ASPHN IN ACTION
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ASPHN CELEBRATES
September is National Fruits & Veggies Month, a time to rally together to boost appeal and drive demand for fruits and vegetables! Our National Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council is joining our friends at Have A Plant to highlight hacks, flavor, and fun while dining out, enjoying a meal with family, at school, or on-the-go for better health and happiness. Celebrate with us and find inspiration by tapping into the toolkit below.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Were shining a light on Jamie Stang, PhD, MPH, RDN, a dedicated leader in maternal and child nutrition whose impact on public health nutrition education has been felt across the country. As the recent winner of the UMN’s 2025-26 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education, Jamie has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, mentoring, leadership, and innovation.
ENHANCE YOUR PRACTICE
Block out 2:00–3:00 PM ET on Monday, September 14 and join us for “Why Won’t They Eat? Responsive Feeding Across the Spectrum of Children’s Eating.” Designed for PHNs, WIC professionals, and ECE nutrition leads, we’ll revisit foundational responsive feeding principles and extend them into what your clients and community partners ask about most: children whose eating behavior doesn’t respond to typical guidance. Don’t miss it!
GET ACTIVE
ASPHN’s National Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council is looking for you! Join this energizing and empowering group whose passionate about increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables! Case in point? All month long, the council invites you to The Rainbow Plate Challenge on social media by posting photos of meals featuring at least four distinct natural colors of fruits and vegetables and using the hashtag #ASPHN.
ASPHN IMPACT
ASPHN’s 2026 Annual Award winners embody the positive impact our members are making everyday. Their drive, determination, and leadership have resulted in landmark partnerships, robust Council education programs, fresh and timely webinars, and innovative strategies that are improving health and wellness. Please join us in congratulating (from left to right) Emily Bash, Julie Sundermann, Courtney Ramsey-Coleman, Abby Gold, and Sa’Nealdra Wiggins.
COLLABORATION CORNER
Strong partnerships help strengthen public health nutrition. This month, we’re highlighting ASPHN’s collaboration with the NANASP (National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs), connecting members with valuable resources focused on supporting the health, well-being, and independence of older adults. These include tools for community-based senior nutrition programs, congregate dining, and home-delivered meal services.
MEMBERSHIP IN ASPHN
At ASPHN, we strengthen nutrition policy, programs and environments for all people through the development of public health nutrition leaders and the collective action of our members nationwide. To accomplish our mission, we provide state and national leadership on food and nutrition policy, programs and services to our membership. Your active participation in ASPHN can keep you and your state on the cutting edge. Stay abreast of emerging public health nutrition issues and strategies; form new connections and partnerships with others professionals; influence important public policy and strengthen your leadership skills with ASPHN.
INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP?
Do you perform state-level public health nutrition duties in your state department of health, human services, education, agriculture, aging or tribes? You can join ASPHN at no cost if your state pays annual dues! If you aren’t affiliated at the state-level, you can still join ASPHN! Membership starts at $25 for students and $50 for professionals. Learn More…
CONNECT WITH OUR MEMBERSHIP
ASPHN has members in all U.S. states and territories. Our membership directory lists all of our members, their state, program and contact details. Use the directory to find peers and build connections that will strengthen your own work in public health nutrition. Browse the Directory…
SIGN-UP CORNER
This quick list of opportunities helps you make the most of your ASPHN membership. Never miss a sign-up. Simply click on the titles below to access details!