June 7th, 2022
These CEU events are FREE for all Rds, students, interns and not only open to MAND members, and donations to MDEF will be accepted. Please share! Registration links JUST POSTED! The details are as follows: 1. Monica Moreno, MS, RDN – Bubbe’s Cocina and Diverse Dining: World Jewish Flavors and Cultural Competence in Dietetics – June 20 @ […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: culturalawareness, Diversity, MAND, Nutrition, students
May 31st, 2022
Since the Covid 19 pandemic worldwide and in the United States (US), we have found more evidence in the areas of how social determinants of health (SDoH) impact health outcomes. Along with that notion, we also have increased attention in the areas of cultural competency and cultural humility. Most efforts are dedicated to increasing understanding […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: access, culturalcompetence, culture, Diversity, health, healthcare, language, MAdietitians, MAND, Nutrition, socialdeterminants
May 26th, 2022
Cannabis as medicine has been generating curiosity and interest in the dietetic community in recent years. From culinary nutritionist to holistic cannabis practitioner, Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND, is passionate about educating clients and health professionals on the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoid therapy and reducing the stigma surrounding cannabis to give individuals an alternative […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: cannabis, MAND, Nutrition, therapeutic
May 16th, 2022
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! We celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The Pacific Islands include: – Melanesia – New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands – Micronesia – Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands Kiribati, Nauru, and the Federated States of Micronesia […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: AAPI, Diversity, MAdietitians, MAND, Nutrition
May 2nd, 2022
Highlighting the diverse and individual food culture of our members, as well as MA students and dietitians. All recipes submitted using the short form below will be entered into a drawing to receive a $25 gift card to the local business of choice. There are four gift cards available. There is no demographic criteria required to submit […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: culture, dietitians, diverse, food, foodculture, foodpreferences, MAND, multicultural, recipes, students
March 30th, 2022
Insurance Benefits and Coverage Information: Checklist for Insurance Benefits and Coverage Verification: Reposted from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Obtaining and documenting the following information when confirming benefits and coverage detailsby phone or online will help ensure accurate understanding of client benefits and inform the potentialpayment for the RDN. Documentation of the information in […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: icd10, insurance, insurancebenefits, MAND, mnt, policy, privatepractice
March 7th, 2022
Top Tips for a Starter Garden By: Sheila Johnson Special thanks to Sheila Johnson for this post who writes over at https://www.wellsheila.net/ Sheila created Well Sheila as a place to not only share her story, but inspire others to put their physical and mental health first with a regular wellness routine and daily self-care. Home-grown […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: Blog, garden, gardening, MAdietitians, MAND, plants, spring, vegetables
March 2nd, 2022
Keep an eye out for these events this month- There are so many exciting and important things happening in the coming weeks! MAND Board Elections Open – March 1st through the 31stAnnual voting for new MAND Board of Directors is live! Please go to this page and log in to vote: https://lnkd.in/eqv-m-Mq March 9: Our second annual “Day […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: ance, cpeu, Day of Giving, MAND, MAND Board Elections, nationalnutrition, Nutrition, Public Policy
January 12th, 2022
Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognized or to recognize your colleagues! Give that resume a boost. Read on as we highlight previous winners who speak to how being recognized has benefited them! Kelly Siverhus: “Receiving MAND’s ANCE award for Outstanding Dietetic Intern was an incredible honor, one that I am considerably proud of to […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: ance, awards, DietitianoftheYear, MAdietitians, MAND
January 9th, 2022
The Medical Nutrition Therapy Act (H.R.3108/S.1536) was introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in May 2021. At present, only MNT for diabetes and renal disease are reimbursed by Medicare, and only physicians can refer patients for outpatient MNT services. If passed, this bill would expand Medicare Part B coverage of conditions including […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: MAND, mntact; mnt; medicalnutritiontherapy, politics; nutrition; reimbursement; congress; calltoaction, Public Policy
