We represent persons with acute and chronic diseases who are at risk of becoming sicker without proper food and nutrition support services. #foodismedicine
California, USA
Joined May 2018
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California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
We are proud to be part of this new research w/ partners @CCA_Mass , @MassDPH & @AARPCares showing 16% reduction in #healthcare costs for patients receiving medically tailored meals, published in @Health_Affairs #FoodistheFoundation tinyurl.com/sixteenpercent #FoodisMedicine
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
The first annual statewide "Building an Ecosystem of Health Symposium" with healthcare and medical nutrition organizations was a success! Thanks to @CalFIMC and our partner agencies @ProjectOpenHand @ProjAngelFood @MamasKitchenSD @CeresCommunity @HealthTrust. #FoodIsMedicine
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
“The ‘food is medicine’ concept is simple: If chronically ill people eat a nutritious diet, they’ll need fewer medications, emergency room visits and hospital readmissions.” @CalFIMC healthexec.com/topics/care-d…
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
First #CHF client has successfully completed the Medi-Cal Medically Tailored Meals Pilot Program with NO hospital readmissions. Congrats @MamasKitchenSD on this achievement! 🎉 #FoodIsMedicine
Learn more: calfimc.org/medical-pilot/
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
What an amazing article featuring @FIMCoalition @godslovenyc @communityserv @MANNANourishes @DBW_FoodHeals @CalFIMC #foodismedicine #nytimes nytimes.com/2018/08/21/busin…
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
Medically tailored meals --> positive #health outcomes + lower #healthcare costs. #winwin #FoodIsMedicine
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
check out our August newsletter! featuring the FOOD IS MEDICINE movement in CA @CalFIMC ; a chance to register for this famous SV race before prices increase; and job opportunities at The Health Trust t.e2ma.net/webview/k0b3q/c39…
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
An article just published by the @AP, & featured in @nytimes, @washingtonpost, & @sfchronicle, explains why some insurers are expanding what they pay for to include services such as medically tailored meals from Community Servings. xitter.cf/APHealthScience/status…
Hot lunch delivered. A free ride to the gym. A house-cleaning. @thpmurphy explains why some health insurers and hospitals are paying for more than doctor visits: apne.ws/Z5AmJrA
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
Our Nutrition Services Manager discussed our #CHF pilot program with @CALmatters: calmatters.org/articles/food…
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
Join us for the 28th Annual Angel Awards on Sat 8/18 at our HQ in Hollywood. Considered one of LA’s most enduring events on the summer social calendar, the Angel Awards gala is our premier fundraising event. Visit angelfood.org/angelawards for event info & links to purchase tix
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
Medically tailored meals --> positive health outcomes + lower healthcare costs. Read more in our study published with @Health_Affairs: healthaffairs.org/doi/full/1…
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
Listen to Executive Director, Ron Karp, discuss the new #CAStatePilot and congestive heart failure on @KRCBFMRadio91 buff.ly/2yp0OJi #FoodIsMedicine #CalFIMC
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
.@proj_angelheart's research results hot off the press showing #healthcare cost savings tied to medically tailored meals! #foodismedicine
projectangelheart.org/about-…
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
We're excited to be here for the proclamation of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day presented by Supervisor Dave Cortese
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
Join @CeresCommunity at @SVHospital this Wednesday for our Healing Foods Basics class. We'll demystify healthy eating with practical tips in a fun, supportive and interactive class. Connect.CeresProject.org/eve…
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
Medically tailored meals reduce #healthcare costs. Our new study shows a 24% average reduction in monthly medical costs for meal recipients. See more at projectangelheart.org/impact #foodismedicine #cohealth #sdoh
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
This is what a heart healthy breakfast looks like! We are proud to be part of the #CalFIMC and providing our neighbors living with CHF with the healthy low-sodium meals they need. #FoodIsMedicine
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
Helping low-income families & local farmers: #CABudget subcommittee renewed funding for CA Nutrition Incentives. One of the programs I championed a few yrs ago matches the farmers market purchases of SNAP recipients to help them eat healthier! Glad to see it’s continuing!
California Food is Medicine Coalition retweeted
#FoodIsMedicine in action >> The Doctor Is Cooking nyti.ms/2GDh7RH