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There’s so much to celebrate at ASPHN this month! Given that it’s National Nutrition Month, Women’s History Month, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on March 8, we’d like to honor our own! Over 70 years ago, ASPHN was founded by a group of trailblazing registered dietitians. These women shaped an entire profession and impacted policy decisions that have benefitted millions.
Kara Ghiringhelli, RD, LDN, CLC and Heather Catledge, LDN, CLC are empowering families through the Massachusetts WIC Act Early Program to monitor their children’s developmental milestones and ensure early action on any concerns. Learn about their efforts to train and engage staff and make tracking information accessible and inclusive for all families participating in their state’s WIC Program!
ASPHN’s 2023 Annual Meeting theme and location are finalized and an outstanding agenda is in the works! Mark your calendars now for June 11-13 when we’ll convene at the beautiful Grand Hyatt Denver to make deeper connections and exchange ideas that advance public health nutrition for all. Can’t make it in-person? No problem! A virtual meeting option is also available!
ASPHN’s Annual Awards Program is making it easier than ever to celebrate your team and honor your colleagues! Recognize excellence, leadership and the accomplishments of ANY ASPHN member at any stage of their career with our new streamlined application form. Nominate yourself, another individual, or even a team by March 31st.
ASPHN’s Children’s Healthy Weight CoIIN had a tangible impact on children’s health and nutrition! In 11 states, teams of public health nutritionists innovatively integrated nutrition into Title V MCH Block Grant and other MCH programs. Check out the infographic to learn about the drivers behind this work and get inspired!
At ASPHN, we build leaders in public health nutrition through unique learning and professional growth opportunities and events. Prioritize your career by staying up-to-date on the latest offerings and sign-up for upcoming events through the Sign-Up Corner!
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.
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…
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…
I love the resources and learning opportunities that ASPHN provides to its members. I also enjoy the networking and support that's provided.
Tiffani Grant, MS, RDN, LD, Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau Director, ASPHN Extended Member & 2020-2021 President
Since my role as the Nutrition Services Coordinator for my state’s WIC program is 100% WIC, the MCH Nutrition Council has been a good opportunity to learn about the other MCH programs out there and determine ways to collaborate and reduce barriers for the mutual clientele we serve.
NIKKI DAVENPORT, RDN, LD, IOWA WIC NUTRITION SERVICES COORDINATOR, ASPHN GENERAL MEMBER & MCH NUTRITION COUNCIL 2021-2022 CHAIR-ELECT
ASPHN has been providing me many learning opportunities, many network/working together opportunities, many opportunities that I was able to practice what I learned, leadership skills.... AND developing friendships. I do appreciate all ASPHN has giving to me for more than 10 years.
Takako Tagami, MS, MBA, RD, LD, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Senior Nutritionist, Expanded Member
ASPHN meets my needs in so many ways. It fosters networking across public health nutrition professionals across the US keeps me abreast of current and cutting edge nutrition topics that are especially relevant to work at a state level; provides opportunities and training's to advance leadership skills and practice partners with other organizations to create change at the national level lives up to its mission and values
Diane Beth, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Nutrition Program Consultant, ASPHN Expanded Member
Great professional development opportunities, internships for students, and actual program development through COIIN.
Abby Gold, PhD, MPH, RD, University of Minnesota Extension Health and Nutrition Program Leader, ASPHN Associate Member
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