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Subcommittee on Food And Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research

Food as Medicine: Current Efforts and Potential Opportunities

Date:
Time: 10:00am
Location: 328A Russell Senate Office Building

Senators Smith, Lujan, and Boozman in attendance.

Witnesses

  • Mr. Martin Richards

    Executive Director
    Community Farm Alliance
    Berea, KY
  • Ms. Leah Penniman

    Founding Co-Executive Director
    Soul Fire Farm
    Petersburg, NY
  • Dr. John Bulger

    Chief Medical Officer
    Insurance Operations and Strategic Partnerships
    Geisinger Health Plan
    Danville, PA
  • Dr. Kevin Volpp

    Dr. Kevin Volpp
    Founding Director
    Center for Health incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE)
    University of Pennsylvania
    Member, Advocacy Coordinating Committee,
    American Heart Association
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Dr. Bob Chestnut

    Chief Medical Director
    Cummins Inc.
    Columbus, IN