Research & Pilots Supporting Food is Medicine
Sonoma County SmartBox Pilot
Diabetes & Hypertension Pilot
FIMC Research
Kaiser NOURISH Study
Perinatal Pilot
CALFIMC Research
California Statewide MediCal Pilot
Study in JAMA
FAQS
What is a pilot, and how is a pilot different from a medical study?
A pilot project is a small-scale project to test the viability of an idea, and allows an organization to better plan for a bigger project. A bigger project could be a formal research study, which is a larger, more rigorous testing project that results in a detailed, scientific data.
Why is it important that Ceres do these pilots?
As the awareness and need for medically tailored meals and food as medicine grows, having a body of research so that healthcare providers and insurers can see the viability for these services is crucial. Many organizations around the country are doing this research right now too, as the medical system is beginning to shift towards a more holistic model of care.