Validation Institute (VI) announced that Dr. James Gillespie, Chief Health Officer at Umoja Food for Health and Sr. Advisor to the Stanford University School of Medicine, has joined the Scientific and Expert Advisory Board for VI’s newly launched FoodMed Certified Program.
WOBURN, MASS. (PRWEB) JUNE 29, 2023
Validation Institute (VI) announced that Dr. James Gillespie, Chief Health Officer at Umoja Food for Health (https://UmojaFoodForHealth.com) and Sr. Advisor to the Stanford University School of Medicine, has joined the Scientific and Expert Advisory Board for VI’s newly launched FoodMed Certified Program.
“I am excited to join Validation Institute’s FoodMed Certified initiative,” said Dr. Gillespie. “When it comes to the intersection of food, health, nutrition, and wellness, FoodMed Certified represents a fantastic opportunity to distinguish the programs that produce better outcomes and savings, which helps the entire community,” Dr. Gillespie continued.
“We are honored to have Dr. Gillespie join the FoodMed Certified Scientific and Expert Advisory Board,” said Validation Institute CEO, Benny DiCecca. “His research and experience align perfectly with FoodMed Certified’s mission to promote the use of food as medicine in the prevention and intervention of illness by validating proven solutions that enable people to better manage their health through tools and nutritious food programs,” Mr. DiCecca added.
Launched by Validation Institute on June 20, 2023 with support from Founding Members Albertsons Companies, Avēsis, Mom’s Meals®, and Uber Health, FoodMed Certified is the first certification and validation initiative for food as medicine programs. FoodMed Certified empowers people and organizations with effective tools and proven data to facilitate informed decision making that drives better health, more active lifestyles, and positive outcomes. More information is available at https://www.FoodMedCertified.com
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