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 monthly for updates.
ASPHN CELEBRATES
The 75th anniversary of UN Human Rights Day is December 10. Now’s the time to connect your promotion of community-centered nutrition work around the 2023 Human Rights Day theme, Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All. Use our “Nutrition is a right, not a privilege” graphic on your email footers, social media, and events to support and demonstrate the role and value of public health nutrition in human rights.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Rita Condon, BSN is passionate about strengthening community food systems that can support and grow New Mexico’s Healthy Kids Healthy Communities program. As part of the New Mexico Grown Coalition, Rita and her team participated in ASPHN’s Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Implementation Grant (FIG) program. They hit it out of the park developing innovative integrative strategies that are benefiting the state’s youngest residents. Learn more!
ENHANCE YOUR PRACTICE
Have you checked out ASPHN’s updated Trainings, Webinars and Meetings webpage? It’s now easier than ever to quickly catch up on a missed webinar or share your favorite training with colleagues! From the top of the page, browse a list of categories or use the search feature. Each entry now includes the event date and themes. Bookmark this resource today and enjoy it when the time is right for you!
GET ACTIVE
Attention members! Are you a rising professional looking to unlock your leadership potential? Look no further than ASPHN’s Courage in Leadership Program. This ten-session course fosters productive and effective interactions where you’ll engage in courageous conversations within open, honest and safe spaces. Tap into your emotional intelligence to lead with authenticity by signing-up today.
ASPHN IMPACT
Throughout 2022 and into 2023, ASPHN witnessed transformative growth that rippled across the public health landscape. Read our latest Impact Report to learn about our member-driven initiatives shaping policy, developing leaders, and demonstrating the value of public health nutrition to tens of thousands of people. A big thank you to our members for driving these accomplishments.
SIGN-UP CORNER
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!
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!
- Food Is Medicine Models in Urban and Rural New Mexico
Join ASPHN’s MCH Nutrition Council on December 4 from 2:00 PM– 3:00 PM ET as Jennie McCary, MS, RDN and Carrie Thielen, MPH, RDN share the advancement of Food is Medicine interventions within Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico, lessons learned, and challenges that exist.Register by clicking on the title above. - ASPHN Farm to ECE Webinar Series
ASPHN is hosting a 2023-2024 Farm to ECE Webinar Series that will review topics, innovations, and ideas in Farm to Early Care and Education to help you grow the program in your state or locality. View dates and register now by clicking the title above! - Public Health Nutrition Student Networking Event
Join us on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 6:00 -7:00 PM ET to connect with public health nutritionists and fellow students. Ask questions and gain insight into the public health nutrition career paths. Learn more and register now by clicking the title above! - Interested in Becoming an ASPHN Liaison?
Reach out to Shana Patterson for more information. - 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!