Over the next six months ahead of the live event, we’ll be highlighting our conference sessions along with the presenters leading them. These spotlights will give you a closer look at the topics and expertise shaping this year’s conference.
Ed Gaskin
The Healthy Food Program: A Case Study
Learn how Harvard Street Neighborhood Center transformed the challenge of food insecurity into an opportunity to empower patients to make healthier food choices. Leveraging the expertise of Harvard’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN, LDN), the center successfully integrated a food insecurity program within clinical care. Collaboration with community partners such as Stop & Shop and technology provider iQPay enabled patients with Type II Diabetes to easily access dietitian-approved healthy foods directly at grocery stores. By utilizing the Massachusetts Medicaid 1115 Waiver, this initiative presents a practical and scalable model for food-as-medicine programs across the state. This session will explore program development, address implementation challenges, and discuss early impacts, emphasizing strategies for combining technology, policy, and community engagement. Attendees will gain actionable insights into creating sustainable partnerships aimed at improving long-term health outcomes in diverse populations. Read More
Ed Gaskin, MBA MIT Sloan School, M. Div. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Ed writes a weekly column for the Boston Herald, addressing critical issues including Food as Medicine, healthcare costs, insurance, and health equity and disparities. Beyond journalism, he actively leads an innovative Food as Medicine initiative specifically designed for food-insecure individuals managing Type II diabetes. Given the program’s initial success, the team is exploring expanding their model to include food-insecure patients diagnosed with hypertension. Read More
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