What’s New at ASPHN in June?

What’s New at ASPHN in June?

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ASPHN’s 2023 Annual Meeting Is Fast Approaching!

ASPHN’s 2023 Annual Meeting Is Fast Approaching!

Race, Culture and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Race, Culture and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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Advancing Health Through Leadership

Association of State Public Health Nutritionists

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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

It’s June and there’s so much happening! Join us all month long as we celebrate Juneteenth, Pride Month, Men’s Health Month, and Great Outdoors Month, Everyone deserves good health and happiness, and we’re featuring lots of ways to enjoy delicious healthy foods and fun outdoor activities. Check out our socials for tools, resources and inspiration.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Have you been enjoying our Member Spotlights? Help inspire others by joining the Member Spotlight ranks today! If you’re an ASPHN member, simply complete the brief form below about the work you’re doing in your state. We’ll add you to our Public Health Nutrition Hall of Fame and start sharing your work immediately!

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ENHANCE YOUR PRACTICE

Leveraging Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) To Achieve SNAP-Ed Goals is easy thanks to this new ASPHN brief! See how New Mexico, Iowa, and Hawaii SNAP-Ed teams are generating rich PSE shifts from Farm to ECE wins, and get step-by-step guidance on the incorporation of Farm to ECE into SNAP-Ed programming!

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GET ACTIVE

There’s still time to virtually attend our Annual Meeting! Register now for this incredible opportunity to hear the latest from our federal partners, gain insight from national health experts, and enjoy unique professional development opportunities.

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ASPHN IMPACT

ASPHN’s President, Jamie Stang, PhD, MPH, RDN, recently made national news by sharing her nutritional expertise with Buzzfeed News! Her insight helped inform consumers on the health pros and cons of Starbucks’ new olive oil–infused coffees. Thank you, Jamie, for representing PHNs everywhere!

READ THE BUZZFEED ARTICLE

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!

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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…

  • I love meeting colleagues from around the country with similar work experience and passion for public health nutrition. I also truly appreciate the professional development and leadership opportunities.

    Jennifer Young, MPH, RDN, Oregon Department of Education School Wellness Policy Coordinator, ASPHN Expanded Member & Board Director at Large, Oregon

  • I am always inspired by hearing what people from different states are doing, and what the priority issues are in their state. It helps to paint a picture of what cutting edge practice looks like, and helps me determine how best to train my graduate students so that they will have the necessary skills when they complete their MPH and RD.

    Jamie Stang, PhD, MPH, RDN, University of Minnesota Associate Professor, ASPHN Associate Member

  • 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

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!

  • ASPHN 2023 Annual Meeting
    Registration to attend virtually is still open! Learn more and sign-up now!
  • Live Member Orientation Call
    If you’re new to ASPHN or want a refresher on all the member opportunities available within the Association, please join us on Wednesday, May 31 at 1:00 PM ET for this Orientation Call! Learn more and sign-up by clicking the link above!
  • 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!
  • 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!
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