All posts tagged 'Public Policy'
Happy National Nutrition Month
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 […]
MNT ACT News UPDATE: The Medical Nutrition Therapy Act – Call to Action!
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 […]
50 Year Member Spotlight!
By: Cynthia Taft Bayerl, MS RD LDN FAND We are thrilled to highlight Cynthia, one of our 50+ year members, this month as she shares with us lessons learned over the years, advice, memories and more! Best piece of advice: Get involved in community, state, and national nutrition, wellness and public policy initiatives not only […]
Today @ MAND – Public Policy in November
Time to give thanks and take a breath. It has been a whirlwind of a month. There was snow, an election, soar in COVID cases, 70° weather… and it is only mid-November. So whether you take a breath by enjoying a fall hike or walk, whipping up a recipe with honeynut squash, seeing family or […]
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DPD & Undergraduate Program Director About UMass Amherst The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel.. Read more >
Registered Dietitian The Dietitian provides nutritional support to in-center and home dialysis patients and their families to maximize nutritional status and improve clinical outcomes. This role requires familiarity with.. Read more >
WIC Nutritionist Role: The Program Nutritionist provides nutrition services to WIC applicants and participants. Responsibilities: • Provides nutrition care to high-risk women, infants and children under the.. Read more >
Call for Nominations for MAND 2026-2027 Elections
The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for individuals who foster teamwork, innovation, and dedication for the following 2026-2027 Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ballot positions below. Elections will take place in February 2026.
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