowerment. That’s the word that comes to mind when I think of Lifestyle Medicine. As a neurologist that works mainly with people with neurodegenerative diseases (like Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease), empowerment is an extremely valuable word. ...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | May 20, 2024 | Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
By Amanda Scott MD Hello! My name is Amanda Scott and I’m an Internal Medicine physician. I’ve been practicing primary care in Santa Barbara for over a decade. During that time, I have built a successful practice and am proud of my professional accomplishments. ...
