Memphis District Dietetic Association

Memphis District Dietetic Association

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Empowering members to be the nation's food and nutrition experts.

Happy Summer!

I can't believe the Summer is here. Many of you are preparing for summer with your families, graduations or even just a time to relax. Don't forget to make nutrition part of your summer activities. June is WELLNESS MONTH and we should be spreading the news. We, as the board, have enjoyed serving you this past year and have had many opportunities as an RD to get involved. We had wine tasting, a trip to the zoo nutrition program, update on EMR, and of course, our holiday social. I hope you will continue to make MDDA a part of your activities for next year and thank you for being involved with your local dietetic association and community.

On Friday, July 30, 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, July 31, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Consortium for Health Education, Economic Empowerment and Research (CHEER) will host a free conference titled Health in the City: A Fresh Take on Food.

The meetings will address new ways to access healthy, affordable food that can improve well-being and reduce hunger in Memphis. CHEER is a center for health disparities research at UT Health Science Center. The conference will be held at the G. E. Patterson Family Life and Youth Center, 547 Mississippi Blvd.

Health in the City is designed for health care professionals, neighborhood groups, community organizations, policy-makers, churches and all interested citizens, and includes a cooking demonstration by Memphis native, Bryant Terry, nationally recognized chef, author and food justice activist.

There is no charge to attend the two-day meeting, but registration is required. Interested parties need to register no later than Wednesday, July 28, by calling Brandi Franklin, CHEER project manager, at (901) 448-1982 or by e-mailing her at beveret4@uthsc.edu. (7/21)

7 CEU's!

Please see the link below for information about the Gluten Freedom conference to be held in Rogers, Arkansas on July 23rd! (7/18)

Gluten Free Conference

BREASTFEEDING UPDATE 2010:

The Breastfeeding Update 2010:Prevention At Its Finest will be held at LeBonheur Children's Hospital on August 4, 2010. For more information please click on the link below. (7/18)

Breastfeeding Update

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE UNDERWAY!

Click the link below to download the 2010-2011 Membership Form. Form and dues are to be postmarked by July 9, 2010.

MDDA 2010-2011 Membership Form

CONGRATULATIONS to our winners!

Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year - Lisa Abbay, RD, LDN, Morrison Healthcare Food Services, Baptist Memorial Healthcare - Memphis Hospital, Director of Food and Nutrition

Outstanding Dietitian of the Year - Ginger Carney, RD, LDN, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA, St. Jude Children's Hospital, Director of Clinical Nutrition

Emerging Dietetic Leader of the Year - Mary Catherine Schallert, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC VA Hospital, Nutrition Support/Critical Care Dietitian

Congratulations to our New Elected Board, 2010-2011

Dee Pratt, RD, LDN, President
Kim Kilpatrick, MS, RD, LDN, President - Elect
Sara Foley, MS, RD, LDN, Treasurer
Mary Catherine Schallert, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, CPI Chair
Angie Wallick, MS, RD, LDN, CPI Elect
Jenny Earnest, MBA, RD, LDN, Nominating Chair
Beth Egan, MS, RD, Nominating Chair Elect
Caroline Baites, MS, RD, Nominating Member

American Dietetic Association (ADA)

Tennessee Dietetic Association (TDA)

Need a Nutrition Professional?

Need an expert? The Memphis District Dietetic Association has qualified speakers for your next meeting or event.

For more information contact us at: info@eatrightmemphis.com

MIFA Campaign Launched

MIFA recently unveiled its new public awareness campaign Something Good in Memphis!

The campaign is designed to celebrate individuals who have a positive impact in our community but whose achievements and selfless acts often go unnoticed.

You can help them launch this exciting campaign in two fun, easy ways!

NOMINATE FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, COLLEAGUES

This interactive campaign relies on nominations. We invite you to nominate those you know whose daily efforts or remarkable deeds embody the spirit of positive action in this community. Submit your nominations via a simple form on the campaign’s website, www.SomethingGoodinMemphis.org.

SPREAD THE WORD!

Invite everyone you know to participate! Send this link www.SomethingGoodinMemphis.org to as many people as possible along with a personal note encouraging them to get involved.

They need your nominations today to kick off the campaign! Your participation is important to them -- and it will only take a few minutes of your time.

Many thanks for helping MIFA continue to be an alliance of good in our community.

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art." - La Rochefoucauld