ASPHN IN ACTION
At ASPHN, there’s always something going on! Stay connected on all the latest happenings and don’t miss a single opportunity by visiting our home page often.
ASPHN CELEBRATES
It’s December and we’re celebrating the spirit of collaboration that defines ASPHN! A huge thanks to the incredible work being done by each and every one of our members. Together, we’re advancing healthy eating and active living for everyone! New to ASPHN? Learn more through the online orientation module!
ENHANCE YOUR PRACTICE
ASPHN’s CACFP Vegetable and Fruit Snack Menu is a great tool to use both at work and at home! Whether you’re partnering with childcare providers who need easy and nutritious snack recipes, or you’re looking for a little inspo while the kids are home for the holidays, these delicious recipes are sure to please!
ASPHN IMPACT
ASPHN’s 2022 Partner Survey Report reveals the high satisfaction and value our partner organizations derive from working with ASPHN. With an impressive 76% response rate, most respondents agreed decision making is shared, expectations are clear, and engagement between the organizations was high.
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 and events helps you make the most of your ASPHN membership. Never miss a sign-up. Simply click on the titles below to access each opportunity!
- Healthy Foods, Active Communities Council Webinar & Call
On Monday, December 5th at 2:00PM ET, the Healthy Foods, Active Communities Council will host a webinar on Catalyzing Communities, a community-engaged research project based at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, with an emphasis on promoting collaboration via the Catalyzing Communities Learning Collaborative. Don’t miss it! - DNPAO Nutrition and Physical Activity Traineeship Seeking Preceptors
This traineeship is seeking individuals to pass along their wisdom, life lessons, and public health passion to the Summer ‘23 (June-July) cohort. Interested? Learn more, check your qualifications and apply here. If you have any questions, contact Teresa Jones at teresa@asphn.org. - Health Equity Internship
ASPHN’s Health Equity Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to apply academic and problem-solving skills to real-life work experiences. Students must be enrolled in a public health program within federally designated minority-serving institutions to be eligible for the paid 12-week program. The deadline to apply for the Fall 2023 cohort is June 30th! - OPEN CALL – Now Seeking ASPHN Liaisons!
ASPHN is seeking members who are interested in serving as liaisons to our partner organizations National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative, Association of SNAP-Ed Nutrition Networks and Other Implementing Agencies and the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee. ASPHN liaisons are members who volunteer to communicate ASPHN’s mission, programs and activities to partner organizations and provide ASPHN with information about partners’ emerging issues, potential resources, funding opportunities and much more. - Apply To Be Featured In the Public Health Nutrition Hall of Fame
ASPHN has created the Public Health Nutrition Hall of Fame to salute our members’ efforts and help others learn about the value of public health nutrition. Browse our Hall of Fame to see how our members are inspiring change!